Mohan Yadav Named Chief Minister-Elect of Madhya Pradesh: BJP Decides in Legislative Meeting

Mohan Yadav is set to become the next Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, as declared in the aftermath of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) legislature meeting on Monday.

Mohan Yadav, an influential Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Ujjain South constituency, has been at the forefront of Madhya Pradesh's political arena since his electoral debut in 2013. The decision to appoint him as the chief minister-elect was finalized during a crucial BJP legislative party meeting held at the party's headquarters in Bhopal.

#WATCH | BJP leaders including Shivraj Singh Chauhan, congratulate party leader Mohan Yadav after he was named as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh pic.twitter.com/SibAIt4Cnh — ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2023

Born on March 25, 1965, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav's political journey gained momentum when he secured his MLA position in 2013, subsequently retaining it in the 2018 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election. His stature within the state's political landscape reached new heights when he assumed the role of a cabinet minister on July 2, 2020, in Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's government.

Apart from his political commitments, Yadav is recognized as a successful businessman. His association with the BJP spans several years, and his deep-rooted connections within the party have positioned him as a pivotal figure in Madhya Pradesh's political spectrum.

In the recently concluded 2023 Madhya Pradesh Assembly election, Yadav convincingly defended his seat in the Ujjain South constituency, securing a victory margin of 12,941 votes against Congress candidate Chetan Premnarayan Yadav. This triumph marked his third consecutive term as an MLA, garnering a total of 95,699 votes.

The Ujjain South constituency, nestled in the Malwa North region and falling under the Ujjain Lok Sabha constituency, has been a traditional stronghold for the BJP since 2003.

The 58-year-old leader's ascent to the position of chief minister-elect was officially announced by the BJP, with the party expressing confidence in Yadav's leadership capabilities. The legislative meeting also witnessed the appointment of Narendra Singh Tomar, the union minister who resigned post his assembly election victory, as the new assembly speaker.

Mohan Yadav's political trajectory, endorsed by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), was highlighted by his previous role as the higher education minister in the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government. This announcement follows the BJP's resounding success in the Madhya Pradesh assembly election, where the party secured an impressive 163 out of 230 seats, effectively overcoming anti-incumbency sentiments.