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But now MISA detainees like freedom fighters will be entitled to full state honours during the last rites after their death,” minister for water resources and state government spokesman Narottam Mishra said.There were approximately 8,500 MISA detainees in the state during Emergency, of which 2500 are still alive. This was approved at the cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of the chief minister on Friday evening.“So far, freedom fighters were given this honour. BHOPAL: In a major decision by the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government on Friday, MISA Maintenance of Internal Security Act ) detainees will now be given state honours during the last rites after their demise. Five months before the Assembly elections in the state, the state government also sanctioned Rs 271.15 crore for electrification of all government schools.“There are schools in the state without lights and fans. The government will pass an Act in the state Assembly in the upcoming monsoon session to ensure implementation of this decision..