राष्ट्रीय
16-Oct-2026
BJP Leader Accused of Pushing Girl Out of Garba Pandal A video showing alleged misbehaviour with a girl during a Garba event in Indore has surfaced. According to reports the girl had arrived to participate in the Garba celebrations but was denied entry. This led to an argument at the venue. BJP Jijabai Mandal president Kamal Chauhan allegedly behaved rudely with the girl and pushed her while asking her to leave the pandal. The incident reportedly took place on Thursday night at a major Garba event in the eastern part of Indore. The video has brought the incident into public attention. OBC Groups Give Govt Three-Day Deadline on Reservation Representatives of an OBC organisation met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav over the issue of OBC reservation. They demanded relief for candidates whose 13 per cent reservation-related appointments are currently on hold. The representatives gave the state government three days to take a decision. They warned that they would launch a fresh protest if the government failed to act within the deadline. The issue has remained pending for a long time affecting appointments and the future of many candidates. The meeting has once again brought the reservation issue into focus. Supreme Court Stays Trial in Twisha Death Case The Supreme Court has stayed the trial in the Twisha Sharma death case which was being heard by a sessions court in Bhopal. The stay will remain in place until further orders. The court also gave the opposing side time to file its response to a petition seeking to transfer the case to Delhi. The petition was filed by Twishas father and complainant Navnidhi Sharma. The matter was heard on Friday in the court of Chief Justice Surya Kant. The next steps in the case will depend on further proceedings before the Supreme Court. High Court Issues Notice on Datia MLAs Election The High Court has issued a notice on a petition challenging the election of Congress MLA Ghanshyam Singh from Datia. The petition alleges that Singh did not disclose information about an FIR against him during the election process. Singh had defeated BJP candidate Ashutosh in the by-election. The court has now sought a response in the matter. The case concerns allegations related to the election and the information provided during the nomination process. Further proceedings will determine how the court considers the claims made in the petition. CJP Supporters Hold Tricolour Protest in Bhopal Supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party or CJP gathered with the national flag in Bhopal on Friday. The protest was held against the police detention of CJP founder Abhijeet Deepke and AISA president Neha Bora in Delhi. The protesters assembled in the Board Office area and raised slogans against the Election Commission. They shouted “Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod” and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The gathering in Bhopal came amid protests linked to the detention of the two leaders and the ongoing political dispute over electoral issues. BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Seeking Bangladesh-Like Protest Madhya Pradesh BJP media in-charge Brijgopal Loya has accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of trying to create unrest in the country in the name of political opposition. Loya said the Congress was attempting to gain power through what he described as a “regime change” effort after failing to do so through democratic processes. He also questioned whether the Congress supported a Bangladesh-like movement in India. Referring to violence and loss of life and property Loya alleged that such protests could create instability. His remarks add to the ongoing political exchange between the BJP and the Congress. Amit Saxena Resigns from BJP Over Farmers Issues Chhindwara District Panchayat vice-president Amit Saxena has resigned from the primary and active membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Saxena had been raising farmers issues through protests. His resignation came after the party sought an explanation from him within seven days over alleged indiscipline. In his resignation letter addressed to the BJP district president Saxena made it clear that he would continue to raise concerns related to farmers. His decision highlights a dispute within the party over his protest activities. The development comes amid continuing concerns over farmers demands in the region. Warm Days Continue Temperatures Touch 34°C Madhya Pradesh is witnessing warm weather with daytime temperatures reaching around 34 degrees Celsius in some cities. On Friday Indore recorded a maximum forecast of 34 degrees while Bhopal and Jabalpur were expected to reach around 32 to 33 degrees. Ujjain may also see temperatures close to 34 degrees. The weather is expected to remain mostly sunny to partly cloudy in many areas. Nights are likely to be cooler than afternoons with minimum temperatures ranging from around 20 to 23 degrees in these cities. Residents can expect warm afternoons and relatively pleasant nights.
