Madhya Pradesh Congress leader and MLA Jaivardhan Singh staged a protest demanding the resignation of state cabinet minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his controversial remark about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The protest was held outside the Raj Bhavan in Bhopal after Congress leaders met with the Governor. Jaivardhan Singh called the minister's remark “shameful” and said a mere apology was not enough. He added that if the BJP respects the Armed Forces, they should remove Shah from his position immediately. For context, Kunwar Vijay Shah had made an objectionable comment about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, which sparked public outrage. Later, the minister posted an apology video on his X handle, stating that he respects the Army officer “more than his real sister.” Watch video
16 May,2025 05:22 PM IST
During a visit to Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis offered prayers at the sacred Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and a major pilgrimage site. Speaking to the media, Fadnavis expressed his deep spiritual connection with the temple, stating, "I always come to offer prayer at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple... The blessings of Baba Mahakal are always with us." He further added that he prayed for the well-being of the nation and acknowledged the progress India is making under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Watch video
11 May,2025 11:47 AM IST
In the 119th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi, along with athletes Neeraj Chopra and Nikhat Zareen, talked about the growing problem of obesity. He stressed the importance of reducing obesity and suggested cutting down on cooking oil in daily meals. PM Modi also nominated several influential people, including J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Anand Mahindra, and Sudha Murty, to join the campaign against obesity. The Prime Minister encouraged these individuals to inspire 10 others each to support the cause. Omar Abdullah joined the campaign and nominated 10 more public figures, such as Deepika Padukone, Irfan Pathan, and Supriya Sule. The initiative aims to fight obesity and reduce cooking oil consumption in everyday life.
24 February,2025 05:00 PM IST
On December 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several development projects in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. The event was held to mark the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Before the ceremony, PM Modi took part in a roadshow in Khajuraho, where he was warmly greeted by the locals. The development projects aimed at improving infrastructure and promoting tourism in the region are expected to bring significant benefits to the area. The celebration also honored the legacy of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who had a strong influence on the country's growth and progress.
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