Anuppur (Madhya Pradesh): A large number of Congress workers from Anuppur district have marched to Bhopal under the leadership of Pushprajgarh MLA and Madhya Pradesh Congress General Secretary, Phundelal Singh Marko to stage protest.
Marko said that the protest would address key demands including conducting a caste-based census in Madhya Pradesh, providing Rs 3,100 for paddy and Rs 2,700 for wheat to farmers, ensuring Rs 3,000 monthly to women under Ladli Bahna Yojana, creating 10 lakh jobs for the youth, fulfilling promises made in BJP manifesto and taking action to curb debt, crime, and corruption.
Marko criticis BJP government for the state’s deteriorating law and order, stating that women, children, farmers, and youths are facing significant challenges. He also highlighted increasing atrocities on dalits and tribals, the crumbling economy, and rising inflation, accusing the BJP of being indifferent to these issues.
He emphasised that the Congress party was committed to freeing people of Madhya Pradesh from this oppression and called on Congress workers to participate in large numbers to make the protest impactful and hold the government accountable.
Sagar Municipal Corporation Takes Action Against Encroachments
Sagar (Madhya Pradesh): Under the directives of municipal commissioner Rajkumar Khatri, Sagar Municipal Corporation launched a major anti-encroachment drive on Saturday to clear main roads and ensure smooth traffic flow.
The anti-encroachment team made announcements along routes from Teen Batti to Katra Masjid and Manohar Talkies, warning street vendors to keep their carts behind the designated white lines. Failure to comply will result in confiscation of their goods and carts.
The team also acted on encroachments in the court premises by removing a private shop. The shop owner requested time till the morning to relocate to a designated spot as instructed by the corporation. At Dharam Shri Square, a partially dismantled passenger shelter was completely removed and relocated to an appropriate spot.
In a significant move, the team confiscated and destroyed three truckloads of clothing stands and hangers from Katra Bazaar, which were being used for illegal trade. This marks the first large-scale confiscation of encroachment material by the corporation.
Further, vendors obstructing the potential route for Chinmayanand Bapu’s religious procession and Kalash Yatra were also removed. The drive was led by Assistant Incharge Krishna Kumar Chaurasia and Raju Raikwar in presence of municipal staff.
