Farmers Get Holiday Relief as Mandis Remain Open

Farmers Get Holiday Relief as Mandis Remain Open The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to keep agricultural mandis open even on holidays to help soybean and maize farmers. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav issued the instructions and an official order has been released. The decision aims to ensure that farmers can sell their crops without facing delays due to holidays. The government said it is committed to protecting farmers interests and ensuring they receive fair prices for their hard work. Providing better facilities and support to soybean and maize producers remains a priority for the state government. ------ Madhya Pradesh Govt Announces 2% DA Hike The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) of government employees and officers by 2 per cent. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav shared this information through a post on social media platform X. The increased allowance will be payable from January. The decision is expected to provide some financial relief to government employees amid rising prices. The state government said the move is aimed at supporting its employees and helping them manage their household expenses. ------- Kailash Vijayvargiya Loses Temper During BJP Rally Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya faced controversy during a BJP march in Indore after using abusive language against a social worker. The incident took place during the partys Save Democracy Remove Anarchy march. Social worker Prahlad Pandey arrived with a poster raising questions about the cost of a streetlight and the use of disinfectant. Vijayvargiya became angry and asked a police officer to take him away in a vehicle. He also made an objectionable remark against him. The march began at Subhash Nagar Square and ended at Patnipura Square on Friday. ------- Mohan Cabinet Meeting May Be Held at Gandhi Sagar The Madhya Pradesh government is planning to hold its next cabinet meeting outside the state secretariat. This time Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district may host the meeting. It is likely to take place around November 17. The meeting may focus on irrigation projects and important decisions related to farmers. Following instructions from the state government the local administration has started preparations. The Mohan Yadav government has earlier held cabinet meetings outside the Mantralaya to highlight development projects and regional issues. ------- Congress Protests Over Hardeep Puris Rajya Sabha Nomination Congress leaders and workers staged protests in Madhya Pradesh over the BJPs decision to nominate Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for the Rajya Sabha from the state. On Friday Pradesh Congress Committee chief Jitu Patwari questioned the BJPs decision during a press conference. Youth Congress and NSUI leaders also warned of protests when Puri visits Bhopal to file his nomination. NSUI state vice-president Vidushi Sharma said black flags would be shown while district general secretary Aditya Pratap Singh warned that tomatoes could be thrown at him. Protesters said they were not afraid of police action. ------- ED Attaches ₹5.37 Crore Property in Fraud Case The Enforcement Directorate has attached properties worth ₹5.37 crore belonging to former Sironj Janpad Panchayat CEO Shobhit Tripathi and his associate Hemant Sahu. Tripathi is related to former minister Gopal Bhargava. The case is linked to alleged fraud in the Chief Minister Kanyadaan Yojana. Investigators allege that 5923 fake marriages were shown and around ₹30.18 crore was distributed illegally. The ED had arrested Tripathi nearly two months ago in connection with the case. The attached properties are reportedly registered in the names of Tripathi and Sahu.