Madhya Pradesh Politics & Governance

Road projects and SC hostel launched in Shivpuri

1 September 2026

Two road projects in Pichhore, Shivpuri district, were launched at a combined cost of ₹6.47 crore. A groundbreaking ceremony was also held for a 50-seat Scheduled Caste pre-matric hostel in Shivpuri.

Cabinet decides to restructure RGPV into three universities

1 September 2026

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet decided to divide Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) into three regional technology and skills universities: Madhya Bharat in Bhopal, Malwa in Ujjain and Mahakoshal in Jabalpur. The proposed structure allocates technical colleges across the state’s 55 districts among the three institutions.

Key Facts

• RGPV was established as Madhya Pradesh’s common affiliating university for technical institutions, particularly engineering and pharmacy colleges.

Danapur–Bengaluru Express becomes a daily service

1 September 2026

The Danapur–Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru Express began daily operation under the new train numbers 22365 and 22366. The route passes through Madhya Pradesh, stopping at Satna, Jabalpur and Itarsi; the Bengaluru-to-Danapur service was scheduled to begin daily operation on 3 September.

Governor declines prosecution sanction for minister

1 September 2026

Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel declined prosecution sanction for state minister Vijay Shah in a case concerning remarks about Army officer Colonel Sofia Qureshi. The decision followed a Cabinet recommendation; the state’s Special Investigation Team had told the Supreme Court that it submitted its investigation report in a sealed cover.

Madhya Pradesh transfers laptop assistance to 1.21 lakh students

1 September 2026

Madhya Pradesh transferred ₹25,000 each to the bank accounts of 1.21 lakh students under the Pratibhashali Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana for laptop purchases. At a state-level programme in Bhopal, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also symbolically presented laptops to 10 students.

Key Facts

• The scheme’s reported marks threshold was reduced from 85% to 75%, broadening eligibility for meritorious students.

NHAI plans to rebuild damaged section of Ujjain–Garoth highway

1 September 2026

The National Highways Authority of India decided to dismantle and rebuild a damaged 500-metre section of the Ujjain–Garoth highway, with completion targeted by 31 March 2027. The 135-kilometre greenfield highway connects Garoth with the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway; about 129 kilometres had opened to traffic, while construction continued near Chandesari.

Key Facts

• NHAI develops, maintains and manages national highways, making it the implementing authority for this highway project.
• The greenfield highway’s key connectivity role is linking Garoth with the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway.

Six-lane Narmada bridge nears completion on Indore–Khandwa highway

1 September 2026

A six-lane bridge about 1,275 metres long over the Narmada on the Indore–Khandwa highway was nearing completion. Surfacing and load testing had been completed on one lane, while work and quality checks continued on the other; traffic was to begin only after the remaining work and safety checks.

Key Facts

• The new bridge is intended to relieve traffic pressure on the older Mortakka bridge.

Tikamgarh municipal president by-election scheduled

2 September 2026

The Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission scheduled a by-election for the Tikamgarh municipal president’s post, with voting set for 29 September and counting and result announcement for 3 October. Eligible municipal voters were to elect the president directly by electronic voting machine, with a NOTA option.

Key Facts

• The state election commission conducts local-body elections, including municipality polls.

Railways approves train stoppages at Kolaras and Ashoknagar

2 September 2026

The Railways approved a regular Ujjaini Express stoppage at Kolaras railway station and a stoppage for the Sogariya–Danapur Express at Ashoknagar. The Kolaras halt was inaugurated when the train was flagged off from the station, with both stoppages expected to improve rail access for residents and nearby villages.

Key Facts

• Indian Railways, under the Ministry of Railways, operates India’s national railway system.

High Court orders inquiries into Rewa jail vakalatnama case

2 September 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered inquiries into vakalatnamas submitted in cases linked to Rewa Central Jail. It directed the School Education Department to examine a guest teacher’s conduct, ordered an inquiry into the role of the former jail superintendent, and referred the matter to the State Bar Council for examination of alleged professional misconduct. The three authorities must submit reports within 30 days.

Key Facts

• A vakalatnama authorises a lawyer to represent a client and present their case in court.
• Bar ...