Maharani Padmavati's memorial will be established in the state capital to display her valor and sacrifice. People w… https://t.co/j1oW1OLqlk — CMO Madhya Pradesh (@CMMadhyaPradesh) 1511186849000

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NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday announced that the government will build Maharani Padmavati memorial in the state capital to honour the valour and sacrifice of the queen.In a tweet, the chief minister also announced "Rashtrmata Padmavati Puraskar" for people working betterment of women.Of late, the historical figure of queen Padmani has been in the news following protests by various sections of the society against the release of the controversial movie "Padmavati,” based on her life.Amid controversy to remove distorted historical facts from the movie, the chief minister on Monday announced to ban the film till corrections are made as per the public demand."The film included distorted historical facts. MP government would not allow its screening till the controversial scenes were removed", announced Chouhan after meeting a delegation of Rajput community members at his official residence."And I am saying this because people of the country and Madhya Pradesh cannot accept disrespect of its pride," the BJP leader added."The insult will not be tolerated," Chouhan said, eliciting a rousing applause from the audience.He said even if the movie is passed by the Censor Board for release in the country, it won't make it to the screens in the state.Chouhan's remarks came soon after he met a delegation of Rajput community members, who had gone to meet him demanding ban on the release of the movie in the state.