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Business Standard
28-06-2025
- Business Standard
BPCL blames rain after water-mixed fuel affects MP CM's convoy vehicles
After the vehicles in Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's convoy stopped working as water-mixed fuel was filled in them, the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on Saturday said "unusual heavy rainfall" caused water to enter fuel storage tanks at its petrol pump in Ratlam. It also said that samples of fuel from the petrol pump were collected and sent for testing in the wake of the incident. The incident occurred on June 26 around 10 pm at the Shakti Fuels petrol pump at Dosigaon in Ratlam. Soon after refuelling there, all vehicles in the CM's convoy broke down and they had to be pushed and parked on the side of the road, according to officials. After the breakdown, the administration arranged new vehicles from Indore and also sealed the petrol pump. In a statement, the BPCL said, "We deeply regret the inconvenience caused to our customers by an isolated incident of presence of water in the diesel tank at our Fuel Station, M/s Shakti Fuel Point in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, which affected some vehicles on the evening of June 26, 2025." "Preliminary inspections conducted by government officials, including the Food Inspector and Tehsildar, revealed water in the underground High-Speed Diesel (HSD) tank. In contrast, the petrol (MS) tank remained unaffected," it said. Initial assessments indicate that the water presence in the diesel tank was likely due to unusual heavy rainfall in the area during the day. The dealer had checked both petrol and diesel tanks earlier that morning as per the standard operating procedure and no water presence was found in both the tanks, the public sector company said. The fuel station sold high-speed diesel (HSD) to consumers prior to the time of the incident without any issues, it said. Following the directives from local authorities, the outlet was promptly closed at 11.45 pm on June 26. Fuel samples were collected and have been sent for testing, with results anticipated soon. As a precaution, all sales and supplies from the outlet have been stopped and the fuel station has been closed. A formal letter to the dealership has been issued, the BPCL said. "We are actively cooperating with authorities and are implementing all necessary corrective and preventive measures," it added. The incident took place a day before CM Yadav's scheduled programme in Ratlam. Additional Collector Shalini Shrivastava earlier told PTI that shortly after refuelling at the petrol pump, the engines of cars in the CM's convoy stopped working. As soon as the complaint was received, a sample of fuel was collected from that petrol pump, and the establishment was immediately sealed, she said. The vehicles had been requisitioned for the Regional Industry, Skill and Employment Conclave MP Rise 2025 being organised in Ratlam. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
India Today
28-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Mohan Yadav's convoy cars break down in Madhya Pradesh after water found in fuel
Ahead of the Regional Industry, Skill and Employment Conclave MP Rise 2025 in Ratlam on Friday, Madhya Pradesh, several vehicles of Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav's convoy stalled after water was allegedly filled in place of incident occurred late Thursday night when around 19 Innova vehicles, arranged from Indore for the Chief Minister's convoy, stopped to refuel at Shakti Fuels, a Bharat Petroleum petrol pump near Dhosi village. Shortly after refuelling, all vehicles began to break down one after the reported the issue to the petrol pump staff, prompting immediate administrative action. Officials reached the spot and inspected the vehicles. Upon draining the fuel tanks, they discovered water mixed with diesel. The situation caused panic, turning the petrol pump into a makeshift garage as vehicle after vehicle required inspection. Other truck drivers also reached the pump with similar complaints. One truck, which had filled with nearly 200 litres of diesel, also broke down after a short run. When the tanks were opened, it was found that 10 out of 20 litres in some vehicles were water. This pattern repeated across all affected the discovery, officials sealed the petrol pump. A replacement fleet was quickly arranged from Indore to ensure the Chief Minister's schedule was not petrol pump staff, in their defence, claimed that rainwater might have seeped into the diesel storage.- EndsInputs from Vijay Watch IN THIS STORY#Madhya Pradesh
India Gazette
27-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Investment Proposals worth Rs 30,402 crore received at Ratlam's MP RISE 2025 Conclave, says CM Mohan Yadav
Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav attended MP-RISE 2025 (Regional Industry, Skill and Employment) conclave held in Ratlam district on Friday and informed that investment proposals worth Rs 30,402 crore received at the Conclave, which expects to generate 35,520 employment opportunities. CM Yadav highlighted that Madhya Pradesh is undergoing transformation and innovations are being made in every sector of development. He affirmed that the journey of Madhya Pradesh's industrial growth will now move forward at an even faster pace. The CM also said that the government is making every possible effort to enhance the state's prospects and create more job opportunities for youth, adding that interactive sessions are being conducted across cities to attract investment, with the next to be held in Surat on June 29. He announced, 'Six villages adjoining the Ratlam Mega Investment Region -- Bibdaud, Palsodi, Rampuria, Sarwani Khurd, Jamthun, and Julwaniya -- an amount of Rs 50 lakh per gram panchayat has been approved for the construction of roads, community buildings, and necessary infrastructure development for the benefit of local residents. Establishment of a 220 KV power line in the new area to facilitate the industrial units in the investment zone and industrial park of Ratlam.' Additionally, he declared that an international-standard hockey astro turf would be built at the Polo Ground in Ratlam, and a large airstrip will also be constructed. He further announced the development of a satellite township in the Kalika Mata temple complex. CM Yadav also transferred Rs 3,861 crore as loan amount to over 4 lakh beneficiaries for self-employment and provided land allotment letters to 35 large industrial units investing over Rs 6,000 crore, promising more than 17,600 jobs on the occasion. Along with this, he also performed Bhoomi-Poojan and the inauguration of 94 industrial units and clusters worth over Rs 2,012 crore. The CM Yadav further disbursed Rs 270 crore incentive grants to 288 MSMEs and Rs 425 crore financial support transferred to 140 large industries. He also provided land allotment letters to 538 MSME units. The Chief Minister also emphasised the state's improved connectivity, stating that with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, both cities are now just six hours away from Ratlam. In the coming years, air cargo services will be introduced to facilitate goods transport, and discussions are underway with the Maharashtra government to provide port facilities for Madhya Pradesh traders. The Chief Minister stressed that even the smallest investor is valuable to the government. 'The world is amazed by the strength of our economy. Many households run their kitchens because of your factories. Factories are no less than temples of prosperity,' he remarked. CM Yadav emphasised that RISE Conclave is an innovative step toward creating new entrepreneurs. He interacted virtually with entrepreneurs and representatives from Rewa, Sagar, Alirajpur, Dhar, and Ratlam. The CM also inaugurated 8 major development projects worth Rs 202 crore and distributed job offer letters to 263 aspirational youth, according to an official release. Furthermore, various leading industrialists across the country held one-on-one discussions with Chief Minister Yadav and presented their investment proposals, expressing keen interest in setting up industries in Madhya Pradesh. The discussions focused on potential investment zones and various industrial facilities available in the state. The Chief Minister assured the investors of a highly conducive and supportive environment for industrial growth in Madhya Pradesh. (ANI)
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- The Hindu
Diesel disaster: 19 vehicles break down before M.P CM's visit
Bhopal At least 19 official vehicles arranged for Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's visit broke down on Thursday evening after allegedly being refuelled with water-contaminated diesel at a fuel station in Ratlam district, officials said on Friday. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. at a petrol pump in Dosigaon village, where the vehicles, mostly SUVs, were refuelled and subsequently suffered engine failure. Emergency repair work was carried out on site, and an investigation was immediately launched. Speaking to The Hindu, Ratlam District Collector Rajesh Batham confirmed that preliminary testing of diesel samples from the pump showed 'a variation in diesel density.' 'An indicator installed at the pump also detected the presence of water in the diesel, yet the fuel was still being sold to customers,' Mr. Batham said. He added that the pump has been sealed and a formal inquiry is underway. An FIR has been registered against the fuel station management under relevant legal provisions. Mr. Batham clarified that the affected vehicles were not part of the Chief Minister's official convoy. 'Several vehicles are hired or arranged for various official duties. These particular vehicles had not yet been assigned to the Chief Minister's convoy when the incident occurred,' he said. Chief Minister Yadav was in Ratlam on Friday to attend the Regional Industry, Skill, and Employment Conclave — MP Rise 2025. The contamination incident caused confusion and chaos at the fuel station, prompting the arrival of officials from multiple departments, including the police. Videos from the scene showed mechanics attempting urgent repairs on the disabled vehicles. Additional vehicles were later requisitioned from Indore to ensure the event continued without disruption.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- The Hindu
Diesel mixed with water stalls 19 official vehicles ahead of CM Mohan Yadav's visit
At least 19 official vehicles arranged for Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's visit broke down on Thursday (June 26, 2025) evening after allegedly being refuelled with water-contaminated diesel at a fuel station in Ratlam district, officials said on Friday. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. at a fuel pump in Dosigaon village, where the vehicles — mostly SUVs — were refuelled and subsequently developed engine failure. Emergency repair work was undertaken at the site, while an investigation was launched into the matter. Speaking to The Hindu, Ratlam District Collector Rajesh Batham said that initial testing of diesel samples taken from the pump indicated a 'variation in diesel density'. 'An indicator that is installed at the pump also showed water content in their diesel, despite that they were giving it to customers,' Mr. Batham said. He added that the pump has been sealed and a formal inquiry is in progress. An FIR has been registered against the management of the fuel station under relevant legal provisions. Mr. Batham, however, clarified that the affected vehicles were not part of the Chief Minister's convoy. 'Several vehicles are called or hired for various official purposes and similarly these vehicles had been arranged and could have been used anywhere. The incident took place before they could be made part of the Chief Minister's convoy or assigned any other role,' he said. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was in Ratlam on Friday to attend the Regional Industry, Skill, and Employment Conclave — MP Rise 2025. The incident led to confusion and activity at the pump, with officials from multiple departments, including the police, arriving to oversee the situation. Video clips from the scene showed several mechanics attempting to repair the affected vehicles. Additional vehicles were later requisitioned from Indore to ensure the smooth conduct of the event.
