Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Political and Bureaucratic Moves: Rao Launches Party in Varanasi
Former police officer M. Nageshwar Rao has started a political role as the head of a party called the Sarvajana Sanatan Party.
He launched this new chapter in Varanasi.
Reports say he might run for a seat in Uttar Pradesh, but that has not been confirmed.
The article also describes a disagreement between Congress and a group called the Cockroach Janta Party.
It says Congress leaders are considering sharing information about that group’s funding.
Elsewhere, the BJP assigned Saudan Singh responsibilities in four states.
The rest of the report lists government appointments, transfers, promotions and possible extensions.
Some items are described as likely or under consideration, rather than finalized.
Former CBI Director M. Nageshwar Rao became national president of the Sarvajana Sanatan Party and launched its political activity in Varanasi.
Reports say Rao may contest the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly election from Varanasi; the article presents this as unconfirmed.
Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh accused CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka of snubbing Congress leaders in Assam; the article says Congress is considering releasing information about CJP funding.
The BJP named Saudan Singh national co-general secretary (organisation) for Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, after his previous responsibility for Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana.
The article also reports proposed or completed government appointments, transfers and extensions across multiple Indian states and central agencies.
- Who
- Former CBI Director M. Nageshwar Rao, the Sarvajana Sanatan Party, and officials and political figures named in the report.
- What
- Rao entered active politics as party president; the report also covers political allegations and numerous government personnel changes.
- When
- Rao’s launch was described as taking place on a Saturday; other changes are associated with dates including October 1 and November 1, without a year specified for most items.
- Where
- Varanasi, with additional political and administrative developments reported across India, including Assam and several states.
- Why
- Rao said his vision was for a modern India rooted in Sanatan civilization, with an emphasis on education, healthcare and livelihoods; other items concern political tensions and staffing or administrative changes.
Congress’s account
CJP’s position in the report
Assam meeting dispute
Congress’s account
Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh accused CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka of deliberately snubbing Congress leaders, despite Congress members reportedly assisting detained CJP volunteers.
CJP’s position in the report
The article does not provide a response from Ranka or the CJP; it says Singh claimed the group was told to keep its distance because its outreach was an AAP initiative operating under AAP directives.
Potential funding disclosure
Congress’s account
The article says Congress leaders are considering releasing information about the CJP’s internal funding after the dispute.
CJP’s position in the report
The article gives no CJP response to the proposed disclosure or the funding allegations.
- New party role
- M. Nageshwar Rao took charge as national president of the Sarvajana Sanatan Party (SSP).
- Launch location
- Varanasi
- Possible election bid
- Reports say Rao may contest the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections from Varanasi; no confirmation is stated.
- BJP appointment
- Saudan Singh was named national co-general secretary (organisation) for Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal.
- GST Council proposal
- Possible GST 2.0 process reforms were expected to be announced at a meeting anticipated on October 7; the article describes them as prospective.
- CBDT recruitment
- Interviews for three member posts were said to be likely this month.
- Odisha IAS vacancies
- The report says Odisha had 36 vacant IAS posts and 25 officers on central deputation.