Madhya Pradesh Government Halts Mayor Fund, Igniting Political Turmoil: What Lies Ahead?
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MP Govt Halts Mayor's Fund, Sparks Political Storm Ahead of Elections
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News18•06-03-2026, 11:12
MP Govt Halts Mayor's Fund, Sparks Political Storm Ahead of Elections
•Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Department has stopped the Mayor's Fund, citing no separate provision in the MP Municipal Corporation Act 1956 and 2018 Rules.
•The move has intensified political activity across the state, especially with municipal corporation elections expected next year.
•Large cities like Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur used the Mayor's Fund (e.g., Rs 10 crore in Bhopal) for local development works.
•Deputy Secretary Pramod Kumar Shukla's order emphasizes strict adherence to legal provisions and financial discipline in budget preparation.
•Funds for other public representatives (President, MIC members, councilors) remain unaffected, raising concerns about imbalance and impact on Mayor-led projects.
