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In his January 25, 2026 Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged eligible youth to register as voters, framing participation as central to strengthening democracy and a constitutional duty.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has been appointed the party’s national working president in the presence of Lalu Prasad Yadav. The move formalises his elevated role, but also surfaced fresh family and factional tensions, with Rohini Acharya alleging a conspiracy behind internal developments.
On 25 January 2026, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Election Commission on National Voters’ Day, accusing it of damaging democracy and acting in favour of the BJP—remarks that underline rising political temperature over electoral processes and institutional trust.
The India Meteorological Department warned of a fresh western disturbance from January 26, forecasting rain, snowfall and hailstorms across parts of north, northwest and central India. The alert also flagged dense fog pockets and rough sea conditions, with potential travel disruption around Republic Day.
The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called on farmers to mark 2026-01-26 with a ‘People’s March’ and rallies, saying the mobilisation is meant to defend democracy, secularism and federalism.
In his 25 January 2026 Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked eligible youth to register as voters as soon as they turn 18, describing participation in elections as a constitutional duty and a way to strengthen democratic institutions.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state pushed back 15 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, reiterating that his government will continue strict action against infiltration.
In his Mann Ki Baat address on January 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on citizens turning 18 to register as voters, framing voting as central to democracy and an important milestone for youth participation.