A grand three-day State-level Rajyotsav programme to celebrate Madhya Pradesh foundation day has been kicked off on Sunday evening at the Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated the event. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav says, “November 1 marks the 71st Foundation Day of our State. Coincidentally, we have also taken another pledge today. From today until January 15, the Army’s Shaurya Diwas, preparations are underway at BHEL in Madhya Pradesh for a grand parade and event to mark the occasion. The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other dignitaries will attend the programme.”

 

“We will become first in milk production in the country. We celebrated 2025 year as Industrial year and it is a matter of proud that our Industrial growth rate has crossed 24 % figure.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi also has extended greetings to all the people of the State. Dr Yadav acknowledged PM Modi for his wishes to the State and pleadged to fulfill his vision in the State. He credited PM’s efforts as state is making progress in river linking projects. On this occasion, CM Dr Yadav distributed 55 tractors, 55 Bullet motorcycles, and 55 e-scooters to 165 winners of the online ‘Kisan Kalyan Swabhimaan Parv Quiz’, which saw participation from around 40,000 farmers. The Chief Minister also paid tributes to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation and the State, while making a major announcement for Madhya Pradesh. Dr Yadav and

 

Lieutenant General Arvind Chauhan also planted a Sankalp Vriksh at Shaurya Smarak, marking the beging of a series of defence events leading up to Sena Shaurya Diwas on January 15, 2027, which will feature a grand Indian Army parade in Bhopal. Visitors appreciated the special exhibition titled ‘Raja Bhoj ka Bhopal’ featuring 160 water-colour paintings by the Maharaja Vikramaditya Research Peeth. The evening cultural events followed by over 400 folk and tribal artists presenting traditional dances like Karma, Saila, Bhagoria, and Matki. Chief Minister Dr Yadav announced that celebrations will span from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, featuring cultural events, religeous, tourism showcases, and public welfare programmes across various districts. State-wide celebrations also continued across different regions. Notably, Special traffic arrangements, route diversions, and parking arrangements surrounding Jail Headquarters and DIG SAF office were in place around Lal Parade Ground.