In Madhya Pradesh, a race is underway for three State Information Commissioner posts, attracting applications from IAS and IPS officers, both serving and retired. Notable applicants include IAS officers Sanjay Mishra and Vandana Vaidya, and retired IPS officers GP Singh and Mukesh Jain. Several retired IAS officers and individuals associated with the RSS have also applied. The selection process, reportedly influenced by the BJP organization and RSS, has led to lobbying among the 51 journalist applicants and others.