Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a rally in Srinagar today, part of the ongoing campaign for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. The rally will be held at Sher-e-Kashmir Park, where 30,000 supporters are expected. The BJP has fielded candidates in 19 out of 47 constituencies in the Kashmir region. Modi's speech will focus on thanking the public for their enthusiastic turnout during Phase 1 of voting, which saw a 61% voter participation. He will also meet with BJP candidates to boost morale ahead of the remaining election phases.

The Modi Cabinet has approved the 'One Nation One Election' proposal, which seeks to align Lok Sabha and state assembly elections to a single schedule. The high-level committee's report on this initiative, presented to the Cabinet on Wednesday, recommends simultaneous elections for both central and state legislatures. The bill for this proposal is expected to be introduced in the Winter Session of Parliament. Headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, the committee's report was submitted to President Droupadi Murmu on March 15, 2024. It also suggests creating an 'Implementation Group' to oversee the execution of these recommendations.

The Congress party has filed a police complaint against Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu for allegedly labeling Rahul Gandhi as the "number one terrorist of the country". Congress leader Ajay Maken submitted the complaint at Delhi's Tughlak Road Police Station, also naming BJP's Tarvinder Singh Marwah, Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, and Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Singh. The complaint cites Bittu's remark as "promoting enmity and hatred" and requests action under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. This development follows a heated exchange between Bittu and Gandhi over the latter's comments on Sikh issues during his US visit.

Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat is running an intense election campaign in Julana, addressing about 10 rallies daily. Despite the overwhelming support, she still feels the heartbreak of missing an Olympic medal in Paris due to being 100 grams overweight before the final. In an interview with The Indian Express, she explained how her political journey began after realizing that change requires power, especially after her protest against Brij Bhushan Singh. Despite initial hesitations, Phogat says she has gained love and respect, particularly from women. She believes joining politics was a part of her destiny, driven by her desire to bring about meaningful change.

Jammu and Kashmir's Assembly elections began Wednesday, with the first phase witnessing voting in 24 of 90 constituencies, comprising 16 in Kashmir and 8 in Jammu. This marks the region's first electoral process in 10 years and the first since the abrogation of Article 370. Key contestants include the National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kashmir, while the BJP and Congress compete in Jammu. A Congress-NC seat-sharing agreement is in place, with Congress contesting 4 seats in Kashmir and 4 in Jammu, and NC contesting 12 and 6 seats, respectively. Vote counting is scheduled for October 8.

Atishi, 43, is set to become Delhi’s youngest chief minister and the third woman to hold the position. She will succeed Arvind Kejriwal, who resigned following a unanimous decision by AAP legislators. Atishi, who currently holds multiple key portfolios, has been instrumental in maintaining AAP’s stability during Kejriwal’s imprisonment. Her appointment makes her the second current woman chief minister in India, after West Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee. Sheila Dikshit, Delhi’s longest-serving CM, and Sushma Swaraj, who briefly held the position in 1998, were her predecessors.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has resigned, paving the way for Atishi to take over as Delhi’s new CM. Elected by the AAP legislative party, Atishi becomes the third woman to hold the position, following Sheila Dikshit and Sushma Swaraj. Atishi expressed gratitude to Kejriwal, calling him her “guru” and pledging to continue his work. She criticized the BJP for creating obstacles for Kejriwal and vowed to work towards reelecting him. The transition follows Kejriwal’s recent release from Tihar Jail and his request for early elections in Delhi.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has called for Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal's resignation after her critical comments on Atishi, who is set to replace Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi Chief Minister. Senior AAP leader Dilip Pandey accused Maliwal of aligning with the BJP and claimed her remarks were out of line. Maliwal had labeled Atishi a "dummy CM" and criticized her family’s past actions regarding terrorist Afzal Guru. The rift between Maliwal and AAP escalated after an assault allegation involving Kejriwal’s aide. Maliwal’s comments have intensified the internal party conflict.

Arvind Kejriwal resigned as Delhi Chief Minister, appointing Atishi as his interim replacement, following his release on bail in a liquor policy case. Kejriwal met Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to submit his resignation. Atishi, now leader of AAP's legislative party, vowed to ensure Kejriwal's return as Chief Minister in the upcoming election, which may be held soon. She stated, "Delhi has only one Chief Minister... and that is Kejriwal." Kejriwal faces allegations of corruption and money laundering, but maintains his innocence, accusing BJP of framing him.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended his visit to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s residence for Ganpati Puja, criticizing the Opposition for politicizing the event. Modi stated, "Those who divide India have a problem with it," emphasizing that Ganesh Utsav is a cultural celebration rather than a political act. He compared current criticisms to historical resistance to Ganesh Puja during British rule and accused the Congress of harboring animosity towards the festival. The visit, which included a video of Modi being welcomed by CJI Chandrachud, has sparked debate over judicial transparency. The BJP has stressed the cultural significance of the visit amidst opposition scrutiny.