The Bihar assembly has passed a new bill aimed at preventing paper leaks and malpractices in recruitment exams, which imposes strict penalties on offenders, including imprisonment and fines. In Uttar Pradesh, Lok Sabha MP Chandrashekhar announced that his Azad Samaj Party will contest upcoming by-elections for 10 assembly seats, criticizing the BJP government for issues like unemployment and law and order. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party and Congress plan to jointly contest upcoming bypolls in Madhya Pradesh to oppose the ruling BJP. The Supreme Court has issued a stay on directives from the Uttar Pradesh government that were perceived as promoting religious discrimination. Chandrashekhar emphasized the need for representation of marginalized communities and called for action on the recent police recruitment exam paper leak. The political landscape is heating up as various parties prepare for the forthcoming elections in both states.