CM Yadav inspects Simhastha works on bike:Wears helmet, walks 2 km through Ujjain, makes jalebis during ground reality check

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav conducted an on-ground inspection of preparations for Simhastha-2028 on Friday evening, setting aside official protocol to tour parts of Ujjain on a motorcycle while wearing a helmet. The Chief Minister later walked nearly 2 kilometres through the city to review ongoing development works, interacted with residents, and issued on-the-spot instructions to officials. During the visit, he also stopped at a familiar sweet shop at Kanthal Square, where he prepared jalebis and shared tea with the shop owner. Motorcycle tour across key development sites After arriving in Ujjain from Nagda on Friday evening, CM Yadav left the Chief Minister’s residence on a motorcycle wearing a helmet. He inspected ongoing infrastructure and development projects across several locations, including: The inspection focused on works related to preparations for Simhastha-2028, one of the country’s largest religious congregations. See these pictures Walks 2 km, interacts with residents After reviewing construction work at Freeganj Bridge and Medicity, the Chief Minister walked nearly 2 kilometres from Koyla Phatak to Kanthal Square. During the walk, he assessed road widening projects and other Simhastha-related infrastructure works, interacted with local residents, and issued directions to officials to expedite pending work. Residents welcomed him at several points along the route. Stops at old acquaintance’s sweet shop At Kanthal Square, the Chief Minister visited a jalebi shop owned by an old acquaintance. He prepared jalebis himself, ordered tea, and drank warm water while interacting with the shop owner. Yadav said he had been associated with the shop since his days in student politics. ‘Wanted to see the ground reality myself’ Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister said preparations for Simhastha-2028 are progressing rapidly. He said the state government is strengthening roads, traffic management, and civic infrastructure to accommodate the expected influx of millions of devotees during the religious event. Explaining his decision to inspect the city on a motorcycle and on foot, Yadav said the objective was to personally assess the actual progress of development works on the ground. He also noted that after the development of the Mahakal Mahalok corridor, religious tourism in Ujjain has increased significantly, contributing to the state’s economy and creating more employment opportunities.