Second-time BJP MLA Pannalal Shakya’s apprehension at a public event in Guna district about a potential civil war-like situation arising in the country, in the wake of disturbances in South Asian nations, including Nepal, has exposed the ruling party’s inability to rein in its loudmouth leaders. While addressing a sports event in Guna, the MLA also asked the district collector to submit his proposal to the Centre, requesting that military training be made compulsory for the 18-309 age group across the country. The state BJP has distanced itself from Shakya’s statements. People are waiting to see how state BJP chief Hemant Khandelwal responds.
Saffron party worker intimidates walkers
Six years after PM Narendra Modi launched the Fit India Movement, an alleged BJP worker, Sunil Yadav, reportedly ordered digging up part of the walking trail at Bhopal’s Jamboree Maidan. This area is used by morning and evening walkers. The digging was apparently for an upcoming media house event. Some walkers, including a journalist, questioned Yadav, who is considered close to a first-time MP. He claimed BHEL owned the ground. He said it had been hired for Rs 1.8 lakh and, shockingly, asserted that the ground wasn’t meant for walking, playing, or picnics. He told them in a tone that they should walk on the road and not bother him again.
Rich dividends from CM’s session in Kolkata
As part of efforts to enhance investments in MP, CM Mohan Yadav recently chaired an interactive session with prominent industrialists in Kolkata. The deliberations resulted in investment proposals worth Rs 14,600 crore, which are expected to generate around 17,000 jobs in the central Indian state. The largest portion of the proposed investment came from Vikram Solar, which proposed to invest Rs 10,150 crore in the renewable energy sector, followed by a Rs 4,200-crore investment proposal across multiple sectors by the Ruia Group. Both of these proposals have the potential to create as many as 14,000 jobs in the state.
Anuraag Singh
Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh
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