Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Madhya Pradesh Plans 5.8 Million Lamps for Modi Birthday
Madhya Pradesh plans to light 5.8 million lamps on September 17.
The event is being held for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.
Lamps will be lit in many places across the state.
The Mahakal Mahalok in Ujjain will also take part.
A month-long programme called Seva Sankalp Abhiyan will begin on the same day.
It will include activities focused on public service and welfare.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the celebrations recognize Modi’s 25 years of public service.
He said the state wants to connect this idea of service with development and good governance.
Madhya Pradesh plans to light 5.8 million lamps across the state on September 17.
The display will include the Mahakal Mahalok in Ujjain and other public places.
A month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan will run from September 17 to October 17.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the programme will honor Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public service.
The state says the celebrations will emphasize public welfare, service, development and good governance rather than political office.
- Who
- The Madhya Pradesh government, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are central to the announcement.
- What
- The state plans to light 5.8 million lamps and hold a month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
- When
- The lamp-lighting is planned for September 17, followed by the campaign through October 17.
- Where
- Across Madhya Pradesh, including the Mahakal Mahalok in Ujjain and other religious, cultural and public places.
- Why
- The programme is intended to mark Modi’s birthday, recognize his 25 years in public service and promote public welfare and service.
- Planned lamps
- 5.8 million
- Lamp-lighting date
- September 17
- Campaign
- Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
- Campaign period
- September 17 to October 17
- Featured location
- Mahakal Mahalok in Ujjain
- Announced by
- Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
- Stated focus
- Public service, welfare, development and good governance