Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal: In a significant move, the Madhya Pradesh government convened a crucial cabinet meeting on Tuesday, approving several key proposals aimed at boosting the state’s infrastructure and development. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, saw approvals for the development of Pachmarhi town, major irrigation projects, and other strategic initiatives. Minister for MSME, Chaitanya Kashyap, briefed the media on the decisions taken in the cabinet meeting. He said, “The proposal to separate Pachmarhi town from the Pachmarhi Sanctuary, submitted by the Forest Department, has been approved. This proposal had been discussed in the previous year’s cabinet meeting, but certain issues, as per the Supreme Court’s directives, needed rectification. After making the required amendments, ...

Bhopal/Prayagraj: The ongoing dispute between Swami Avimukteshwaranand and the Uttar Pradesh government over the title of Shankaracharya has drawn criticism from within the BJP. Senior BJP leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharti has openly criticized the administration for seeking proof of Swami Avimukteshwaranand’s status as Shankaracharya, calling it a violation of his rights and traditional norms. Uma Bharti Tags Yogi Adityanath In a social media post, Uma Bharti tagged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, expressing hope that the matter would reach a positive resolution. She stressed that administrative authorities have no right to demand proof of a Shankaracharya title, which is traditionally recognized only by Shankaracharyas themselves and the counc...