Leaders React To NDTV Impact Story Which Led To Probe In Man's Dissappreance

The controversy centres around a piece of land in Sagar district, where the Cambridge School is operated by Gyanveer Seva Samiti, chaired by Savita Singh Rajput, wife of Minister Govind Singh Rajput.

The question "Where is Mansingh Patel?" was first raised by NDTV on January 7 last year. The Supreme Court has now directed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to find the answer. This directive comes in response to a habeas corpus petition, which demanded that Mansingh Patel be produced before the court, alleging that he has been unlawfully detained.

Former Chief Minister Digvijay Singh welcomed the Supreme Court's decision, while the opposition has become increasingly aggressive, demanding resignations. Govind Singh Rajput, however, asserted that the Supreme Court's order proves there is a political conspiracy against him and that he has been absolved of any wrongdoing. He expressed his willingness to cooperate with the SIT and warned of defamation suits against anyone attempting to tarnish his image.

Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari criticized the state's Home Minister and the entire Home Ministry, arguing that the Supreme Court's decision to appoint an SIT with officers from outside the state reflects a lack of faith in the local police. Mr Patwari called for the resignation of both the Home Minister and the involved minister, asserting that the Supreme Court's order highlights the incompetence of the state's police and administration.