The new government of Madhya Pradesh has spent over Rs 32.85 crore on air travel, averaging Rs 9.25 lakh a day, sparking debates on fiscal prudence. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, ministers, and officials made 666 air trips using rented and government-owned aircraft, with private planes accounting for Rs 36.39 crore. The reliance on rented aircraft began after a government plane crash, leading to plans to continue renting until a new jet is delivered in 2026, projecting an additional Rs 72 crore expenditure on air travel in the next two years.
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