Bhopal, Aug. 2 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav here on Sunday paid floral tributes to the State's first Chief Minister, late Ravishankar Shukla, on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

CM Yadav lauded Shukla's administrative foresight and his foundational role in shaping the modern state of Madhya Pradesh, specifically highlighting his historic decision regarding the state's capital.

"He (Ravishankar Shukla) served as the first Chief Minister of the newly formed Madhya Pradesh, having previously held the same office for the Central Provinces and Berar. He will always be remembered for his contributions across various sectors, including education, irrigation, and industry--as well as for his administrative acumen," Yadav s...