The ‘Cyber Tehsil’ project, covering all 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh, is designed to streamline government services by ensuring paperless, faceless, end-to-end online processing of mutation of sale-purchase and record correction in revenue records. This initiative is expected to enhance efficiency and transparency in governance.

During the inauguration ceremony, Prime Minister Modi expressed his condolences for the Dindori road mishap and assured all possible efforts for those injured in the accident. He also highlighted the ongoing redevelopment work on more than 30 railway stations in Madhya Pradesh, emphasizing the BJP-led government’s commitment to development.

PM Modi underscored the significance of the ‘double-engine government’ in accelerating development in the state, stating, “The schemes unveiled today will bring ease to the lives of people in Madhya Pradesh. More investment and employment opportunities will come to the state.” He also compared the irrigation efforts of the BJP-led Centre to those of the Congress-led UPA, noting that the land brought under irrigation had doubled during the BJP’s tenure.

The prime minister emphasized the BJP’s focus on agriculture, business, and tourism, stating, “What can be a bigger ‘seva’ than when water reaches the farms of the farmers?” He highlighted the ‘Sinchayee Yojana’ as a key differentiator between the BJP and Congress, noting the significant increase in land brought under irrigation during the BJP’s tenure.

PM Modi also outlined the BJP’s vision for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, stating, “For us, these elections are not just about forming our government for the third time. In our third tenure, we will make this country the third largest economy in the world.” He emphasized the importance of empowering women and daughters in the next five years.

The prime minister acknowledged the resolve of the people of Madhya Pradesh to develop the state, stating, “Lakhs of friends are connected in every Lok Sabha seat of MP with a resolution of ‘Viksit Madhya Pradesh’.” He also noted the efforts of other states to develop in a similar manner, emphasizing the importance of state-level development for the overall progress of India.

In addition to the inauguration of various development projects, PM Modi also unveiled the world’s first ‘Vikramaditya Vedic Clock’ in Ujjain. This clock, based on the Indian ‘panchang’ or time calculation system, is a testament to India’s rich cultural heritage and technological advancements.

The inauguration of these projects and the launch of the ‘Cyber Tehsil’ project are big steps for Madhya Pradesh. They will help improve governance, infrastructure, and the economy. The prime minister’s plans show that the BJP is serious about making India better for everyone.

BY – KASHISH JAIN

The Political battle with rallies and war of rhetoric have already set the stage for the democratic festive since the polls tend to reveal the flow for the general assembly elections which are due in 2024. The Election Commission chief, Rajiv Kumar, with the announcement of election schedule has also revealed the data revolving around the constituencies, sex ratio, first time voters, polling personnel and various other crucial steps in making the process as transparent as possible. The conference did not ended in the form of monologue since various journalists from different media houses were provided with the opportunity to put up the questions related to the polls, action against the defaulters and previous data on handling with such issues and the scope of improvement so far. As per the EC approximately 1/6^th of the population will be going through the election process which is not only crucial for the residents of the state but also for the entire nation. In the span of forty days the team visited all the five states and conducted survey and held discussion with various Political parties and enforcement agencies of both central and state level, including, Income tax, Narcotics, RBI, Banks, Coastal guards, civil aviation, RPF, GRP, state police etc and trued to include the suggestions and feedbacks from them.

The date of poll for Mizoram will be on 7^th of November followed by the counting day on 3^rd December. In Chhattisgarh where the polls will be held in two phases, date is decided for 7^th and 17^th November followed by the 3^rd November the day of counting. Rajasthan has settled for 23^rd of November whereas Telangana for 30^th November.

In order to advance better participation in all the states the EC has tried to include every group that suffers negligence or has the history of poor participation as compared to the mainstream population, including the Youth, Transgender, Women, Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, Person with disabilities and senior citizens. The EC briefed the journey of bringing them from roll to poll and ensured various other facilities for such groups like washrooms, safety, assisting personals, ramps, proper illumination etc. From going to the last mile in the remotest areas to adding around 60.2 lakh first time voters in the enrolment list, the EC highlight the contributions of the personals and team.

With the elections lined up, EC has become more alert on the issues pertaining to freebies and has come up the provision of tighter security especially at the borders where EC has ordered for the coordinated efforts from the officials at 490+ chekposts coming under the inter-state borders. In addition to this the EC has also come with the other safety and vigil methods where they have tried to digitalize the entire process of complaining against the abusers and defaulters. By bringing up the cVigil App to report any such incidents or by enhancing the election seizure management system, the body has tried to include the citizens at every level. The body has ensure action in 100minutuews for every reporting. New changes are also going to be witnessed in the standard practice of postal ballot where the postal ballot will be available only at the facilitation centers.

The Assembly elections of these five states prior to the national elections will serve as the testing pitch for the Election Commission of India for all the new changes that they have come forward with.            With increased level of accountability and transparency through the digital initiatives and other inclusive methods, the EC is not only hopeful in successfully achieving the goal of creating the procedure voter friendly but also a high voter turnout with increased participation from the least privileged and marginalized section of the society.

Rajendra Shukla, a seasoned 4-time MLA from the Rewa constituency in the Vindh region, embarked on his political journey in 1995 as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Over the years, he earned electoral victories in 2008, 2013, and 2018, establishing himself as a dedicated representative. Notably, from 2018 to 2020, he assumed the role of Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Employment in the Madhya Pradesh Government.

Hailing from the Balaghar constituency in the Mahakoshal region, Gaurishankar Bisen, a Rajput leader, has a notable history of service under Shivraj Chouhan’s leadership. He commenced his political career as a member of the Janata Party before affiliating with the BJP in 1990. His contributions were acknowledged through consecutive election victories in 2008 and 2013, during which he held a cabinet minister position within the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government from 2013 to 2018.

Rahul Lodhi, an OBC leader from Kharagpur, entered the political arena through the Indian National Congress (INC). His trajectory includes serving as a member of the Narsinghpur Municipal Corporation in 2009. In a significant turn of events, he shifted allegiance to the BJP in 2018, securing victory in the Damoh constituency bypoll in May 2021, further diversifying the state’s political landscape.