MP Council of Ministers gave assistance of Rs 1 crore to the family of Inspector Ashish Sharma martyred in the Naxal campaign and appointed his brother to the post of Sub Inspector. Approval was given to present the bill to conduct Municipality-Municipal Council President elections again through direct system.
Bhopal. A meeting of the Council of Ministers was held in the Ministry on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav. The meeting started with Vande Mataram song. Many important proposals were approved in this meeting.
Assistance to the family of Inspector Ashish Sharma martyred in anti-Naxal operation
The Council of Ministers has approved financial assistance of Rs 1 crore to the family of Inspector (Special Armed Forces) Ashish Sharma, who was martyred during the anti-Naxal operation on 19 November 2025. Along with this, it has also been decided to give compassionate appointment to his younger brother Ankit Sharma on the post of Sub Inspector in the District Police Force.
Bravery and achievements of Martyr Inspector Ashish Sharma
Late Inspector Ashish Sharma was a very promising, talented and courageous officer. He was awarded the President’s Gallantry Medal twice. Apart from this, Internal Service Medal was also given by the Chief Minister in the year 2021, Durgam Seva Medal in the year 2023 and Out of Promotion was also given by the state government in the year 2023. Keeping in mind his bravery and service, the Council of Ministers decided to provide this assistance and appointment.
Municipality and City Council President elections will again be held through direct system
The Council of Ministers has approved presenting the bill in the Legislative Assembly regarding conducting elections for the post of Chairman of Municipality and Municipal Council in the state again through direct system (voting by direct voters). It is noteworthy that from 1999 to 2014, elections for these posts were held through direct system only. In the year 2022, these elections were conducted by ward councilors through indirect system. The mayor is still elected directly by the voters in the direct system. The government believes that direct election of the president will further strengthen local democracy.