Amid concerns over Bihar’s law and order, Pappu Yadav alleged a coalition between Chirag Paswan and Prashant Kishore for the upcoming elections, urging Kishore to declare Paswan as the chief ministerial candidate. Paswan expressed his shame over the uncontrolled crime, triggering reactions from alliance partners.

A stampede at Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, caused by a false electric shock rumor, resulted in six deaths and several injuries. A magisterial inquiry was ordered.

PM Narendra Modi attended Aadi Thiruvathirai festival in Tamil Nadu, honoring Chola emperor Rajendra Chola I. During the event, he emphasized India’s anti-terrorism stance.