Ujjain Mayor Mukesh Tatwal Serves Pan on Diwali, Ditches VIP Protocol

Ujjain municipal commissioner Mukesh Tatwal chose a hands‑on approach to celebrate Diwali, stepping away from the usual VIP treatment. He arrived at his three‑decade‑old pan stall and personally prepared the betel leaf preparation for the public. For nearly two hours, the mayor mixed the ingredients, handed out the pan and engaged directly with the crowd. During the informal interaction, residents voiced a range of local issues, from water supply to road repairs, which the mayor noted for follow‑up. The gesture was widely reported as a symbolic move to bridge the gap between elected officials and ordinary citizens on a major festival.