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Bhopal and Indore Master Plan for Metro Region on Hold

BHOPAL: Plans for the master development of Bhopal and Indore are currently on hold as the Madhya Pradesh government aims to finalize metropolitan region strategies for the two cities, as confirmed by a state minister earlier this week. The plans were completed approximately a year and a half ago but may be revised to align with forthcoming metropolitan area proposals. Urban development and housing minister Kailash Vijayvargiya shared these updates with the state assembly on February 24. “Our department finished the master plan about a year and a half ago; it is ready,” Vijayvargiya mentioned. He also noted recent discussions…

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Indore Property Survey Controversy: Mayor Halts Drive for SOP

INDORE: A significant controversy arose over the Indore Municipal Corporation’s (IMC) ward-wise property tax survey late Saturday evening, leading to a standoff at the Bhanwarkuan police station and multiple FIRs. The situation prompted political intervention, with cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya calling for an emergency meeting. The conflict began in Ward 74, where IMC mobilized staff from 22 zones for a property tax assessment. On Saturday, an altercation occurred between area revenue officer (ARO) Shailendra Singh and local politician Sunil Hardia (the husband of a corporator) along with his son. This led to a confrontation at the Bhanwarkuan police station. An…