Bhopal, Nov 17 (PTI) The Madhya Pradesh government on Monday decided to repeal the land pooling scheme in Ujjain Simhastha (Kumbh) mela area following massive protests by farmers, an official said.

The official said Chief Minister Mohan Yadav decided to repeal the scheme after discussions with representatives of the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, the BJP, public representatives in Ujjain, and the district administration at his residence.

He said Yadav directed the Urban Administration Development Department and the district administration to issue orders in this matter.

The meeting agreed to make every possible effort to ensure a divine, grand, and world-class Simhastha event, in which the interests of seers and farmers will be comprehensively taken into account.

Chief Minister Yadav said the

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