Ujjain, April 30 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav attended a mass wedding ceremony organised in Daukhedi, Ujjain district on Wednesday and blessed the newly-wed couples for a happy married life on the occasion.

A total of 70 newly-wed couples walked down the aisle during the ceremony, and CM Yadav wished that the lives of all the couples be filled with joy, happiness and prosperity.

"Today, I attended a mass wedding ceremony in Daukhedi, Ujjain, on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. Akshaya Tritiya is considered one of the most auspicious Muhurtas. Today is a very special day, and I extend my greetings to all the newlywed couples. Our government is also providing Rs 55,000 to each couple. The mass wedding ceremonies stop extra...