Politics

Ujjain: In a dramatic late-night decision, the Madhya Pradesh government has withdrawn the proposed land pooling plan for the upcoming mega spiritual township being developed for the Simhastha event in Ujjain. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced the reversal shortly after holding a crucial meeting with the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, BJP leaders, and local representatives. This decision comes at a time when thousands of farmers were preparing to march to Ujjain, triggering serious concerns for law and order. Highly placed sources confirm that alarming intelligence reports played a major role in the government’s sudden U-turn. What Angered the Farmers The land pooling project proposed the acquisition of 2,378 hectares of land spread across 17 villages, affecting nearly 1,800 landow...

Bhopal, 18 November 2025: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted significant relief to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, staying the arrest warrant issued against him in a defamation case filed by former BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya. The case pertains to a public rally held in Kolkata in November 2020, during which Abhishek allegedly referred to Akash Vijayvargiya as a “goonda” (hooligan). Arrest Warrant Issued Over Non-AppearanceThe arrest warrant was originally issued by the Bhopal court after Abhishek repeatedly failed to appear in court since the proceedings began in May 2021. The warrant covered the period from 11 to 26 August 2025, prompting Abhishek’s legal team to challenge it in the High Court. Legal Team Claims MisrepresentationSenior advocates Anil Khare and M. Aga...