Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav grants one‑month sentence reduction to eligible prisoners on Janmashtami

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav used the Janmashtami celebration to unveil a new clemency measure for inmates. The announcement states that prisoners who satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions will have their sentences reduced by one month.

The reduction applies only to those who qualify under the criteria set by the state government, though the specific parameters were not detailed in the statement. The move is presented as a goodwill gesture coinciding with the Hindu festival.

Authorities said the decision will be implemented through the prison administration, which will verify each inmate’s eligibility before granting the remission. No further information on the number of beneficiaries or the implementation timeline was provided.