<span style="color: #222222;">In Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan hoisted the tri-colour and took the salute of the parade at the state-level Independence Day function held at Motilal Nehru Stadium in  Bhopal. On this occasion, Mr. Chauhan said that efforts are being made to make every person self-reliant in the state.<br />''<br />''Earlier, Chief Minister Chauhan reached the Shaurya Memorial  and paid tributes to the freedom fighters. He also unveiled a 37- feet high bronze statue of Bharat Mata in the premises.</span><br />