M.P. CM announces financial aid to people died in Bhojshala movement; govt to build Saraswati corridor, research centre
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced financial aid for the families of three individuals who died during the Bhojshala protests in 2003. He also revealed plans for a 'Saraswati Lok' corridor and a research center named after King Bhoja, following a recent court ruling recognizing the site as a temple. Yadav emphasized the significance of the court's decision as a culmination of a long-standing struggle for the site.
- ▪The Chief Minister announced ₹5 lakh financial assistance for the families of three deceased individuals from the Bhojshala protests.
- ▪A recent High Court ruling declared the Bhojshala site a temple dedicated to goddess Vagdevi, dismissing claims from the Muslim community.
- ▪Yadav plans to establish a 'Saraswati Lok' corridor and a research center in honor of King Bhoja, aiming to enhance tourism and literature in the area.
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday (May 25, 2026) announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakh each to the families of the three people who had died during the February 2003 protests and clashes with the security personnel for the Bhojshala temple, as he performed worship at the site in Dhar. Mr. Yadav’s visit comes 10 days after the Madhya Pradesh High Court declared the earlier disputed Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula mosque complex a temple dedicated to goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati) and an ancient centre of Sanskrit learning. The court dismissed the Muslim community’s claim that it believes the site to be a 14th century mosque. Mr.
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