Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Madhya Pradesh Assembly to Invite Jain Saint for Special Session
The chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, said that a Jain religious leader named Acharya Samay Sagar Maharaj will speak at a special meeting of the state’s lawmakers.
This will happen in Bhopal, the state’s capital.
It is the first time a religious leader will talk in the Assembly.
The meeting is part of a ceremony called Kalash Sthapana, which marks the start of a four‑month fasting period for the saint.
The chief minister said the event shows respect for all religions and supports a law called the Uniform Civil Code.
The saint said that non‑violence is a universal value, not just for one religion.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced a special Assembly session to invite Jain saint Acharya Samay Sagar Maharaj.
The session will take place in Bhopal during the saint’s Chatumas 2026 fasting period.
It is the first time a religious leader will address the Madhya Pradesh Assembly.
The event is part of the Kalash Sthapana ceremony and aims to show respect for all religions.
The chief minister linked the invitation to the passage of the Uniform Civil Code Bill in the state.
- Who
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Jain saint Acharya Samay Sagar Maharaj
- What
- Invitation to address a special session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly
- When
- Sunday, during the Chatumas 2026 period
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh Assembly in Bhopal
- Why
- To show respect for all religions, provide guidance, and reinforce the Uniform Civil Code Bill
- Event
- Special Assembly Session
- Date
- Sunday (unspecified)
- Location
- Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Bhopal
- Participants
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Acharya Samay Sagar Maharaj
- Purpose
- Invite Jain saint to address Assembly, reinforce UCC Bill