Bhopal, Oct 13 (PTI) The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to release approximately 29 prisoners for good conduct in jails on Tribal Pride Day, observed on November 15, after granting them remission, officials said on Monday.

They claimed that MP will become the first state in the country to release prisoners on grounds of good behaviour while serving jail terms, on the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.

The move also marks the fifth occasion in a year when the government will release such prisoners. Show Full Article

Earlier in the current year, prisoners were released on good conduct on four occasions, according to a government release.

The latest move came on the recommendation of Governor Mangubhai Patel, who batted for remission for prisone

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