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Politics
Chief Minister clears part of his Ujjain home for road widening project
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 01:45 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh chief minister has begun a road‑widening scheme in Ujjain, personally clearing a section of his own residence to make way for the expansion.
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh – The state government has launched a road‑widening initiative on a major thoroughfare in Ujjain, and the chief minister personally oversaw the removal of a portion of his own house to accommodate the expanded carriageway. The work, which began early this week, aims to alleviate chronic traffic congestion on the city’s central artery and improve connectivity for commuters.
The project involves widening the existing road by several metres, requiring the acquisition of adjacent properties. In a symbolic gesture, the chief minister ordered the demolition of the section of his residence that lay in the planned right‑of‑way, demonstrating a hands‑on approach to the infrastructure drive. Officials say the move is intended to set a precedent for swift land‑acquisition and to reassure the public that the government is committed to the development plan.
State officials have indicated that the widening work will be completed in phases over the next six months, with traffic management measures already in place. Local residents have expressed mixed reactions, with some praising the CM’s direct involvement and others voicing concerns about displacement. The administration has promised compensation for affected property owners and has urged citizens to cooperate for the project’s timely completion.
The project involves widening the existing road by several metres, requiring the acquisition of adjacent properties. In a symbolic gesture, the chief minister ordered the demolition of the section of his residence that lay in the planned right‑of‑way, demonstrating a hands‑on approach to the infrastructure drive. Officials say the move is intended to set a precedent for swift land‑acquisition and to reassure the public that the government is committed to the development plan.
State officials have indicated that the widening work will be completed in phases over the next six months, with traffic management measures already in place. Local residents have expressed mixed reactions, with some praising the CM’s direct involvement and others voicing concerns about displacement. The administration has promised compensation for affected property owners and has urged citizens to cooperate for the project’s timely completion.