<span style="color: #222222;">In view of the festivals like Holi, shab-e-barat, Easter, Eid- ul-fitr instructions have been issued by the Madhya Pradesh government. State government banned public gatherings on Holi and extended Sunday lockdown to four more cities Betul, Ratlam, Khargone and Chhindwara along with Bhopal, Indore and Jabalpur. Chief Minister Mr Chouhan said that these decisions have been taken in public interest.<br />'' <br />'' Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that vigilance is must in view of increasing cases of Corona in the state. Therefore, it is necessary to follow the principle of 'Meri Holi-Mere Ghar' while limiting the festival of Holi to our homes.<br />'' <br />''<br />''Other public events including ger, mela, chal samaroh will be banned in the entire state. Minister for medical education Vishwas Sarang said that all religious gatherings are prohibited. Every district will appoint a crisis management committee that will hold meetings with religious heads and prominent citizens to advise against crowded celebrations.</span>