Rahul Gandhi Urges Turnout For Nov 1 Rally; Delhi Traders Seek Delay Ahead Of DiwaliCongress leader Rahul Gandhi has released a video message urging citizens to join the planned November 1 march and rally from the Minto Road and Connaught Place junction to Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. Meanwhile, over a dozen market and traders' associations across Delhi have written to Rahul Gandhi requesting a postponement of the rally.

The business groups pointed out that the rally coincides with the pre-Diwali festive shopping week, expressing concern that large-scale demonstrations would affect footfall, sales, and their livelihood. They cited the postponement of the opposition's mock parliament event and urged a similar delay for the Ramlila Maidan gathering.

In response, INDIA bloc leaders maintained that the event is a single-day gathering in a designated public space rather than a prolonged agitation, also questioning why similar objections were not raised during previous political demonstrations held in commercial hubs like Chandni Chowk.Mock Parliament Postponed, Opposition Unity Jibe and Allegations Against CentreA political confrontation erupted following the deferment of the opposition bloc's planned mock parliament event. The Bharatiya Janata Party targeted the opposition over organisational deficiencies, claiming that logistical failures and internal coordination issues led to the postponement of their scheduled programme.

The party dismissed claims made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that the central government and the Union Home Minister were preventing individuals from Telangana, Bihar, and other states from reaching Ramlila Maidan, challenging the opposition to produce evidence or video footage of blocked routes. Furthermore, the opposition's display of unity was characterised as superficial posturing by dynastic political outfits, with accusations that recurring alliances ahead of Lok Sabha and Uttar Pradesh assembly elections inevitably collapse over seat-sharing disputes.

The remarks also addressed ongoing friction surrounding Samajwadi Party statements and controversies concerning Member of Legislative Council elections in Uttar Pradesh.Amit Shah Backs Yogi Adityanath For 2027 UP Polls, Sets Target Of 313 SeatsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a Bharatiya Janata Party strategy meeting in Lucknow ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, expressing confidence in Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership. Shah praised the state government's performance over two terms, particularly its measures against mafias and contributions to security and development, setting an electoral target of 313 seats.

Targeting the opposition, Shah referenced the 1990 Ayodhya firing incident under the Mulayam Singh Yadav government and claimed the Samajwadi Party would remain out of power for decades, comparing the BJP's presence in the state to Angad's foot. In response, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the ruling party, alleging deceit in recent elections and asserting that opposition support stems directly from the public.Joshimath Chopper Crash: Search On For Missing Trans Bharat FlightA helicopter carrying six individuals, including five passengers and a pilot, went missing and crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district.

The aircraft, operated by Trans Bharat Aviation, departed from Badrinath at 1:14 p.m. bound for Sahastradhara heliport in Dehradun before communication was lost while traversing the Joshimath valley. Following the incident, the Chamoli district administration, the State Disaster Response Force, and an Indian Army unit were deployed to the suspected crash site to conduct search and rescue operations.

As a precautionary measure, the entire fleet of Trans Bharat Aviation helicopters has been grounded. Adverse weather conditions in the mountainous terrain have created severe hurdles for emergency rescue personnel attempting to access the site.

An investigation into the exact cause of the crash will follow the ongoing search and rescue efforts.