A significant disruption occurred in Ratlam when at least 19 vehicles in Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's convoy broke down after refueling at a local petrol pump. The vehicles were reportedly filled with diesel contaminated with water, leading to their breakdown and subsequent towing.
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