BHOPAL: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Mohan Yadav, a BJP legislator from Ujjain South, as the candidate for the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Mohan Yadav's political journey spans over 41 years of dedicated struggle, starting from his student days at Madhav Science College. Born in 1965 in Ujjain to Poonamchand Yadav, he pursued his education with an MA and PhD.
Yadav actively engaged in student politics, serving as the Vice-Secretary and later as the President of the Madhav Science College Student Union in 1982 and 1984, respectively. Over the years, he held various positions within the BJP, eventually earning a ministerial role. Mohan Yadav has been a controversial figure, frequently making headlines with his contentious statements.
He married Seema Yadav and has two sons and a daughter. His controversial statements, particularly regarding the use of inappropriate language during the 2020 by-election campaign, led to a one-day ban on his electoral campaigning by the Election Commission.
Political Journey Highlights: Student leader at Madhav Science College, Ujjain. Elected as the Vice-Secretary of the student union in 1982 and later served as its President in 1984. Active member of the BJP's State Executive Committee and Central Committee of the Singhastha, Madhya Pradesh. Previously served as the Chief of Madhya Pradesh Development Authority and as a member of the Advisory Committee of the Western Railway Board.
First-time MLA in 2013: Mohan Yadav first entered the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 2013, representing the Ujjain South constituency. He secured re-election in 2018. On July 2, 2020, he took the oath as Cabinet Minister (Higher Education) in the government led by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Controversies and Allegations: Yadav faced serious allegations from the Congress regarding irregularities in the Master Plan of Ujjain. The Congress claimed that the minister and his family benefited from the flawed approval of the Master Plan. Yadav vehemently denied these accusations.
Controversial Statements on Sita: In a contentious statement, Mohan Yadav sparked controversy by commenting on Sita, saying, "Due to principles, Ram had to leave Sita. She gave birth to children in the forest, enduring hardships, yet continued wishing for Ram's well-being. Today's life is similar to life after divorce." This statement stirred public debate and added to Yadav's notoriety.
In conclusion, Mohan Yadav's political journey from student leadership to becoming the Chief Minister candidate reflects a mix of accomplishments, controversies, and bold statements. As he assumes a prominent role in Madhya Pradesh politics, only time will tell how his leadership unfolds and shapes the state's future.
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