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BJD slams BJP over induction of chit fund scam accused

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday said the induction of former party MLA Pravat Ranjan Biswal into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would have no bearing on its organisational strength, while accusing the saffron party of compromising its moral stand by admitting a leader facing trial in the Seashore chit fund scam.

Ban on liquor sale and consumption at 19 places in MP

The Madhya Pradesh BJP government has decided to impose a complete ban on sale and consumption of liquor by closing down all alcohol shops at 19 different places, including 17 holy towns, in the state including Ujjain, thE hometown of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, where the world famous Lord Mahakaleshwar Temple is situated.