UP Tightens Job Rules, Bars Candidates Linked To Violent Regime Change CallsThe Uttar Pradesh government has revised character verification rules for government recruitment, barring candidates associated with organisations seeking regime change through violent means. Under the directives, participation in such activities within three years preceding verification, after turning 21, may lead to disqualification.
The state clarified that political ideology alone cannot disqualify candidates, nor does a pending FIR or investigation automatically bar employment. Opposition parties have criticised the directive, alleging that the administration is attempting to suppress democratic protests and intimidate students and youth.INDIA Bloc Steps Up Heat on CEC Gyanesh Kumar as BJP Launches Counter-PadyatraThe INDIA bloc has escalated its confrontation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, organising a symbolic public impeachment proceeding at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence followed by a mega rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar is set to preside, while Rahul Gandhi delivers the concluding address, focusing on issues surrounding the Special Intensive Revision. Meanwhile, the BJP has countered with its 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' padyatra campaign, led by party leaders who dismissed the allegations and challenged the opposition to present evidence before the Election Commission.Opposition CEC Impeachment Drive, BJP Counterattack & Mega Rally RowThe political showdown over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has escalated as the INDIA bloc initiated a public impeachment programme against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar is set to preside over the proceedings, where Mallikarjun Kharge moves the motion and Rahul Gandhi delivers the concluding address. The opposition maintains the symbolic exercise aims to raise public awareness against alleged voter deletions, asserting that the government refused to permit discussions inside Parliament.
Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party has strongly countered the initiative, labelling the exercise a political charade and accusing the opposition of confusing parliamentary proceedings with street agitation. The confrontation unfolds ahead of the INDIA bloc's scheduled mega rally at Ramlila Maidan, where Congress has alleged administrative attempts to disrupt crowd mobilisation by cancelling trains and obstructing transport.Amit Shah To Address BJP UP State Executive Meet, Chalk Out 2027 Poll StrategyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah is set to address the Bharatiya Janata Party's Uttar Pradesh State Executive Meeting to outline the strategy for the 2027 assembly elections.
He will discuss poll models from 2014, 2017, and 2019, focusing on booth management and social equations. The gathering includes around 28,500 invitees, comprising Union ministers from Uttar Pradesh, both deputy chief ministers, MPs, MLAs, MLCs, and leaders who contested on the party ticket in 2022 and 2024.