Indian media on October 31 focused on the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections, with the NDA releasing its joint manifesto in the morning, promising one crore jobs and free education. This was a significant development building on the previous days' election coverage. Concurrently, Prime Minister Modi paid homage to Sardar Patel on his 150th birth anniversary, emphasizing national unity.
Later in the day, the political discourse shifted with Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge calling for a ban on the RSS, drawing comparisons to Sardar Patel's actions. This statement generated considerable discussion across news outlets. Other notable stories included India's women's cricket team reaching the World Cup final and the signing of a 10-year defense pact between India and the US, a continuation of the theme of strengthening international relations.