Politics25 January 2026
Assembly Elections 2026 live: Kharge attacks BJP; parties spar over governor–state face-offs and poll run-up
With multiple states slated to go to polls later in 2026, political temperatures rose on 25 January as Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge stepped up attacks on the BJP, amid broader disputes over centre–state friction and governor–government tussles.
Why it matters
Ahead of Assembly elections due later in 2026 in states including West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, parties are escalating messaging around governance, federalism and constitutional conduct.
What happened on 25 January
- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a sharp attack on the BJP, urging voters to reject what he described as authoritarian tendencies.
- The live updates also highlighted continuing disputes involving governors and opposition-ruled states, a recurring flashpoint in the election narrative.
The story underscores how centre–state friction and the role of governors are being pulled into the wider campaign conversation in poll-bound regions.