An alliance between BJP and AIMIM in Akola’s Akot town collapsed within hours after CM Devendra Fadnavis warned of action. The state BJP issued a show-cause notice to Akot MLA Prakash Bharsakale for promoting the arrangement without party consultation. A new front, ‘Akot Nagar Vikas Manch’, formed with support from multiple parties, claimed majority.

BJP leader Amit Malviya alleged that instead of upholding institutional rules and academic integrity, the state government had chosen vote-bank politics.

Rajasthan Fog: Dense fog caused a four-vehicle collision near Chirmi Hotel in Jaipur’s Chomu, resulting in minor injuries. In Nagaur, a Scorpio crash killed three.