Education Minister Proposes Mahakal Standard Time
On April 5, 2026 Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan proposed replacing Greenwich Mean Time with 'Mahakal Standard Time' (MST), arguing Ujjain's historical role in astronomy and claiming modern AI tools validate the city's primacy. Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav backed the proposal while Congress criticized it as political posturing; the state said it will develop Ujjain as a scientific and religious centre.
Scoring Rationale
Same-day political proposal backed by official ministers gives credibility; novelty is modest and scope is largely national. Score reflects credible sources but limited technical detail and practical actionability.
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Sources
- Read OriginalEducation minister bats for ‘Mahakal Standard Time’: ‘Ujjain is where Equator, Tropic of Cancer meet’livemint.com
