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CM immerses Lord Ganesha’s idol

Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan immersed Lord Ganesha’s idol at Prempura Ghat. The Minister for Public Works Rampal Singh, wife of the CM Sadhna Singh Chouhan, family members and members of his personal staff participated in the procession. The President of Municipal Corporation Surjeet Singh Chouhan and devotees in large number were also present on the occasion. The procession raising slogan ‘Ganpati Bappa Mourya- Agle Baras Tu Jaldi Aa’ started from the CM House, reached immersion site traversing through Polytechnic Square, Roshanpura, New Market, Rangmahal Talkies, Jawahar Chowk Depot Square and Bhadbhada Square. The Chief Minister and Mandli of Bhajan Singers recited Ganpati Vandana and slogans in praise of Lord Ganesha throughout the procession. The idol of Lord Ganesha was immersed with Maha Arti at Prempura Ghat. Sadhna Singh Chouhan distributed Prasad among the devotees. The entire atmosphere was filled with devotion and exuberance. The devotees while expressing their devotion showered flowers at various places and raised slogans in praise of Ganpati Bappa.

Bhoomi Poojan of community hall by Min

Bhopal: The Minister of State for Cooperative, Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Relief and Rehabilitation (Independent Charge) Vishwas Sarang performed bhoomi poojan of community hall and other development works in Rachna Nagar and Kasturba Nagar on Sunday. Sarang said that development works are being carried out in these areas in a planned manner. He mentioned that all the necessary facilities will be made available in the community halls. In addition to the hall, a lawn will also be developed in the campus. Sarang also gave instructions for construction of drainage system in front of 310 quarters at Rachna Nagar after the inspection. The local Corporators Geeta Upendra Tomar, Suryakant Gupta, Vikas Bondriya, Ashok Vani, Harish Shukla, Dinesh Sharma and Pradeep Shekhawat were also present on the occasion.

Rashtriya Muslim Manch calls on CM

Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was called on by the delegation of Rashtriya Muslim Manch of Madhya Pradesh here on Sunday. Chouhan was also honoured by the delegation on this occasion. Chouhan said that the Rashtriya Muslim Manch is an organization which loves the country. The state government has prepared schemes for the welfare of all the sections of the society. House will be provided to each poor in the next 4 years. The benefit of Sambal Yojana is being provided to every poor and the state government is working with a mission to bring positive change in the life of poor. The Office Bearers of the organization Farooque Khan and SK Moiuddin were present at the programme.

BJP leader allegedly ends life

Shahdol: A BJP leader from Shahdol, Martand Tripathi (54) allegedly committed suicide on Sunday. Tripathi, a member of the state BJP's working committee, allegedly shot himself in the head from his licensed rifle at his house in the Housing Board Colony here. The incident took place around 2 pm, said Deputy Inspector General of Police PS Uike. Tripathi was the district BJP chief earlier. A suicide note found at the spot, purportedly written by Tripathi, said he was ending his life of his own will and nobody else was responsible for it, the DIG said. He was reportedly depressed after his father's death two days ago, the DIG said.

Arrangements for RaGa’s visit inspected

Bhopal: Leader of Opposition in the State assembly Ajay Singh would visit Satna and Rewa to inspect arrangements for proposed visit of Congress president Rahul Gandhi on September 27 and 28. Singh would remain Satna and Rewa from September 24 to 28. He would leave for Chitrakoot from Satna on September 24. After visiting the venue and meeting party workers he would leave for Rewa. In Rewa Singh would visit the venue and meet party workers. He would accompany Rahul Gandhi on September 27 and 28 during his visit and would return to Bhopal on September 29.