3 Things The Catch Up: Pan-India SIR, Trump-Xi meet and more (31 Oct)
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Oct 31, 2025 This week dives into the Election Commission's Phase 2 of voter revision across 12 states, emphasizing training plans. Tensions between India and China are tackled, highlighting their ongoing efforts to resolve LAC issues diplomatically. Bihar’s political scene heats up as PM Modi critiques local parties for failing traditions. In Katra, locals show strong opposition to a proposed ropeway project affecting thousands of families. Lastly, Trump and Xi strategize over rare earth exports during their recent talks in South Korea.
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Pan-India Phase 2 SIR Launched
- The Election Commission launched Phase 2 of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and UTs.
- Voters will receive unique enumeration forms and polling officials are being trained for accurate roll updates.
India-China Use Existing Mechanisms
- India and China agreed to continue using existing diplomatic and military mechanisms to resolve LAC issues after commander-level talks.
- Both sides said discussions were friendly and that peace and tranquility had been maintained in border areas.
Bihar Campaigns Turn Cultural
- In Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress and RJD of insulting cultural sentiments to win votes and alleged misrule and corruption.
- Modi warned such leaders harm social harmony and development in the state.