Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a tribute on X, calling Chandrashekhar Azad a brave son of India who sacrificed everything for freedom.
- MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited Azad’s birthplace in Bhabra (Azad Nagar), paid floral respects, and conducted bhoomi pujan during the commemorations.
- Yadav announced a grand Azad Park in Chandrashekhar Azad Nagar and said tourist attractions tied to Azad’s legacy will be developed with Culture Department support.
- The chief minister inaugurated and laid foundations for 49 projects worth about Rs 171.19 crore, including a Sandipani Vidyalaya and several high-level bridges.
- He highlighted the ongoing Rs 1,800 crore Narmada irrigation project intended to supply water to 170 villages in Alirajpur, positioning heritage efforts within a broader development push.