Madhya Pradesh CM Cites 'Betaal Pachisi' to Comment on Bangladesh Turmoil

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav drew lessons from the ancient text 'Betaal Pachisi' to comment on the current turmoil in Bangladesh and Afghanistan. He explained that learned people tend to seek solitude in chaotic times, similar to the character Betaal in the stories. Yadav highlighted that a state's progress relies on the congregation of intellectual people.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday referenced the ancient text 'Betaal Pachisi' to draw comparisons with the present unrest in Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

Citing the revered stories of Ujjain's emperor Vikramaditya and Betaal, Yadav said that intellectuals often seek isolation during times of turmoil, as evidenced by Betaal's actions.

He further emphasized that a state prospers when individuals with excellent intellectual abilities are brought together from diverse areas.