Under the scheme, open to people from all faiths, senior citizens can go on a pilgrimage free of cost. At a recent cabinet meeting, Chouhan told his ministerial colleagues to take turns to accompany senior citizens travelling under the scheme. The Opposition Congress has questioned the chief minister's order wondering how a minister could stay away from work for 10 days. "In principle, it is welcoming that ministers will be assisting senior citizens. asked Pankaj Chaturvedi, Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson.

Source: The Telegraph February 19, 2017 21:48 UTC