The August 2026 Mood of the Nation survey projects electoral projections across southern Indian states. In Andhra Pradesh, the NDA is projected at 20 seats, with TDP and Jana Sena holding ground while BJP drops. In Telangana, the NDA is projected to rise to nine seats while the INDIA bloc falls to four. In Tamil Nadu, the INDIA bloc drops to 28 seats from 38 in January 2026 projections, highlighting the potential impact of TVK. Meanwhile, status quo holds in Kerala with the INDIA bloc at 19 seats and NDA at one, while Karnataka reflects the 2024 results with NDA leading at 19 seats to Congress's nine.
A special report and panel discussion examine key developments in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case involving Tamil Nadu granite industrialist R Veeramani, who faces allegations of sexually assaulting minors over several years.
The INDIA bloc is set to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Parliament amid reported internal rifts and objections by two Election Commissioners regarding the SIR exercise.
A press conference addressed critical concerns regarding the integrity of Indian elections, democratic processes, and institutional independence. The speaker raised serious allegations of widespread election rigging, asserting that the destruction of the vote fundamentally undermines the Constitution, the validity of parliamentary laws, and institutional legitimacy. Citing past elections in states such as Haryana, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh, the speaker questioned the disappearance of traditional anti-incumbency forces. Demands were made for the immediate resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging direct complicity and calling for comprehensive accountability. The briefing outlined a timeline of dissent notes, public presentations, and voter awareness campaigns, claiming that democratic architecture has been systematically subverted. The address emphasized that those responsible for compromising the sanctity of the electoral system would face legal scrutiny and accountability.
An unidentified speaker addressed the media regarding concerns over the integrity of the Indian electoral system and the process governing appointments to the Election Commission of India. The address outlined a timeline beginning from December 2023, citing presentations and demonstrations regarding alleged voting discrepancies in Maharashtra, Madhepura, Aland, and Haryana. The speaker demanded the immediate resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, calling on him to turn approver regarding operations within the poll body. The speaker asserted that elections in India have faced institutional challenges and stated that a dissent note had previously been submitted to the Prime Minister concerning executive involvement in choosing election commissioners. The address also called for an investigation into the roles of top government officials regarding appointments and the protection of democratic institutions, asserting that constitutional mechanisms and the voting framework must be safeguarded.