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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Convenes at Rajwada Palace, Launches Key Welfare Initiatives

The first post-Independence cabinet session at the Holkar-era site approves major projects while Minister Vijay Shah's absence draws attention.

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Overview

  • The Madhya Pradesh cabinet held a landmark meeting at Indore’s Rajwada Palace on May 20, marking the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar.
  • Key decisions included ₹342 crore for development projects, hostels for working women in industrial hubs, and a new advanced hospital in Rewa.
  • Minister Vijay Shah was absent from the session following a Supreme Court stay on his arrest over controversial remarks.
  • Preparations are underway for a May 31 women’s conference in Bhopal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address around one lakh attendees and unveil commemorative coins and stamps.
  • The BJP’s Assam unit will host district-level events from May 21 to 31 to honor Ahilyabai Holkar’s legacy of governance and social reform.