<p>Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad Sunday said school education in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh was worse than that in his native Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>He said that NITI Aayog had ranked school education in MP as the poorest among all states.</p>

<p>"School education in Madhya Pradesh is worse than Kashmir which has been plagued by terrorism for the last 30 years. Education in MP is the poorest according to the NITI Aayog," Azad said at a press conference here.</p>

<p>Elaborating on his claim, Azad said, "In MP, 72,000 schools do not have electricity connections, 18,000 schools have only a teacher each and 58,000 school buildings have collapsed."</p>

<p>Hitting out at MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Azad questioned, "What education department is being run? This is jungle raj. Is there any law and order? Is there anything called education (in MP)?"</p>

<p>He added that the maximum number of rapes took place in MP.</p>

<p>Commenting on malnourishment among children in MP, Azad claimed that 80 such children die in the state daily.</p>

<p>Referring to the press conference by four Supreme Court judges (in January this year) as well as recent developments in the CBI and Reserve Bank of India, Azad claimed that democracy was in "danger" in the country.</p>

<p>He alleged that the Narendra Modi government at the Centre had failed on all fronts and claimed that 56,000 IT professionals had lost their jobs in the last one year.</p>

<p>He said the Centre's implementation of GST and demonetisation had fuelled unemployment.</p>

<p>MP goes to polls on November 28 and counting of votes will be taken up on December 11.</p>


Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad Sunday said school education in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh was worse than that in his native Jammu and Kashmir. He said that NITI Aayog had ranked school education in MP as the poorest among all states.

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad Sunday said school education in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh was worse than that in his native Jammu and Kashmir. He said that NITI Aayog had ranked school education in MP as the poorest among all states. "School education in Madhya Pradesh is worse than Kashmir which has been plagued by terrorism for the last 30 years. Education in MP is the poorest according to the NITI Aayog," Azad said at a press conference here. Elaborating on his claim, Azad said, "In MP, 72,000 schools do not have electricity connections, 18,000 schools have only a teacher each and 58,000 school buildings have collapsed." Hitting out at MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Azad questioned, "What education department is being run? This is jungle raj. Is there any law and order? Is there anything called education (in MP)?" He added that the maximum number of rapes took place in MP. Commenting on malnourishment among children in MP, Azad claimed that 80 such children die in the state daily. Referring to the press conference by four Supreme Court judges (in January this year) as well as recent developments in the CBI and Reserve Bank of India, Azad claimed that democracy was in "danger" in the country. He alleged that the Narendra Modi government at the Centre had failed on all fronts and claimed that 56,000 IT professionals had lost their jobs in the last one year. He said the Centre's implementation of GST and demonetisation had fuelled unemployment. MP goes to polls on November 28 and counting of votes will be taken up on December 11.

Assembly elections: Madhya Pradesh school education worse than that in J&K, says Ghulam Nabi Azad

<p>Madhya Pradesh&nbsp;Chief&nbsp;Minister&nbsp;Shivraj Singh&nbsp;Chouhan on Tuesday filed a criminal defamation suit against&nbsp;Congress&nbsp;president&nbsp;Rahul Gandhi after his remarks&nbsp;Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s son’s name appearing in the Panama Papers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Congress president had accused Chouhan of presiding over "rampant corruption" and claimed that the serving Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan's son was named in the Panama papers.</p>

<p>Shivraj Singh Chouhan threatened to file a criminal defamation suit against&nbsp;Gandhi for making "frivolous and mala fide statements" regarding an alleged involvement of him and his family in the Vyapam scam and Panama Papers cases.</p>

<p>Issuing the warning to the Congress chief through a tweet on Monday night, Chouhan said that he would take criminal action for maximum damages against Gandhi.</p>

<p>"@RahulGandhi You have been making patently false allegations of Vyapam to Panama Papers against me and my family. Tomorrow, I am filing a criminal defamation suit for maximum damages against you for frivolous and mala fide statements. Let the law take its own course now," the Chief Minister wrote on Twitter.</p>

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<p>Launching an attack on Chouhan, the Congress supremo had said, "Shivraj Singh, also known as Mamaji, his son has been named in the Panama papers. Even a country like Pakistan punished its former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif when he was named in the Panama papers. But here no action has been taken place as of now."</p>

<p>'Panama Paper Leaks' was first reported in 2016 where reportedly 500 Indians were named in the documents of Mossack Fonseca - a Panama-based law firm known for their services in incorporating firms in offshore jurisdictions.</p>

<p>Madhya Pradesh will vote on November 28 for a new assembly. The Congress aims at defeating the ruling BJP, which has been in power in the state for 15 years.</p>

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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday filed a criminal defamation suit against Congress president Rahul Gandhi after his remarks Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s son’s name appearing in the Panama Papers.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday filed a criminal defamation suit against Congress president Rahul Gandhi after his remarks Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s son’s name appearing in the Panama Papers. The Congress president had accused Chouhan of presiding over "rampant corruption" and claimed that the serving Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan's son was named in the Panama papers. Shivraj Singh Chouhan threatened to file a criminal defamation suit against Gandhi for making "frivolous and mala fide statements" regarding an alleged involvement of him and his family in the Vyapam scam and Panama Papers cases. Issuing the warning to the Congress chief through a tweet on Monday night, Chouhan said that he would take criminal action for maximum damages against Gandhi. "@RahulGandhi You have been making patently false allegations of Vyapam to Panama Papers against me and my family. Tomorrow, I am filing a criminal defamation suit for maximum damages against you for frivolous and mala fide statements. Let the law take its own course now," the Chief Minister wrote on Twitter. Mr @RahulGandhi You have been making patently false allegations of Vyapam to Panama Papers against me and my family. Tomorrow, I am filing a criminal defamation suit for maximum damages against you for frivolous and malafide statements. Let law take its own course now. — ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) October 29, 2018 × Launching an attack on Chouhan, the Congress supremo had said, "Shivraj Singh, also known as Mamaji, his son has been named in the Panama papers. Even a country like Pakistan punished its former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif when he was named in the Panama papers. But here no action has been taken place as of now." 'Panama Paper Leaks' was first reported in 2016 where reportedly 500 Indians were named in the documents of Mossack Fonseca - a Panama-based law firm known for their services in incorporating firms in offshore jurisdictions. Madhya Pradesh will vote on November 28 for a new assembly. The Congress aims at defeating the ruling BJP, which has been in power in the state for 15 years. (With inputs from ANI)

Shivraj Singh Chouhan files criminal defamation suit against Rahul Gandhi

<p>In a bid to reach out to masses in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, the BJP Sunday launched 'Samriddh (Prosperous) Madhya Pradesh' campaign from here by flagging off 50 hi-tech vehicles designed as chariots.</p>

<p>The mass outreach programme is aimed at preparing 'Drishti Patra' or a vision document for the next month's polls on the basis of suggestions received from the common people, a party leader said.</p>

<p>Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar flagged off the chariots, fitted with LED screens, sound systems and other equipment, from the state BJP headquarters in the state capital.</p>

<p>The chariots will comb all the 230 assembly constituencies in the next 15 days during which they would travel to at least 20 places in every segment.</p>

<p>The BJP has also released a phone number on which the suggestions can be forwarded either through WhatsApp, SMSes or by making a phone call.</p>

<p>Speaking at the launch function, Chouhan said his government had modelled various welfare schemes on the basis of feedback received from the common people.</p>

<p>"Because of this, we have decided to prepare a roadmap of a prosperous Madhya Pradesh on the basis of suggestions of the 7.5-crore people of the state," he said.</p>

<p>The chief minister attacked the Congress for its "misrule" of the past.</p>

<p>"During the rule of the Congress (before 2013), people were forced to take temporary roads in their farmland for travelling instead of the main roads which were almost non-existent then. People had to spend nights on roads during summer season due to power cuts," he said.</p>

<p>The CM also accused the Congress of pushing Madhya Pradesh into poverty through its policies.</p>

<p>"Every sector, including the education and irrigation, was in a bad shape at that time because of the Congress which had pushed this state into BIMARU category.</p>

<p>"We (the BJP government) lifted Madhya Pradesh from that category and turned it into a 'Sucharu' (smoothly run) and viksit (developed) state," he said.</p>

<p>BIMARU is an acronym for states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh grouped into the category in the past for their poor economic condition.</p>

<p>Chouhan said Madhya Pradesh will become a prosperous state in the next five years, if the BJP gets the popular mandate for another term.</p>

<p>Madhya Pradesh will go to polls on November 28. Counting of votes will take place on December 11.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the state Congress unit has sought the Election Commission's intervention to stop the "Samriddha Madhya Pradesh Abhiyan", which the party said is a violation of model code of conduct.</p>

<p>"This is time for the BJP to give an account of its work. Instead of doing that, they are luring the people with false promises and are misleading them by seeking suggestions and ideas, which is prohibited under the poll code. We have filed a complaint with the EC," said state Congress spokesman Narendra Saluja.</p>

<p>Leader of Opposition in the state Legislative Assembly Ajay Singh also dismissed the campaign as a gimmick.</p>

<p>"The chief minister is trying to sell false dreams to the people fearing defeat in polls, which is imminent. This campaign is aimed at deceiving the common people," Singh alleged.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in an embarrassment to the BJP, a portrait of former prime minister and BJP patriarch (late) Atal Bihari Vajpayee was not put up at the launch function held at its headquarters.</p>

<p>When asked about this, BJP senior leader Prabhat Jha tried to play down the incident and said, "Vajpayee ji is in the heart of every person of the state. So, this incident should not be misinterpreted"</p>


In a bid to reach out to masses in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, the BJP Sunday launched 'Samriddh (Prosperous) Madhya Pradesh' campaign from here by flagging off 50 hi-tech vehicles designed as chariots.

In a bid to reach out to masses in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, the BJP Sunday launched 'Samriddh (Prosperous) Madhya Pradesh' campaign from here by flagging off 50 hi-tech vehicles designed as chariots. The mass outreach programme is aimed at preparing 'Drishti Patra' or a vision document for the next month's polls on the basis of suggestions received from the common people, a party leader said. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar flagged off the chariots, fitted with LED screens, sound systems and other equipment, from the state BJP headquarters in the state capital. The chariots will comb all the 230 assembly constituencies in the next 15 days during which they would travel to at least 20 places in every segment. The BJP has also released a phone number on which the suggestions can be forwarded either through WhatsApp, SMSes or by making a phone call. Speaking at the launch function, Chouhan said his government had modelled various welfare schemes on the basis of feedback received from the common people. "Because of this, we have decided to prepare a roadmap of a prosperous Madhya Pradesh on the basis of suggestions of the 7.5-crore people of the state," he said. The chief minister attacked the Congress for its "misrule" of the past. "During the rule of the Congress (before 2013), people were forced to take temporary roads in their farmland for travelling instead of the main roads which were almost non-existent then. People had to spend nights on roads during summer season due to power cuts," he said. The CM also accused the Congress of pushing Madhya Pradesh into poverty through its policies. "Every sector, including the education and irrigation, was in a bad shape at that time because of the Congress which had pushed this state into BIMARU category. "We (the BJP government) lifted Madhya Pradesh from that category and turned it into a 'Sucharu' (smoothly run) and viksit (developed) state," he said. BIMARU is an acronym for states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh grouped into the category in the past for their poor economic condition. Chouhan said Madhya Pradesh will become a prosperous state in the next five years, if the BJP gets the popular mandate for another term. Madhya Pradesh will go to polls on November 28. Counting of votes will take place on December 11. Meanwhile, the state Congress unit has sought the Election Commission's intervention to stop the "Samriddha Madhya Pradesh Abhiyan", which the party said is a violation of model code of conduct. "This is time for the BJP to give an account of its work. Instead of doing that, they are luring the people with false promises and are misleading them by seeking suggestions and ideas, which is prohibited under the poll code. We have filed a complaint with the EC," said state Congress spokesman Narendra Saluja. Leader of Opposition in the state Legislative Assembly Ajay Singh also dismissed the campaign as a gimmick. "The chief minister is trying to sell false dreams to the people fearing defeat in polls, which is imminent. This campaign is aimed at deceiving the common people," Singh alleged. Meanwhile, in an embarrassment to the BJP, a portrait of former prime minister and BJP patriarch (late) Atal Bihari Vajpayee was not put up at the launch function held at its headquarters. When asked about this, BJP senior leader Prabhat Jha tried to play down the incident and said, "Vajpayee ji is in the heart of every person of the state. So, this incident should not be misinterpreted"

Madhya Pradesh polls: BJP launches 'Prosperous MP' campaign

<p>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday offered his condolences to spiritual leader Bhayyuji Maharaj, who allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself at his Indore residence.</p>

<p>Chauhan described Bhayyuji as a person, who was a confluence of culture, knowledge and selfless service.</p>

<p>"My tribute to saint Bhayyuji Maharaj. The country has lost a person who was a confluence of culture, knowledge and selfless service," Chauhan wrote on Twitter.</p>

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<p>Chouhan further said that the demise of Bhayyuji Maharaj has caused personal loss to innumerable people to whom the former, through his spiritual knowledge, had taught the way of living.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the police have recovered Bhayyuji's suicide note and pistol.</p>

<p>"All aspects of the case are being investigated. Family members will also be questioned," Inspector General of Police (IGP) Makrand Deoskar said.</p>

<p>Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Harinarayanchari Mishra said that Bhayyuji had mentioned mental tension in the suicide note as the reason for his alleged suicide.</p>

<p>He further said the investigation for the cause of his death is underway.</p>

<p>"We have seized the suicide note. In the suicide note, he has mentioned mental tension, but the reason for the tension is not known as yet," DIG Mishra stated.</p>

<p>Bhayyuji, whose real name is Udaysingh Deshmukh, had a strong following in Maharashtra and was known to have political connections with the state leaders. He announced his retirement from public life in 2016.</p>

<p>He was associated with key leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress Party and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) for a long time.</p>

<p>Bhayyuji earned national attention in 2011 when he had a dialogue with anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on the Lokpal Bill, when the latter was on an indefinite hunger strike and refused to discuss the bill with the Centre.&nbsp;</p>


Chauhan described Bhayyuji as a person, who was a confluence of culture, knowledge and selfless service

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday offered his condolences to spiritual leader Bhayyuji Maharaj, who allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself at his Indore residence. Chauhan described Bhayyuji as a person, who was a confluence of culture, knowledge and selfless service. "My tribute to saint Bhayyuji Maharaj. The country has lost a person who was a confluence of culture, knowledge and selfless service," Chauhan wrote on Twitter. संत भय्यूजी महाराज को सादर श्रद्धांजलि। देश ने संस्कृति, ज्ञान और सेवा की त्रिवेणी व्यक्तित्व को खो दिया। आपके विचार अनंत काल तक समाज को मानवता की सेवा के मार्ग पर चलने के लिए प्रेरित करेंगे। — ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) June 12, 2018 × Chouhan further said that the demise of Bhayyuji Maharaj has caused personal loss to innumerable people to whom the former, through his spiritual knowledge, had taught the way of living. राष्ट्रसंत श्री भय्यू जी महाराज के अवसान से उन अनगिनत लोगों को व्यक्तिगत क्षति हुई है जिन्हें अपने आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान से उन्होंने जीवन जीने की राह दिखाई। नर्मदा सेवा मिशन से उनके जुड़ाव एवं पर्यावरण संरक्षण व सामाजिक कल्याण के क्षेत्र में किए गए कार्य को कभी नहीं भुलाया जा सकेगा। — ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) June 12, 2018 × Meanwhile, the police have recovered Bhayyuji's suicide note and pistol. "All aspects of the case are being investigated. Family members will also be questioned," Inspector General of Police (IGP) Makrand Deoskar said. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Harinarayanchari Mishra said that Bhayyuji had mentioned mental tension in the suicide note as the reason for his alleged suicide. He further said the investigation for the cause of his death is underway. "We have seized the suicide note. In the suicide note, he has mentioned mental tension, but the reason for the tension is not known as yet," DIG Mishra stated. Bhayyuji, whose real name is Udaysingh Deshmukh, had a strong following in Maharashtra and was known to have political connections with the state leaders. He announced his retirement from public life in 2016. He was associated with key leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress Party and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) for a long time. Bhayyuji earned national attention in 2011 when he had a dialogue with anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on the Lokpal Bill, when the latter was on an indefinite hunger strike and refused to discuss the bill with the Centre.

Shivraj Singh Chauhan condoles Bhaiyyuji Maharaj's death

<p>Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has agreed to the demands of teachers protesting in the states for the appointment as regular teachers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They will now be included in the Education Department as regular teachers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The move will benefit over 2 lakh teachers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The teachers were protesting for a long time.</p>

<p>On January 13 about hundred teachers went bald for their protest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the government&#39;s approval, all the teachers will get equal pay for equal work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protest was organised in demand for equal pay for equal work and better transfer policies.&nbsp;</p>


Shivraj Singh Chouhan has agreed to the demands of teachers protesting in the states for the appointment as regular teachers

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has agreed to the demands of teachers protesting in the states for the appointment as regular teachers. They will now be included in the Education Department as regular teachers. The move will benefit over 2 lakh teachers. #MadhyaPradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan agrees to the demands of teachers protesting in the state. They will now be included in Education Dept as regular teachers, over 2.84 lakh teachers to be benefited. — ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2018 × The teachers were protesting for a long time. On January 13 about hundred teachers went bald for their protest. After the government's approval, all the teachers will get equal pay for equal work. The protest was organised in demand for equal pay for equal work and better transfer policies.

After Madhya Pradesh teachers go bald, Shivraj Singh Chouhan agrees to their demands

<p>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said today the state government would approach the Supreme Court to stop the release of the controversial film &quot;Padmaavat&quot;.</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters after a programme here, Chouhan said: &quot;We would once again knock on the apex court&#39;s doors.&quot;</p>

<p>He didn&#39;t elaborate.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-cleared-by-the-supreme-court-in-four-states-stays-ban-29917" target="_blank">When Bandit Queen can be released, why not </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-cleared-by-the-supreme-court-in-four-states-stays-ban-29917" target="_blank">Padmaavat</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-cleared-by-the-supreme-court-in-four-states-stays-ban-29917" target="_blank">, says Supreme Court</a></p>

<p>In November, after meeting Rajput community leaders, Chouhan had announced that the film would not be allowed to release in the state.</p>

<p>The Supreme Court has stayed the orders/notifications issued by the Rajasthan and Gujarat governments prohibiting the screening of &quot;Padmaavat&quot;, and restrained other state governments from issuing similar orders.&nbsp;</p>


'We would once again knock on the apex court's doors,' Shivraj Singh Chouhan said

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said today the state government would approach the Supreme Court to stop the release of the controversial film "Padmaavat". Speaking to reporters after a programme here, Chouhan said: "We would once again knock on the apex court's doors." He didn't elaborate. Also read: When Bandit Queen can be released, why not Padmaavat, says Supreme Court In November, after meeting Rajput community leaders, Chouhan had announced that the film would not be allowed to release in the state. The Supreme Court has stayed the orders/notifications issued by the Rajasthan and Gujarat governments prohibiting the screening of "Padmaavat", and restrained other state governments from issuing similar orders.

Padmaavat release row: Madhya Pradesh CM says will move Supreme Court

<p>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced that an amount of Rs&nbsp;64 crore will be given to farmers under the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Rs&nbsp;64 crore was transferred in the accounts of farmers in Chhindwara district. Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana is proving to be a boon for them,&quot; Chouhan&nbsp;</p>

<p>A total of 25,000 farmers of Chhindwara got the money to their bank accounts under the price deficit finance scheme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Madhya Pradesh Government on January 6 launched Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana scheme which provides facilities to farmers for better irrigation to tackle the crisis of drought.</p>

<p>&quot;When I made the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana people said that the state treasury will go empty due to this scheme, but I told them it doesn&#39;t matter. At least the farmers will be saved,&quot; Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, during a Kisaan Sammelan here.</p>

<p>Other than farmers from Chhindwara, the farmers of Rajgarh district also got the amount in their bank account for soybean under the Yojana.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chouhan added he had sanctioned a Rs 183-crore relief for Tikamgarh farmers affected by drought.</p>

<p>&quot;Till now, under the cultivation of the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana, 5 lakh 37 thousand farmers have sold their crops in the entire state. This scheme will be implemented in the future, so that farmers should never face crisis,&quot; he added.</p>

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A total of 25,000 farmers of Chhindwara got the money to their bank accounts under the price deficit finance scheme

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced that an amount of Rs 64 crore will be given to farmers under the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana. "Rs 64 crore was transferred in the accounts of farmers in Chhindwara district. Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana is proving to be a boon for them," Chouhan A total of 25,000 farmers of Chhindwara got the money to their bank accounts under the price deficit finance scheme. The Madhya Pradesh Government on January 6 launched Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana scheme which provides facilities to farmers for better irrigation to tackle the crisis of drought. "When I made the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana people said that the state treasury will go empty due to this scheme, but I told them it doesn't matter. At least the farmers will be saved," Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, during a Kisaan Sammelan here. Other than farmers from Chhindwara, the farmers of Rajgarh district also got the amount in their bank account for soybean under the Yojana. Chouhan added he had sanctioned a Rs 183-crore relief for Tikamgarh farmers affected by drought. "Till now, under the cultivation of the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana, 5 lakh 37 thousand farmers have sold their crops in the entire state. This scheme will be implemented in the future, so that farmers should never face crisis," he added. (with inputs from ANI)

MP: Rs 64 crore given to farmers under Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana scheme

<p>A Delhi Public School bus collided with a&nbsp;truck on Friday in the Bichauli Mardana area in Madhya Pradesh killing 5 school children.</p>

<p>The incident occurred in&nbsp;Indore&#39;s Kanadia road.</p>

<p>As the accident occurred, people rushed to rescue the school children trapped inside the bus.</p>

<p>Home minister Bhupendra Singh has ordered an investigation into the incident.</p>

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A Delhi Public School bus collided with a truck on Friday in the Bichauli Mardana area in Madhya Pradesh killing 5 school children. The incident occurred in Indore's Kanadia road. As the accident occurred, people rushed to rescue the school children trapped inside the bus. Home minister Bhupendra Singh has ordered an investigation into the incident. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed regret over the bus accident. (Twitter) ×

Video: DPS school bus collides with truck in Indore, 5 kids dead

<p>After a Madhya Pradesh Police personnel aimed his gun at senior Congress leader Kamal Nath at a Chhindwara airstrip, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered a high-level enquiry into this matter.</p>

<p>&quot;As soon as we got the information about the incident, I personally directed the DGP and senior officials to conduct a high-level enquiry into the incident. After proper investigation, the officers will reach to other conclusions,&quot; Chouhan told ANI.</p>

<p>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader also assured to take necessary action against the accused.</p>

<p>&quot;I must say that Kamal Nath is our senior leader. I respect him. Such incidents are serious, but they should not be politicised. We will take whatever necessary action is needed,&quot; he added.</p>

<p>The incident took place on December 15 after which the policeman was immediately overpowered by the security personnel and has now been placed under suspension.</p>

<p>Speaking to ANI, the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Neeraj Soni, had said &quot;One of the policemen deployed for security of (Congress MP) Kamal Nath ji suspiciously pointed the gun towards him at the airport.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;We have suspended him and are investigating the matter,&quot; he added.</p>

<p>This incident came to light after Madhya Pradesh&#39;s former Advocate General and Rajya Sabha member, Vivek Tankha, took to Twitter and condemned the incident.</p>

<p>Nath represents Chhindwara in the Lok Sabha and is presently the longest-serving member of the Parliament. He has been elected nine times from Chhindwara.&nbsp;</p>


The incident took place on December 15 after which the policeman was immediately overpowered by the security personnel and has now been placed under suspension

After a Madhya Pradesh Police personnel aimed his gun at senior Congress leader Kamal Nath at a Chhindwara airstrip, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered a high-level enquiry into this matter. "As soon as we got the information about the incident, I personally directed the DGP and senior officials to conduct a high-level enquiry into the incident. After proper investigation, the officers will reach to other conclusions," Chouhan told ANI. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader also assured to take necessary action against the accused. "I must say that Kamal Nath is our senior leader. I respect him. Such incidents are serious, but they should not be politicised. We will take whatever necessary action is needed," he added. The incident took place on December 15 after which the policeman was immediately overpowered by the security personnel and has now been placed under suspension. Speaking to ANI, the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Neeraj Soni, had said "One of the policemen deployed for security of (Congress MP) Kamal Nath ji suspiciously pointed the gun towards him at the airport." "We have suspended him and are investigating the matter," he added. This incident came to light after Madhya Pradesh's former Advocate General and Rajya Sabha member, Vivek Tankha, took to Twitter and condemned the incident. Nath represents Chhindwara in the Lok Sabha and is presently the longest-serving member of the Parliament. He has been elected nine times from Chhindwara.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan orders probe after MP cop aims gun at Congress leader

<p>The Madhya Pradesh assembly has unanimously passed a bill to award death sentence to rapists of girls below the age of 12 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bill is called Dand Vidhi (Madhya Pradesh Sanshodhan) Vidheyak, 2017.</p>

<p>It will be sent to the centre soon and will be formulated into a law after it gets approval from the president.</p>

<p>The state cabinet approved the bill last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a media report, the bill proposes death penalty or a minimum of 14 years of rigorous imprisonment or life imprisonment till death for raping minor girls aged 12 or less.</p>

<p>The bill also proposes punishment for disrobing, stalking or sex on the pretext of marriage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The move was initiated after the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report revealed that Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest number of rape cases in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>State chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also said that repeated stalking will be a non-bailable offence and offenders will be punished.&nbsp;</p>

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It will be sent to the centre soon and will be formulated into a law after it gets approval from the president

The Madhya Pradesh assembly has unanimously passed a bill to award death sentence to rapists of girls below the age of 12 years. The bill is called Dand Vidhi (Madhya Pradesh Sanshodhan) Vidheyak, 2017. It will be sent to the centre soon and will be formulated into a law after it gets approval from the president. The state cabinet approved the bill last week. According to a media report, the bill proposes death penalty or a minimum of 14 years of rigorous imprisonment or life imprisonment till death for raping minor girls aged 12 or less. The bill also proposes punishment for disrobing, stalking or sex on the pretext of marriage. The move was initiated after the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report revealed that Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest number of rape cases in the country. State chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also said that repeated stalking will be a non-bailable offence and offenders will be punished.

Madhya Pradesh assembly passes law on death penalty to rapists

<p>A woman constable who accused an Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) of harassing her met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and asked him why no action had been taken against the cop.</p>

<p>&quot;I met Madhya Pradesh CM and asked him why no action had been taken. The Chief Minister assured action against the culprits,&quot; ANI reported quoting the victim.</p>

<p>She further said that the CM advised her to go on a three to four-month leave as her mental status was disturbed due to the incident. An FIR has also been lodged against the accused.However, the woman constable has also alleged that the investigation was not taken seriously and has complained to the CM.</p>

<p>Narrating her ordeal, the victim said that she wanted the ASP suspended but &#39;&#39;he is still sitting in the office.&quot;</p>

<p>She also said the people are blaming her and looking at her as if she has &quot;done something wrong&quot;.</p>

<p>The woman constable working in Bhopal alleged that she was sexually harassed by ASP Rajendra Verma and hence, reached the Chief Minister`s house to talk about the negligence in her case.</p>


Narrating her ordeal, the victim said she wanted the ASP suspended but 'he is still sitting in the office'

A woman constable who accused an Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) of harassing her met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and asked him why no action had been taken against the cop. "I met Madhya Pradesh CM and asked him why no action had been taken. The Chief Minister assured action against the culprits," ANI reported quoting the victim. She further said that the CM advised her to go on a three to four-month leave as her mental status was disturbed due to the incident. An FIR has also been lodged against the accused.However, the woman constable has also alleged that the investigation was not taken seriously and has complained to the CM. Narrating her ordeal, the victim said that she wanted the ASP suspended but ''he is still sitting in the office." She also said the people are blaming her and looking at her as if she has "done something wrong". The woman constable working in Bhopal alleged that she was sexually harassed by ASP Rajendra Verma and hence, reached the Chief Minister`s house to talk about the negligence in her case.

Why no action taken? Woman constable allegedly harassed by ASP asks Madhya Pradesh CM

<p>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Chouhan said Wednesday that Padmavati -- the fictional queen of Chittor -- would be taught in the state&#39;s schools.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Rashtramata Maharani Padmavati will be taught in schools from next syllabus,&quot; Chauhan said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Our children will get to know from books about her greatness and not depend on distortions,&quot; he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chouhan was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-padmavati-row-now-shivraj-singh-chuahan-bans-the-film-in-madhya-pradesh-24645" target="_blank">the first chief minister to ban the movie</a> in his state on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-padmavati-row-after-madhya-pradesh-gujarat-bans-the-film-24851" target="_blank">followed by Gujarat</a> today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan have also threatened to ban the movie if &quot;objectionable scenes&quot; from it are not removed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajput and Hindu groups have been vociferously protesting against the movie saying it distorts history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They have been most worried by a reported &quot;dream sequence&quot; in the movie between Deepika Padukone (who plays Padmavati) and Ranveer Singh (who plays Allaudin Khilji).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khilji, the sultan of Delhi, had invaded and defeated the Rajput kingdom of Chittor in 1303.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Popular legend says Rani Padmavati committed &quot;jauhar&quot; (mass &quot;sati&quot;) to save her honour from Khilji.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Historians however say there is no mention of a queen Padmavati in history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And that the first mention of her is found in a book of poetry -- Padmavat -- written in 1520 by the sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The historians therefore say Padmavati was not a historical figure but a literary character -- one found only in books.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


'Our children will get to know from books about her greatness and not depend on distortions,' the Madhya Pradesh chief minister said

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Chouhan said Wednesday that Padmavati -- the fictional queen of Chittor -- would be taught in the state's schools. "Rashtramata Maharani Padmavati will be taught in schools from next syllabus," Chauhan said. "Our children will get to know from books about her greatness and not depend on distortions," he added. Rashtramata Maharani #Padmavati will be taught in schools from next syllabus. Our children will get to know from books about her greatness and not depend on distortions: MP CM Shivraj Chouhan pic.twitter.com/FIcTVxyc7u — ANI (@ANI) November 22, 2017 × Chouhan was the first chief minister to ban the movie in his state on Tuesday. He was followed by Gujarat today. Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan have also threatened to ban the movie if "objectionable scenes" from it are not removed. Rajput and Hindu groups have been vociferously protesting against the movie saying it distorts history. They have been most worried by a reported "dream sequence" in the movie between Deepika Padukone (who plays Padmavati) and Ranveer Singh (who plays Allaudin Khilji). Khilji, the sultan of Delhi, had invaded and defeated the Rajput kingdom of Chittor in 1303. Popular legend says Rani Padmavati committed "jauhar" (mass "sati") to save her honour from Khilji. Historians however say there is no mention of a queen Padmavati in history. And that the first mention of her is found in a book of poetry -- Padmavat -- written in 1520 by the sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi. The historians therefore say Padmavati was not a historical figure but a literary character -- one found only in books.

Padmavati to be taught in MP schools, will not depend on distortions: Chief Minister Shivraj Chouhan

<p>Sanjay Leela Bhansali perhaps could have never imagined that his magnum opus Padmavati would divide an entire country with contrasting opinions. &nbsp;Right from the time the filming of Padmavati began, there have been agitations around the film. In January Rajput Karni Sena, stormed the sets of the film, thrashed the director and vandalised the sets.&nbsp;<br />
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While assurance from Bhansali productions came soon after that the film did not distort history or disrespect Rajput history in any manner, opposition against the film continued to grow.&nbsp;<br />
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Things took an ugly turn when the film&#39;s trailer released in October as protestors gained steam. While earlier the group had objected to an alleged dream sequence between Rani Padmavati and Alauddin Khilji - which the makers assured did not exist- later the protestors claimed that the film distorted history.<br />
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The protests in the past few weeks have gained momentum after various state governments also raised objection towards the film. While the release of the film has been deferred- it was earlier scheduled to release on December 1- many of the states have declared a ban on the film&#39;s screening.<br />
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<p>The protests began in <strong>Rajasthan</strong> back in January when Rajput Karni Sena vandalised the film&#39;s set. Later in September, Karni Sena&#39;s Lokendra Singh Kalvi reiterates that his organisation will oppose the film&#39;s screening if facts are &quot;distorted&quot;. Earlier in November, protest by the Karni Sena against the film picked up the pace in Rajasthan with a complete bandh observed in Chittorgarh. Now, the state CM Vasundhara Raje has stated that the film will not be released in the state until changes in the film are made.The Chief Minister had suggested that the film and its plot should be reviewed by a committee of renowned historians, film personalities, and representatives of society at large.<br />
Members of BJP wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner seeking a ban on the release of the film in Gujarat in the wake of the assembly elections in the state. Expressing concern about distortion of history in the movie, the BJP leaders stated that CBFC should only release the film after the &#39;objectionable&#39; scenes are removed.&nbsp;<br />
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In Noida,<strong> Uttar Pradesh</strong>, members of the Karni Sena had vandalised a cinema hall for screening the trailer of the film earlier this month. The UP Home Minister had even written a letter to the Censor board to consider the sentiments of the people before certifying the film. They feared if the film released it would affect the peace and harmony in the state. Now CM Yogi Adityanath has stated that the film will be not be screened in the state if the desired cuts are not made. &quot;Sentiments of the people of the state should not be hurt,&quot; reiterated Yogi.<br />
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<p>In <strong>Madhya Pradesh</strong>, the state CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan declared a ban on the film and stated that the decision was taken after he received requests from various Rajput groups appealing for a ban on the film&#39;s release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir have also expressed concern over the film&#39;s content. <strong>Punjab</strong> Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has said, &quot;Nobody will accept the distortion of history and those who are protesting are rightly doing so.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, National Conference leader Devender Singh Rana has also written to<strong> Jammu and Kashmir </strong>Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti asking her not to allow the release of the film until its contents have been verified.</p>

<p>In Coimbatore, <strong>Tamil Nadu</strong>, members of the Karni Sena staged a protest a few days back demanding a ban on the film&#39;s release in the state as they alleged the film distorted history.</p>

<p>Rajput communities in <strong>Bihar </strong>too have protested against the film.&nbsp; News of protest from Patna, Bhagalpur and Supaul have been reported.&nbsp;Bihar minister Jay Kumar Singh and BJP MLA Gayanu Singh, both from Rajput community, have extended their support&nbsp; to the protestors.</p>

<p>While most state CMS have opposed the film&#39;s release, <strong>West Bengal</strong> chief minister Mamata Banerjee has extended her support to Padmavati. On Monday, Banerjee took to Twitter to show her support for the film. Calling the controversy &#39;unfortunate&#39;, Banerjee stated that the film industry must come together and fight as one.</p>

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<p>Echoing Ms. Banerjee&#39;s sentiments, the <strong>Karnataka </strong>government on Tuesday declared its support to the film. The film&#39;s leading lady Deepika Padukone belongs to the state and the government has stepped up security for Padukone&#39;s parents who reside in Bangalore. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asked his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar to take stringent action against those threatening Padukone for her role in the film.</p>

<p>&ldquo;I condemn the culture of intolerance and hate perpetuated by the BJP,&rdquo; Siddaramaiah tweeted. &ldquo;Karnataka stands with Deepika Padukone. She is a globally-renowned artist from our state.&rdquo;</p>

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Karnataka stands with <a href="https://twitter.com/deepikapadukone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@deepikapadukone</a> .She is a globally renowned artist from our state.<br />
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UP, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have asked for a ban on the release while Karnataka and West Bengal have extended support

Sanjay Leela Bhansali perhaps could have never imagined that his magnum opus Padmavati would divide an entire country with contrasting opinions. Right from the time the filming of Padmavati began, there have been agitations around the film. In January Rajput Karni Sena, stormed the sets of the film, thrashed the director and vandalised the sets. While assurance from Bhansali productions came soon after that the film did not distort history or disrespect Rajput history in any manner, opposition against the film continued to grow. Things took an ugly turn when the film's trailer released in October as protestors gained steam. While earlier the group had objected to an alleged dream sequence between Rani Padmavati and Alauddin Khilji - which the makers assured did not exist- later the protestors claimed that the film distorted history. The protests in the past few weeks have gained momentum after various state governments also raised objection towards the film. While the release of the film has been deferred- it was earlier scheduled to release on December 1- many of the states have declared a ban on the film's screening. Here is a quick look at which of the states have opposed to The protests began in Rajasthan back in January when Rajput Karni Sena vandalised the film's set. Later in September, Karni Sena's Lokendra Singh Kalvi reiterates that his organisation will oppose the film's screening if facts are "distorted". Earlier in November, protest by the Karni Sena against the film picked up the pace in Rajasthan with a complete bandh observed in Chittorgarh. Now, the state CM Vasundhara Raje has stated that the film will not be released in the state until changes in the film are made.The Chief Minister had suggested that the film and its plot should be reviewed by a committee of renowned historians, film personalities, and representatives of society at large. Members of BJP wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner seeking a ban on the release of the film in Gujarat in the wake of the assembly elections in the state. Expressing concern about distortion of history in the movie, the BJP leaders stated that CBFC should only release the film after the 'objectionable' scenes are removed. In Noida, Uttar Pradesh, members of the Karni Sena had vandalised a cinema hall for screening the trailer of the film earlier this month. The UP Home Minister had even written a letter to the Censor board to consider the sentiments of the people before certifying the film. They feared if the film released it would affect the peace and harmony in the state. Now CM Yogi Adityanath has stated that the film will be not be screened in the state if the desired cuts are not made. "Sentiments of the people of the state should not be hurt," reiterated Yogi. Uttar Pradesh chief minister said his government's view on the Padmawati row has already been conveyed to India's information and Broadcasting minister Smriti Irani. (ANI) × In Madhya Pradesh, the state CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan declared a ban on the film and stated that the decision was taken after he received requests from various Rajput groups appealing for a ban on the film's release. Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir have also expressed concern over the film's content. Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has said, "Nobody will accept the distortion of history and those who are protesting are rightly doing so." Meanwhile, National Conference leader Devender Singh Rana has also written to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti asking her not to allow the release of the film until its contents have been verified. In Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, members of the Karni Sena staged a protest a few days back demanding a ban on the film's release in the state as they alleged the film distorted history. Rajput communities in Bihar too have protested against the film. News of protest from Patna, Bhagalpur and Supaul have been reported. Bihar minister Jay Kumar Singh and BJP MLA Gayanu Singh, both from Rajput community, have extended their support to the protestors. While most state CMS have opposed the film's release, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has extended her support to Padmavati. On Monday, Banerjee took to Twitter to show her support for the film. Calling the controversy 'unfortunate', Banerjee stated that the film industry must come together and fight as one. The #Padmavati controversy is not only unfortunate but also a calculated plan of a political party to destroy the freedom to express ourselves. We condemn this super emergency. All in the film industry must come together and protest in one voice — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 20, 2017 × Echoing Ms. Banerjee's sentiments, the Karnataka government on Tuesday declared its support to the film. The film's leading lady Deepika Padukone belongs to the state and the government has stepped up security for Padukone's parents who reside in Bangalore. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asked his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar to take stringent action against those threatening Padukone for her role in the film. “I condemn the culture of intolerance and hate perpetuated by the BJP,” Siddaramaiah tweeted. “Karnataka stands with Deepika Padukone. She is a globally-renowned artist from our state.” I condemn the culture of intolerance & hate perpetuated by @BJP4India . Karnataka stands with @deepikapadukone .She is a globally renowned artist from our state. I call upon the CM of Haryana @mlkhattar to take strict action against those holding out threats against her. https://t.co/d8rahml5MZ — Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) November 20, 2017 ×

Padmavati: Various chief ministers speak for and against release

<p>The roads in&nbsp;Madhya Pradesh&nbsp;(MP) are better than the United States, Chief Minister&nbsp;Shivraj Singh Chouhan&nbsp;said in Washington on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Addressing the US-India&nbsp;Strategic Partnership Forum meeting, Chouhan said, &quot;When I got down at the&nbsp;Washington&nbsp;Airport and travelled on roads, I felt the roads in&nbsp;Madhya Pradesh&nbsp;are better than the United States.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;Few years back, MP was termed as a diseased state, but when I became the chief minister&nbsp;then it was in my mind that without basic infrastructure no state can develop. Our first focus was on building the roads. Today, we have constructed around 1.75 lakh kilometre roads in the state and all the villages have been well-connected with roads,&quot; Chouhan said in the meeting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But locals do not agree with Chouhan&#39;s statement and find it baseless and untrue.</p>

<p>Iqbal Ansari, a resident of Bhopal,&nbsp;said&nbsp;that the CM is probably unaware of the reality since he often travels in helicopters. He further adds, &quot;Once the CM takes a tour of the National Highway Road in Raisen district, then he will know the actuality. People find his statement baseless and untrue.&quot;</p>

<p>He further stated that&nbsp;BJP has been in the state for 13 years and but the repair work on roads between Bhopal and Raisen still remains unattended. National Highway 12, which connects Jaipur to Jabalpur&nbsp;and passes through Bhopal,&nbsp;is known to be in worse shape, Ansari&nbsp;added.</p>

<p>Ansari also said&nbsp;that during the last 12 years, only a minor amount of work has been put in, but travelling on these routes is still time consuming.&nbsp;Today, the time taken to travel 45 km distance between Raisen and Bhopal, which would be completed in 45 to 60 minutes, now takes upto 2 hours.</p>

<p>People are unaware of which roads Chouhan was talking about when&nbsp;he made the statement, Ansari said.<br />
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His government has often&nbsp;criticised for the unruly roads in the state capital as well as in other parts of the state.</p>

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Residents of MP disagreed with their CM. One said he was probably unaware of the ground reality since he travelled by helicopter

The roads in Madhya Pradesh (MP) are better than the United States, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Washington on Tuesday. Addressing the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum meeting, Chouhan said, "When I got down at the Washington Airport and travelled on roads, I felt the roads in Madhya Pradesh are better than the United States." "Few years back, MP was termed as a diseased state, but when I became the chief minister then it was in my mind that without basic infrastructure no state can develop. Our first focus was on building the roads. Today, we have constructed around 1.75 lakh kilometre roads in the state and all the villages have been well-connected with roads," Chouhan said in the meeting. But locals do not agree with Chouhan's statement and find it baseless and untrue. Iqbal Ansari, a resident of Bhopal, said that the CM is probably unaware of the reality since he often travels in helicopters. He further adds, "Once the CM takes a tour of the National Highway Road in Raisen district, then he will know the actuality. People find his statement baseless and untrue." He further stated that BJP has been in the state for 13 years and but the repair work on roads between Bhopal and Raisen still remains unattended. National Highway 12, which connects Jaipur to Jabalpur and passes through Bhopal, is known to be in worse shape, Ansari added. Ansari also said that during the last 12 years, only a minor amount of work has been put in, but travelling on these routes is still time consuming. Today, the time taken to travel 45 km distance between Raisen and Bhopal, which would be completed in 45 to 60 minutes, now takes upto 2 hours. People are unaware of which roads Chouhan was talking about when he made the statement, Ansari said. His government has often criticised for the unruly roads in the state capital as well as in other parts of the state. (With inputs from ANI)

Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Roads in?Madhya Pradesh better than United States

<p>Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan began his indefinite fast to restore peace&nbsp;at Bhopal&#39;s Dussehra Maidan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The chief minister decided to go on an indefinite fast for peace in the wake of the farmers agitation over better prices and farm loan waiver.</p>

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<p>The chief minister said that 65 per cent of the population is dependent on farming and the state cannot progress without farmers.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">More than 65% of our population is dependent on farming. The state can&#39;t progress without farmers: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mandsaur?src=hash">#Mandsaur</a> <a href="https://t.co/3cydRy0f2S">pic.twitter.com/3cydRy0f2S</a></p>
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<p>The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has vowed to stand in support of the chief minister.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I have also decided to get into indefinite fast from tomorrow. It will continue till the time peace is restored in MP: CM <a href="https://twitter.com/ChouhanShivraj">@ChouhanShivraj</a> <a href="https://t.co/vjzEU6FDvx">pic.twitter.com/vjzEU6FDvx</a></p>
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<p>BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said,&quot;Shivraj Chouhan ji is known as the friend of the farmers and we all know that Madhya Pradesh has delivered the best results in the agricultural sector. He is one chief minister who is accessible to people all the time.&quot;</p>

<p>He also said that the chief minister met farmers&#39; leaders on June 4 and assured that their problems will be resolved.</p>

<p>&quot;Even in this present agitation, he met the farmers&#39; leader on June 4 and promised to resolve this problem. He has also appealed to the farmers to maintain calm and not to be misled by any political criminal elements who are trying to derail the entire situation. By going on a fast he has shown his commitment for the people and the state,&quot; he added.</p>

<p>Another BJP leader and member of parliament Meenakshi Lekhi said that the BJP always stood by the farmers while the opposition has never done anything apart from cribbing about the situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I totally stand by Shivraj Chouhan&#39;s fast for peace and support him in this initiative. The BJP has always stood by farmers and to their demands; even this time our leaders are coming forward to fast for peace which is a good attempt. The Opposition has never done anything for the farmers yet and will never do. Either they can only talk or crib about the situation,&quot; Lekhi told ANI.</p>

<p>Chouhan, on Friday, made an announcement that he will go on an indefinite fast for peace and invited people to come up with their problems.</p>

<p>Farmers in Madhya Pradesh&#39;s Mandsaur district have been protesting for better prices for their produce and loan waiver. On Tuesday, five protesters were killed in police firing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ruling BJP has accused the Congress of provoking the farmers and fuelling the protests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi tried to meet the families of those who were killed but he was briefly arrested while on his way to Mandsaur.</p>

<p>Protests had spread to other cities including Neemuch, Dewas and Ujjain.</p>

<p>The chief minister had urged the farmers to maintain calm. The district administration in Mandsaur, while taking a stock of the situation decided to relax curfew in Mandsaur on Friday.</p>

<p><strong>Congress slams CM</strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Congress termed the indefinite fast by Chouhan amid farmers unrest in the state, as a &quot;pretence&quot; and asked him to prepare for his &quot;political exile&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;Shivraj Singh Chouhan&#39;s fast is a drama...It is a sham, he should answer why a case of murder has not been filed in the death of five farmers in Madhya Pradesh,&quot; party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala told reporters here.</p>

<p>He said the inaction of the state government forced the farmers to sell their produce below minimum support price (MSP) to middlemen.</p>

<p>Farmers are selling potatoes and onions at throwaway prices in the state. The situation is similar in case of wheat as well, he alleged.</p>

<p>&quot;This fast is nothing but a pretence...The Congress is with farmers in their fight for their rights,&quot; Surjewala said.</p>

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The chief minister also invited people to come up with their problems while he vowed to go on an indefinite fast for peace

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan began his indefinite fast to restore peace at Bhopal's Dussehra Maidan. The chief minister decided to go on an indefinite fast for peace in the wake of the farmers agitation over better prices and farm loan waiver. Madhya Pradesh farmers' agitation: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaches Bhopal's Dussehra Maidan to sit on fast "for peace" #Mandsaur pic.twitter.com/5QJW20nI3D — ANI (@ANI_news) June 10, 2017 × The chief minister said that 65 per cent of the population is dependent on farming and the state cannot progress without farmers. More than 65% of our population is dependent on farming. The state can't progress without farmers: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan #Mandsaur pic.twitter.com/3cydRy0f2S — ANI (@ANI_news) June 10, 2017 × The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has vowed to stand in support of the chief minister. I have also decided to get into indefinite fast from tomorrow. It will continue till the time peace is restored in MP: CM @ChouhanShivraj pic.twitter.com/vjzEU6FDvx — CMO Madhya Pradesh (@CMMadhyaPradesh) June 9, 2017 × We have always been open to discussion. So, I have decided from tomorrow I will be listening to grievances in-person: CM @ChouhanShivraj pic.twitter.com/H1dd0CJsUi — CMO Madhya Pradesh (@CMMadhyaPradesh) June 9, 2017 × BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said,"Shivraj Chouhan ji is known as the friend of the farmers and we all know that Madhya Pradesh has delivered the best results in the agricultural sector. He is one chief minister who is accessible to people all the time." He also said that the chief minister met farmers' leaders on June 4 and assured that their problems will be resolved. "Even in this present agitation, he met the farmers' leader on June 4 and promised to resolve this problem. He has also appealed to the farmers to maintain calm and not to be misled by any political criminal elements who are trying to derail the entire situation. By going on a fast he has shown his commitment for the people and the state," he added. Another BJP leader and member of parliament Meenakshi Lekhi said that the BJP always stood by the farmers while the opposition has never done anything apart from cribbing about the situation. "I totally stand by Shivraj Chouhan's fast for peace and support him in this initiative. The BJP has always stood by farmers and to their demands; even this time our leaders are coming forward to fast for peace which is a good attempt. The Opposition has never done anything for the farmers yet and will never do. Either they can only talk or crib about the situation," Lekhi told ANI. Chouhan, on Friday, made an announcement that he will go on an indefinite fast for peace and invited people to come up with their problems. Farmers in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district have been protesting for better prices for their produce and loan waiver. On Tuesday, five protesters were killed in police firing. The ruling BJP has accused the Congress of provoking the farmers and fuelling the protests. On Thursday, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi tried to meet the families of those who were killed but he was briefly arrested while on his way to Mandsaur. Protests had spread to other cities including Neemuch, Dewas and Ujjain. The chief minister had urged the farmers to maintain calm. The district administration in Mandsaur, while taking a stock of the situation decided to relax curfew in Mandsaur on Friday. Congress slams CM Meanwhile, the Congress termed the indefinite fast by Chouhan amid farmers unrest in the state, as a "pretence" and asked him to prepare for his "political exile". "Shivraj Singh Chouhan's fast is a drama...It is a sham, he should answer why a case of murder has not been filed in the death of five farmers in Madhya Pradesh," party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala told reporters here. He said the inaction of the state government forced the farmers to sell their produce below minimum support price (MSP) to middlemen. Farmers are selling potatoes and onions at throwaway prices in the state. The situation is similar in case of wheat as well, he alleged. "This fast is nothing but a pretence...The Congress is with farmers in their fight for their rights," Surjewala said. (WION with inputs from agencies)

MP farmers' protest: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan begins 'sham' fast to restore peace

<p>Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, who was on his way to violence-hit Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh, was briefly arrested by the police from Madhya Pradesh&#39;s Neemuch and subsequently released.</p>

<p>The Congress president sought a comprehensive inquiry into the killing of five farmers here in police firing and demanded &quot;martyr&quot; status for them.</p>

<p>He said the party would aggressively raise the issues concerning farmers in parliament and seek loan waiver for them.</p>

<p>He was on his way to meet the families of those who were killed in police firing in Mandsaur on Tuesday.</p>

<p>According to ANI, he&nbsp;spoke with the family members of the farmers who were killed on phone.</p>

<p>In an attempt to evade the heavy police presence to stop his entry into the violence-hit district, he rode pillion on a motorcycle. The incident is reminiscent of the 2011 Bhatta Parsaul agitation in Uttar Pradesh when Rahul Gandhi sneaked into the village riding pillion on the motorcycle of a local municipality member.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Madhya Pradesh home minister, Bhupendra Singh, accused Rahul Gandhi of indulging in politics.</p>

<p>&quot;He (Rahul Gandhi) has been detained. What was the emergency to go there now? He only wants to do politics,&quot;&nbsp;the home minister tweeted earlier.</p>

<p>Rahul Gandhi said that the BJP-led Rajasthan and the Madhya Pradesh governments are preventing him from entering Madhya Pradesh and meeting the families of the farmers killed.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What law of the land says that it is illegal to stand in solidarity with farmers who were killed simply for demanding what is their right?</p>
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<p>He was accompanied by senior Congress leaders including Kamal Nath, who is&nbsp;touted to become the next chief of the state Congress. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, he arrived at the Udaipur airport in Rajasthan from where he embarked on a road journey to visit the violence-hit district of Mandsaur to meet families of those killed in Tuesday&#39;s violence.</p>

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<p>Ahead of his visit to Mandsaur, violence again flared up as a toll plaza was vandalised and Rs 8-10 lakh were looted.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh home minister Bhupendra Singh said that the five farmers, who were killed on Tuesday, died because of police firing.</p>

<p>Farmers in Mandsaur are on a protest demanding better prices for their produce and a farm loan waiver.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, five farmers were shot by police after which the protests intensified.</p>

<p>Protesters set on fire vehicles on Wednesday even as the authorities had clamped a round-the-clock curfew.</p>

<p>Protests were also reported from Ujjain, Neemuch and Dewas.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/protests-intensify-in-madhya-pradeshs-mandsaur-district-centre-deploys-five-additional-battalions-16517">Protests intensify in Madhya Pradesh&#39;s Mandsaur district, Centre deploys five additional battalions</a></p>

<p>The Indian government has decided to deploy five more battalions of the paramilitary force in Madhya Pradesh&#39;s Mandsaur district, ANI reported. The Centre had already sent six battalions to the area.</p>

<p>Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress of provoking violence in the state.</p>

<p>Speaking to ANI, BJP leader GVL Narsimha Rao said, &quot;This government had taken a series of decision towards the farmers and their demands. The Congress still cannot stand the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the state. The Congress is using this agitation of the farmers for themselves to provoke violence from within and giving their party a violent colour.&quot;</p>

<p>BJP leader and former minister Kailash Vijayvargiya stated that Congress needs to be blamed as they are grabbing focus in this violence.</p>

<p>&quot;Madhya Pradesh is a very peaceful place and will continue to be so. The BJP has always done well for the farmers and have also paid heed to all their demands. We are trying our best to curb the violence and also will resort to all their demands. The whole reason behind this situation is &#39;Congress&#39; who needs to be blamed as they are grabbing focus in this violence. The people in that village are smarter than Rahul and would also know his plan behind his visit,&quot; Vijayvargiya told ANI.</p>

<p>The chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of the deceased and Rs 5 lakh for those who have been injured.</p>

<p>The chief minister also urged the farmers to maintain calm.</p>

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Farmers in Mandsaur are on a protest demanding better prices for their produce and a loan waiver

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, who was on his way to violence-hit Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh, was briefly arrested by the police from Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch and subsequently released. The Congress president sought a comprehensive inquiry into the killing of five farmers here in police firing and demanded "martyr" status for them. He said the party would aggressively raise the issues concerning farmers in parliament and seek loan waiver for them. He was on his way to meet the families of those who were killed in police firing in Mandsaur on Tuesday. According to ANI, he spoke with the family members of the farmers who were killed on phone. In an attempt to evade the heavy police presence to stop his entry into the violence-hit district, he rode pillion on a motorcycle. The incident is reminiscent of the 2011 Bhatta Parsaul agitation in Uttar Pradesh when Rahul Gandhi sneaked into the village riding pillion on the motorcycle of a local municipality member. #WATCH Congress VP Rahul Gandhi travels by road on a motorcycle to Madhya Pradesh’s #Mandsaur pic.twitter.com/CWoUq0zpWS — ANI (@ANI_news) June 8, 2017 × Madhya Pradesh home minister, Bhupendra Singh, accused Rahul Gandhi of indulging in politics. "He (Rahul Gandhi) has been detained. What was the emergency to go there now? He only wants to do politics," the home minister tweeted earlier. Rahul Gandhi said that the BJP-led Rajasthan and the Madhya Pradesh governments are preventing him from entering Madhya Pradesh and meeting the families of the farmers killed. Raj & MP Govts are doing their best to prevent me from entering MP & meeting the families of the #farmers killed in #Mandsaur — Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) June 8, 2017 × What law of the land says that it is illegal to stand in solidarity with farmers who were killed simply for demanding what is their right? — Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) June 8, 2017 × He was accompanied by senior Congress leaders including Kamal Nath, who is touted to become the next chief of the state Congress. Earlier, he arrived at the Udaipur airport in Rajasthan from where he embarked on a road journey to visit the violence-hit district of Mandsaur to meet families of those killed in Tuesday's violence. × × Ahead of his visit to Mandsaur, violence again flared up as a toll plaza was vandalised and Rs 8-10 lakh were looted. × Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh home minister Bhupendra Singh said that the five farmers, who were killed on Tuesday, died because of police firing. Farmers in Mandsaur are on a protest demanding better prices for their produce and a farm loan waiver. On Tuesday, five farmers were shot by police after which the protests intensified. Protesters set on fire vehicles on Wednesday even as the authorities had clamped a round-the-clock curfew. Protests were also reported from Ujjain, Neemuch and Dewas. Also Read: Protests intensify in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district, Centre deploys five additional battalions The Indian government has decided to deploy five more battalions of the paramilitary force in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district, ANI reported. The Centre had already sent six battalions to the area. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress of provoking violence in the state. Speaking to ANI, BJP leader GVL Narsimha Rao said, "This government had taken a series of decision towards the farmers and their demands. The Congress still cannot stand the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the state. The Congress is using this agitation of the farmers for themselves to provoke violence from within and giving their party a violent colour." BJP leader and former minister Kailash Vijayvargiya stated that Congress needs to be blamed as they are grabbing focus in this violence. "Madhya Pradesh is a very peaceful place and will continue to be so. The BJP has always done well for the farmers and have also paid heed to all their demands. We are trying our best to curb the violence and also will resort to all their demands. The whole reason behind this situation is 'Congress' who needs to be blamed as they are grabbing focus in this violence. The people in that village are smarter than Rahul and would also know his plan behind his visit," Vijayvargiya told ANI. The chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of the deceased and Rs 5 lakh for those who have been injured. The chief minister also urged the farmers to maintain calm. The strike that began on June 01 in the big western state of Maharashtra, with farmers dumping produce and milk on the streets to demand billions of dollars in debt forgiveness and better prices for their produce, soon spread to Madhya Pradesh (Reuters) × (WION with inputs from agencies)

Rahul Gandhi briefly arrested en route to Mandsaur

<p>The Indian government has&nbsp;decided to deploy five more battalions of the paramilitary force in Madhya Pradesh&#39;s Mandsaur district, ANI reported. The Centre had already sent six battalions to the area.</p>

<p>Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore each for the next of kin of five farmers who were killed and Rs 5 lakh to those injured.</p>

<p>The BJP government has also promised government jobs to family members of the deceased.</p>

<p>Protests in Mandsaur, where farmers are demanding loan waivers and higher prices for their crops, intensified with protesters setting at least eight to ten vehicles on fire.</p>

<p>The protests have also affected trains going to Rajasthan from Madhya Pradesh, PTI reports.</p>

<p>Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi&nbsp;will visit the area on Thursday.</p>

<p>Five farmers were killed in clashes with police on Tuesday as they were demanding higher prices for their produce among other things.</p>

<p>Protesters demanded the presence of chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Earlier, they got into a scuffle with the collector and superintendent of police of Mandsaur district over them delaying their visit to the area, ANI said.</p>

<p>A round-the-clock curfew was imposed in Madhya Pradesh&#39;s Mandsaur district. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Mobile internet was cut off and thousands of police in riot gear patrolled the streets of the Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh state after the violence on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Organisers say police opened fire after the protest turned violent on Tuesday, with some throwing rocks, torching vehicles and firing at riot police.</p>

<p>SK Singh, a senior government official in Mandsaur, told AFP the situation was broadly under control and the curfew would be lifted once the situation improved.</p>

<p>&quot;There were few incidents of violation of the curfew orders but overall the situation is under control,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Farmers in western Madhya Pradesh have been&nbsp;protesting since June 1, demanding higher minimum support prices (MSP) among others, PTI said.</p>

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Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore each for the next of kin of five farmers who were killed and Rs 5 lakh to those injured

The Indian government has decided to deploy five more battalions of the paramilitary force in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district, ANI reported. The Centre had already sent six battalions to the area. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore each for the next of kin of five farmers who were killed and Rs 5 lakh to those injured. The BJP government has also promised government jobs to family members of the deceased. Protests in Mandsaur, where farmers are demanding loan waivers and higher prices for their crops, intensified with protesters setting at least eight to ten vehicles on fire. The protests have also affected trains going to Rajasthan from Madhya Pradesh, PTI reports. Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will visit the area on Thursday. Five farmers were killed in clashes with police on Tuesday as they were demanding higher prices for their produce among other things. Protesters demanded the presence of chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Earlier, they got into a scuffle with the collector and superintendent of police of Mandsaur district over them delaying their visit to the area, ANI said. A round-the-clock curfew was imposed in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district. Mobile internet was cut off and thousands of police in riot gear patrolled the streets of the Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh state after the violence on Tuesday. Organisers say police opened fire after the protest turned violent on Tuesday, with some throwing rocks, torching vehicles and firing at riot police. SK Singh, a senior government official in Mandsaur, told AFP the situation was broadly under control and the curfew would be lifted once the situation improved. "There were few incidents of violation of the curfew orders but overall the situation is under control," he said. Farmers in western Madhya Pradesh have been protesting since June 1, demanding higher minimum support prices (MSP) among others, PTI said. #WATCH: Farmers in MP's Sehore vandalize vehicles & block roads as a part of protest for demanding loan waiver and better procurement prices pic.twitter.com/3ruS44j6fR — ANI (@ANI_news) June 7, 2017 × (WION) Also Read: 5 killed in police firing during Madhya Pradesh farmers' strike

Protests intensify in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district, Centre deploys five additional battalions

<p>Coming close on the heels of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath&#39;s order of constituting anti-Romeo squads by the police department to check incidents of harassment of women, the Madhya Pradesh government led by chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has indicated the launch of a similar campaign.</p>

<p>The move will ensure the safety and security of women and check activities of &#39;Majnoos&#39; (Romeos), PTI reported.</p>

<p>&quot;We will reform Majnoo-type of persons. They don&#39;t know how to respect... They are not good for the civilised society... A campaign will be launched against Majnoos,&quot; Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said addressing 89th Passing Out Parade at MP Police Academy here.</p>

<p>The chief minister said that the police should keep a close vigil in places like girls hostel to ensure that women don&#39;t face any difficulty.</p>

<p>&quot;Police should create such an atmosphere so that women are able to move around independently without any fear. It should take stern measures against criminal elements,&quot; he added.</p>

<p>On the role of women in police, the chief minister outlined that they are no less than men in terms of courage and valour and therefore one-third of the posts are reserved for them.</p>

<p>The Uttar Pradesh government formed the anti-romeo squads of police to ensure safety of women.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court also backed the move by declining to interfere in the state&#39;s action to form such a squad. The court also highlighted that such a step doesn&#39;t constitute moral policing.</p>

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'We will reform Majnoo-type of persons... They are not good for the civilised society,' chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said

Coming close on the heels of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath's order of constituting anti-Romeo squads by the police department to check incidents of harassment of women, the Madhya Pradesh government led by chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has indicated the launch of a similar campaign. The move will ensure the safety and security of women and check activities of 'Majnoos' (Romeos), PTI reported. "We will reform Majnoo-type of persons. They don't know how to respect... They are not good for the civilised society... A campaign will be launched against Majnoos," Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said addressing 89th Passing Out Parade at MP Police Academy here. The chief minister said that the police should keep a close vigil in places like girls hostel to ensure that women don't face any difficulty. "Police should create such an atmosphere so that women are able to move around independently without any fear. It should take stern measures against criminal elements," he added. On the role of women in police, the chief minister outlined that they are no less than men in terms of courage and valour and therefore one-third of the posts are reserved for them. The Uttar Pradesh government formed the anti-romeo squads of police to ensure safety of women. The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court also backed the move by declining to interfere in the state's action to form such a squad. The court also highlighted that such a step doesn't constitute moral policing. (WION with inputs from PTI)

After UP, now Madhya Pradesh to crack down on 'Romeos'

With heavy rains lashing the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, the death toll due to flood-related mishaps has gone up to 15, state&#39;s chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said today.<br />
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Seven persons died due to flood in different parts of the state in the past 24 hours, he told reporters.<br />
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Yesterday, the chief minister said eight persons had died due to the heavy downpour in the past couple of days.<br />
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Chouhan today convened a meeting of top officials, including chief secretary Anthony de Sa and director deneral of police Rishi Kumar Shukla, and reviewed the situation due to the heavy rains in the state.<br />
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Chouhan said all the 51 district collectors should extend immediate help to the people in distress.<br />
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Those living in the camps should not face any problem, he said, adding that clean drinking water should be provided to the people.<br />
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Health officials should keep a watch in the areas affected by floods, he added.<br />
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Meanwhile, Indian meteorological department&#39;s Bhopal centre director Dr Anupam Kashyapi said that heavy to very heavy rains are likely to lash Indore, Ujjain and Hoshangabad divisions, besides some parts of the state capital in the next 24 hours.<br />
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He said the rain activity will continue in other parts of the state due to moisture in the atmosphere.<br />
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Less monsoon activity will be witnessed in eastern MP in the next 24 hours, he said, adding the rainfall is expected to reduce in the entire state on July 12.<br />
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The heavy rains had earlier thrown normal life out of gear, affecting road, railway traffic, and snapped power supply in many places across the state.<br />
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Seven people have died in different parts of the state in the past 24 hours, the state chief minister said

With heavy rains lashing the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, the death toll due to flood-related mishaps has gone up to 15, state's chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said today. Seven persons died due to flood in different parts of the state in the past 24 hours, he told reporters. Yesterday, the chief minister said eight persons had died due to the heavy downpour in the past couple of days. Chouhan today convened a meeting of top officials, including chief secretary Anthony de Sa and director deneral of police Rishi Kumar Shukla, and reviewed the situation due to the heavy rains in the state. Chouhan said all the 51 district collectors should extend immediate help to the people in distress. Those living in the camps should not face any problem, he said, adding that clean drinking water should be provided to the people. Health officials should keep a watch in the areas affected by floods, he added. Meanwhile, Indian meteorological department's Bhopal centre director Dr Anupam Kashyapi said that heavy to very heavy rains are likely to lash Indore, Ujjain and Hoshangabad divisions, besides some parts of the state capital in the next 24 hours. He said the rain activity will continue in other parts of the state due to moisture in the atmosphere. Less monsoon activity will be witnessed in eastern MP in the next 24 hours, he said, adding the rainfall is expected to reduce in the entire state on July 12. The heavy rains had earlier thrown normal life out of gear, affecting road, railway traffic, and snapped power supply in many places across the state. (PTI)

Floods kill 15 in central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh

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