Simhastha-2028: What Decision MP Govt Took About Land Pooling in Ujjain?
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav held a meeting on Monday at his residence in Bhopal with representatives of the Kisan Sangh, BJP office-bearers, public representatives from Ujjain and officials of the Ujjain district administration to discuss preparations for the Simhastha.
The meeting reached a consensus to make the Simhastha a divine, grand and world-class event, ensuring that the interests of saints and farmers are given top priority. Following the discussions, it was decided to cancel the Simhastha land pooling. CM Dr. Mohan Yadav directed the Urban Administration and Development Department and the district administration to issue the necessary orders.
Farmers protest averted
Earlier, farmers had planned a major protest that was set to begin in Ujjain on Tuesday, as the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh planned to launch its indefinite ‘Ghera Dalo-Dera Dalo’ agitation against the state government’s land pooling scheme. Thousands of farmers from many districts were expected to gather outside the Collector and Commissioner offices, responding to the Kisan Sangh’s statewide call.
According to the organization, the government was attempting to forcibly acquire thousands of acres of agricultural land for industrial and urban development projects. Farmers alleged that they were being pressured to surrender their land in various regions, including the Simhastha area, which triggered widespread resentment across rural communities.
Kisan Sangh welcomes the decision
But now the protest has been cancelled following the MP government's decision. The meeting at CM residence was attended by senior MLA and State President Hemant Khandelwal, MLA Anil Jain Kalukheda and representatives of the Kisan Sangh including Mahesh Choudhary, Kamal Singh Anjana, Atul Maheshwari, Lakshmi Narayan Patel, Bharat Bais and Ramesh Dangi. City President Shri Sanjay Agrawal, District General Secretary Shri Kamlesh Bairwa, General Secretary Jagdish Panchal and Anand Khinchi were present. The Kisan Sangh expressed gratitude and warmly welcomed the Chief Minister’s decision.