Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Ratapani Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district on Friday.
The mega event came nearly 10 days after the Centre designated Ratapani as the state's 8th Tiger Reserve.
Actor Randeep Hooda, Cabinet Ministers Vishwas Sarang, Krishna Gaur and BJP in-charge Minister Dr. Mahendra Singh were also present at the inauguration event.
CM Mohan Yadav and film actor Randeep Hooda reached the venue by riding a motorcycle.
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During the inauguration, CM Mohan Yadav stated that Madhya Pradesh is the only state in the entire country in which a tiger reserve has been established in the courtyard of its capital. It will provide employment opportunities as well as joy and thrill to three nearby districts.
He further said that he believed that the lion couldn't be the king of the forest, but rather the tiger. It is the only wild animal that gathers its food through hunting and this gives inspiration to many.
"Under the guidance and support of Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Madhya Pradesh is setting new records of development," CM Mohan Yadav said.
During the programme, he also praised actor Randeep Hooda for his film Veer Savarkar for bringing Activist Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's life on screen.
Later, he mentioned that for the first time, a bike rally was announced for the inauguration of the state's 8th tiger reserve Ratapani Sanctuary.
Notably, the program is organized to commemorate the completion of one year of the state government.
