Mohan Yadav Set to Take Oath as Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister

Madhya Pradesh is gearing up for a change in leadership as Mohan Yadav, the Chief Minister-designate, is poised to take the oath of office on December 13 in Bhopal. The swearing-in ceremony will also witness the induction of Deputy Chief Minister-designates Rajendra Shukla and Jagdish Devda.

Mohan Yadav, representing the Ujjain Dakshin constituency, has been a prominent political figure in Madhya Pradesh. Elected in 2013, 2018, and 2023, he secured a resounding victory in the 2023 elections with a margin of over 13,000 votes. Born on March 25, 1965, in Ujjain, Yadav is the son of Poonamchand Yadav.

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As part of Shivraj Singh Chouhan's government, Mohan Yadav holds the position of a cabinet minister. His political journey reflects the Bharatiya Janata Party's strategy to appeal to the Other Backward Caste (OBC) community, which holds substantial influence in Madhya Pradesh.

In addition to Yadav's appointment, the government has named Jagdish Devda and Rajendra Shukla as Deputy Chief Ministers. Devda, a two-term MLA from Mandsaur, and Shukla, an MLA from Rewa, bring diverse experiences to the leadership team.

Narendra Singh Tomar, the former Union Agriculture Minister, has been elected as the Speaker of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, further adding to the dynamic composition of the leadership.

Beyond politics, Mohan Yadav is actively involved in wrestling associations in the state, contributing to his public image and support from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). As he assumes the role of Chief Minister, observers are keen to see the impact of his leadership on the state's political landscape. The ceremony on December 13 marks a significant moment in Madhya Pradesh's political history.