Today in Politics: Key Events and Campaigns

Rahul Gandhi in Haryana: The Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is set to address two rallies in Haryana on Thursday, focusing on the Asandh and Barwala constituencies. This follows recent interventions by party president Mallikarjun Kharge to resolve internal conflicts within the party. The elections for the 90-member Haryana assembly are scheduled for October 5, with results to be announced on October 8.

Speculation Surrounding Kumari Selja: Former Haryana Congress chief Kumari Selja’s absence from recent campaign events has raised questions about her political future. Her last public appearance was on September 11, supporting Congress candidates in the Naraingarh and Assandh constituencies.

Amit Shah in Jammu and Kashmir: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lead the BJP’s campaign for the phase 3 polls in Jammu and Kashmir, addressing five rallies throughout the day. His first rally will take place in Chenani, followed by meetings in Udhampur, Bani, and Jasrota, concluding with a public gathering in Madh. The third phase of polling is set for October 1.

Prime Minister Modi in Maharashtra: PM Modi will visit Pune to inaugurate an underground Metro line and various projects worth over ₹22,600 crore. He will also launch Way Side Amenities for truck drivers across several states and dedicate 1,500 E20 petrol retail outlets, alongside inaugurating the revamped Solapur Airport.

J P Nadda’s Tour of Odisha and Chhattisgarh: BJP national president J P Nadda will pay tribute to Dr. B R Ambedkar in Khordha, Odisha, and launch the party’s membership drive there. He will then travel to Raipur, Chhattisgarh, to honor Rani Durgawati and engage with students.

President Murmu Visits Siachen: President Droupadi Murmu will visit the Siachen base camp to interact with troops stationed in the region, becoming the third Indian president to do so.

Solidarity Rally by Tipra Motha: Pradyot Debbarma, chief of the Tipra Motha party, plans a rally in South Tripura to express solidarity with persecuted minority communities in Bangladesh, urging the Indian government to address these concerns at the United Nations.

Delhi Assembly Session: The Delhi Assembly is expected to have a tumultuous session as BJP leaders, including Leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta, seek accountability from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal regarding the administration during his incarceration and demand answers concerning recent tragedies attributed to government negligence.