Jagdish Devda and Rajendra Shukla have been appointed as his deputies, former Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, will assume the role of the Speaker.
Bhopal, EW Correspondent: In a sudden and unexpected turn of events, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Mohan Yadav as the next Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, ending days of speculation and anticipation. The 58-year-old three-time MLA from Ujjain South, who previously served as a minister in the cabinet of former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is set to take charge as the state’s top executive.
Accompanying Yadav in his new role, Jagdish Devda and Rajendra Shukla have been appointed as his deputies, signifying a strategic move to build a diverse leadership structure. Additionally, former Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, who contested in the state polls, will assume the role of the Speaker.
Expressing his gratitude and humility, CM-designate Mohan Yadav stated, “I am a small worker of the party. I thank all of you, the state leadership, and the central leadership. With your love and support, I will try to fulfill my responsibilities.”
In an exclusive statement to The Emerging World, Yadav extended his thanks to the top brass of the BJP, saying, “I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, party President JP Nadda,” acknowledging the support from key leaders.
Mohan Yadav: A Brief Profile
Mohan Yadav’s foray into politics commenced with his first election as an MLA in 2013, solidifying his standing with a re-election in the 2018 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election. His political trajectory reached new heights when he assumed office as a cabinet minister on July 2, 2020, in Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s government.
Born on March 25, 1965, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Yadav has a long association with the BJP, seamlessly blending his political endeavors with a successful business career. In the recently concluded 2023 Madhya Pradesh Assembly election, he secured a convincing victory in the Ujjain South constituency, triumphing over Congress candidate Chetan Premnarayan Yadav by a margin of 12,941 votes. This win marked his third consecutive term as an MLA, securing 95,699 votes in total.
The Ujjain South constituency, situated in the Malwa North region and falling under the Ujjain Lok Sabha constituency, has been a traditional stronghold for the BJP since 2003. Yadav’s continued electoral success underscores the party’s popularity and dominance in the region.
As Mohan Yadav prepares to assume the responsibilities of Chief Minister, his political acumen, coupled with his experience as a cabinet minister, positions him as a key figure in steering Madhya Pradesh toward a path of progress and development. The BJP’s strategic selection of deputies further emphasizes the party’s commitment to a balanced and inclusive leadership approach, ushering in a new era for the state under Yadav’s leadership.
