Foolproof Diwali: CM Mohan Yadav Issues Strict Directives to MP Officials
MP CM Mohan Yadav directs officials to ensure law and order, ban harmful crackers, and support small vendors for a peaceful Diwali celebration.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has called for a high state of alert across the state to ensure that the upcoming Diwali celebrations are peaceful, safe, and joyful. During a virtual meeting with Collectors and Superintendents of Police (SPs) held at the CM House, the Chief Minister emphasized the need for foolproof law and order arrangements to prevent any anti-social activities during the festivities.
Crackdown on Banned Firecrackers and Illicit Trade
To protect public health and safety, CM Yadav has issued a strict mandate to prevent the use of banned firecrackers, carbide lamps, and carbide guns. While encouraging citizens to celebrate with enthusiasm, he made it clear that any unlawful activities would not be tolerated.
The Chief Minister also took a hard line against the illegal liquor trade. He directed Collectors, SPs, and Excise Officers to:
- Identify and dismantle networks involved in the production and transport of poisonous and spurious liquor.
- Perform physical verification of vehicles transporting liquor.
- Ensure that licensed liquor is not sold above the government-prescribed rates.
- Conduct regular sampling of liquor, with severe penalties for licensees if harmful substances are found.
Support for Small Vendors and Social Outreach
In a move to support the local economy and the underprivileged, the Chief Minister instructed district administrations to exempt small vendors from tehbazari (market fees) for temporary stalls selling diyas, flowers, fruits, and decorative lights. He specifically ordered that these vendors should not face any unnecessary harassment by officials.
Adding a humanitarian touch to the festivities, CM Yadav urged district officials to spend time with those often forgotten during the holidays, directing them to visit orphanages, old-age homes, and residents of impoverished localities to celebrate Diwali together.
War on Drugs and Narcotics
The Chief Minister reviewed the state's campaign against drug abuse, ordering a comprehensive crackdown on narcotics. His directives include:
- Curbing the illegal cultivation of opium and cannabis.
- Shutting down laboratories used for manufacturing prohibited substances.
- Forming dedicated combat teams to take strict action under the PIT-NDPS Act.
- Increasing surveillance at high-risk areas such as schools, colleges, coaching centers, railway stations, and bus stands.
He further mandated that the district-level ENCORE committees hold regular meetings to monitor the progress of the anti-drug campaign.
Property Registrations and Farmer Welfare
On the administrative front, CM Yadav pushed for the 100 per cent completion of registrations under the Mukhyamantri Registry Yojana (Swamitva Registry) by Dhanteras. He urged Collectors to visit villages alongside local MPs and MLAs to help residents with temporary land titles obtain permanent registrations.
To motivate the grassroots administration, the CM announced that Patwaris and Tehsildars who show outstanding performance in completing these registrations will be honored on January 26, with their achievements officially recorded in their service books.
Ensuring Fertilizer Availability
Addressing the needs of the farming community, the Chief Minister highlighted the critical demand for fertilizers during the current agricultural season. He warned that Collectors would be held personally responsible for any shortages or inconvenience caused to farmers, directing the Agriculture and Marketing Departments to ensure timely and adequate distribution across all districts.