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Congress questions 4.27 crore 'Aashirvaad Ka Diya' tender awarded after deadline in Ujjain
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 11:31 PM
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The Congress party has challenged a Rs 4.27 crore contract for the ‘Aashirvaad Ka Diya’ programme in Ujjain, pointing out that the winning bid was submitted six minutes past the deadline.
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh – A tender for the ‘Aashirvaad Ka Diya’ event, organized on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, has become the subject of political scrutiny. The contract, valued at Rs 4.27 crore, was awarded to a firm despite the fact that its bid arrived six minutes after the official deadline.
The opposition Congress party lodged formal objections, arguing that the late submission violates procurement rules and raises concerns about transparency. Party representatives demanded a detailed inquiry into the award process and called for the contract to be re‑tendered.
Election officials have not yet released a response, and the matter is expected to be examined by the state procurement authority. The controversy adds to ongoing debates over tendering practices in the state.
The opposition Congress party lodged formal objections, arguing that the late submission violates procurement rules and raises concerns about transparency. Party representatives demanded a detailed inquiry into the award process and called for the contract to be re‑tendered.
Election officials have not yet released a response, and the matter is expected to be examined by the state procurement authority. The controversy adds to ongoing debates over tendering practices in the state.