SIR removed Bangladeshi infiltrators from voter lists, claims MP CM Yadav

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. File

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday (November 10, 2026) claimed that the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls weeded out illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators from voter lists, asserting that citizens remain steadfast with the ruling alliance to safeguard democracy.

Mr. Yadav was speaking at a Diwali Milan function in Ujjain, where he launched development projects worth ₹1,211.34 crore for the holy city ahead of the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh.

Defending the SIR exercise, the Chief Minister said that the responsibility of conducting free and fair elections rests with the Election Commission of India (ECI).

"The EC launched a nationwide campaign to ensure the accuracy of voter lists. Similar purging exercises were carried out under opposition governments in the past, but questions are now being raised when it is being conducted under our government. It is because of this process that Bangladeshi infiltrators disappeared from our voter lists and had to leave the country," he said.

Mr. Yadav asserted that people have faith in the democratic process, the Election Commission of India, and the Supreme Court.

He noted that NDA governments currently govern 80% of Indian states, representing over 120 crore citizens under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Outlining the ₹1,211.34 crore infrastructure rollout for Ujjain, Yadav said the state government is prioritising tier-II urban development while preserving cultural and religious heritage.

Key projects launched ahead of the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh include development works at the Angareshwar Mahadev temple along the Shipra river, the Gadkalika Mata temple, Sandipani Ashram, and new road and sewer networks across the fairgrounds. He also announced that the foundation stone for a new zoo and rescue centre in Ujjain will be laid on November 17.

Addressing relief for project-affected residents, Yadav stated that families voluntarily surrendering houses for road widening will receive free alternative accommodation in multi-storey complexes managed by the municipal corporation and district administration.

Similarly, affected shopkeepers will be allocated commercial spaces in new markets built by the Ujjain Development Authority and the civic body.

"We are developing the city with the cooperation of people from all communities, including Hindus and Muslims. But we must also ensure that no one's livelihood is affected in the name of development and no family has to struggle to find a roof over its head," he said.

Farmers whose land was acquired for Simhastha road projects received four times the standard compensation.

Highlighting the surge in religious tourism following the construction of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor and Mahakal Lok, Mr. Yadav noted that Ujjain has undergone a major transformation since 2022 following the development of its pilgrimage centres.

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