Shivraj Singh Chauhan, who has been Chief Minister four times, will replace him. BJP central observers were present at a meeting in Bhopal where the party announced its intention to elect Yadav.
Mohan Yadav, 58, BJP MLA from Ujjain South, has been named the next Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. Yadav, 58, expressed his gratitude to the BJP with gratitude and humility, saying, “With your love and blessings, I will fulfill the responsibility you have given to a small worker like me.” With a significant lead of 12,941 votes, Yadav sealed his victory by defeating the Congress contender. Shivraj Singh Chauhan, who has been Chief Minister four times, will replace him. Yadav’s appointment was announced by the BJP during a meeting in Bhopal, in which its central observers were present.
Yadav’s experience in politics is evident, he served as a member of the Ujjain Legislative Assembly (MLA) three times and served as Chouhan’s education minister during that period.
Yadav’s strong ties with the OBC community and the enduring reality of Ujjain have been highlighted by MLA Govind Singh Rajput, who calls Yadav’s appointment a source of pride. He expresses optimism for the future development of Madhya Pradesh under Yadav’s direction.
It is noteworthy that Yadav had close ties with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which played an important role in appointing him as the Chief Minister. These elements, along with his membership in the powerful Other Backward Class (OBC) group, gave him a significant edge over other contenders. Notably, the BJP has a track record of nominating OBC chief ministers, starting with Uma Bharti and continuing with Babulal Gaur and Chouhan.
There was initially talk about whether Chouhan, famous for his “Laadli Brahmin” initiative, or a newcomer would be the next chief minister. However, the election went in favor of a new face, as Jabalpur MLA Rakesh Singh confirmed that it was Chouhan who had first suggested Yadav’s name for the chief minister’s post.
He describes Yadav as a capable leader and hopes that he will implement the development plans of BJP. Singh makes it clear that he was never in the race for the chief ministerial post, even though he had promised to fulfill his responsibilities as a state MLA.
Along with wishing for a seamless transfer of power, Chouhan expressed confidence that Yadav will lead Madhya Pradesh towards significant progress and public well-being under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chauhan said, “I heartily congratulate him and wish him all the best for this new responsibility.”
Yadav went to Governor Mangubhai Patel’s house in the evening to stake formal claim to form the next government.
Several people, including Union Minister Prahlad Patel, BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya and possibly Chouhan himself, had been the subject of speculation regarding Chouhan’s replacement.
According to Vijayvargiya, new leadership is the cornerstone of “new energy, new hope, new development”. Expressing his confidence, he said that due to the continuous efforts of PM Modi, Madhya Pradesh will become a model state.
Two Deputy Chief Minister appointments have also been announced by the BJP. These posts are expected to be filled by Brahmin leader Rajendra Shukla, who represents Rewa constituency in BJP stronghold Vindhya, and former finance minister Jagdish Deora, who represents Malhargarh constituency in Mandsaur. As MLAs, both of them have had notable tenures, having been elected eight times and five times respectively.
Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar is one of the other important appointments. Tomar resigned from the post of Union Minister after victory in the state elections.
After winning on December 3, the BJP has now successfully captured two of the three chief ministerial posts in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, where Vishnu Dev Sai was announced as the new chief minister. Rajasthan is the only state that has not yet announced the appointment of its new governor.
