Amit Shah to Spend 23 Hours in Bhopal Address 35000 Dairy Farmers Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Bhopal on the night of October 2 and remain in the city for nearly 23 hours. On October 3 he will attend several events including a state-level dairy farmers’ conference at BHEL Dussehra Ground. More than 35000 dairy farmers and cooperative members are expected to participate. Shah will also inaugurate a new fermented products dairy plant built at a cost of ₹16.8 crore. The facility can process 40000 litres of milk daily. Farmers will receive bonuses assistance and awards during the event. BJP Leaders Given 3 Months to End Factionalism BJP state in-charge Biplab Kumar Deb has asked party leaders and office-bearers in Madhya Pradesh to end factionalism within the next three months. During an organizational meeting in Bhopal he urged leaders to resolve differences through discussion and report unresolved issues to the state leadership. Deb also advised party workers to stop using JCB machines for flower showers and avoid oversized garlands during public events. He emphasized promoting government schemes instead of leaders’ photographs on banners and hoardings. Deb said the party’s goal is to ensure benefits reach every eligible citizen. Part of Ujjain Mosque Minaret Collapses During Removal Work A portion of the minaret of Ujjain’s Shahi Masjid collapsed on Thursday morning during removal work linked to road widening preparations for Simhastha 2028. The broken section fell onto the mosque roof causing damage to the structure. No injuries were reported in the incident. Community members had been removing part of the minaret over the past few days as part of the approved work. Following the collapse authorities began repair work on the damaged roof. Officials appealed to residents to maintain peace and avoid spreading rumors about the incident. Salary Alone Cannot Decide OBC Creamy Layer: High Court The Gwalior Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that salary alone cannot determine whether a person falls under the OBC creamy layer category. The court said factors such as service category position at the time of appointment promotions and social status must also be considered. The case involved a woman whose OBC certificate application was rejected because her father a district judge earned about ₹16 lakh annually. The court directed authorities to review the application again and make a fresh decision within six weeks. Auto Drivers Protest Against Bike Taxi Services in Indore Auto-rickshaw and car taxi drivers staged a protest in Indore against bike taxi services. The protesters gathered near the police headquarters and planned to submit a memorandum demanding action. Driver associations alleged that more than 20000 bike taxi operators are working without proper police verification. They also claimed that private vehicles are being used for commercial purposes and that passengers may not receive adequate insurance protection. Auto drivers said they have opposed bike taxi operations since 2019 and urged authorities to enforce transport rules more strictly. School Van Overturns After Collision in Jabalpur 8 Children Hurt Eight schoolchildren were injured after a school van collided with an Ertiga car and overturned in Jabalpur on Thursday. The accident occurred on Garha Road in the Sanjeevani Nagar area while the children were returning home after school. Local residents rushed to help and safely pulled the children out of the overturned vehicle. They were later taken to a medical hospital by ambulance for treatment. Police have launched an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage. Initial reports suggest that overspeeding by the car may have contributed to the accident. Fresh Controversy in Ujjain Murder Probe A new controversy has emerged in the Ujjain double murder case after members of the Banjara community accused police of misconduct. Community representatives submitted a memorandum to the Superintendent of Police demanding that two individuals be removed from the list of accused. They alleged that one of the men was assaulted after surrendering at a police station and claimed that money was demanded for removing names from the case. The community has requested an investigation using CCTV footage and mobile tower data. Police have not yet responded publicly to the allegations. Rain Likely in Parts of Madhya Pradesh Thunderstorms Possible Madhya Pradesh is likely to witness rain and thunderstorms in several districts today according to weather forecasts. Cloudy skies and light to moderate rainfall are expected in many areas while some places may experience thunder lightning and gusty winds. Weather officials have advised people to remain alert during outdoor activities. Recent weather systems have brought active monsoon conditions across parts of central India. Temperatures are expected to remain pleasant due to cloud cover and rainfall. Residents are advised to follow local weather updates and take precautions during thunderstorms. -