The Congress party has criticized the BJP's selection of Mohan Yadav as the Chief Minister designate for Madhya Pradesh, citing serious allegations against him, including manipulation in the Ujjain masterplan. Jairam Ramesh, Congress General Secretary, raised concerns about large-scale land use changes in the Ujjain masterplan, specifically involving 872 acres of land reserved for Simhastha. Ramesh highlighted viral videos on social media depicting Yadav making abusive and threatening statements. Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Modi ki Guarantee" statement, Ramesh questioned if Yadav's selection was the guarantee for Madhya Pradesh. The BJP announced Mohan Yadav as the Chief Minister after a legislative meeting on Monday. Yadav, 58, secured victory in the recent Assembly election from the Ujjain South constituency, marking his third consecutive win since 2013.
Key Points
1. The Congress criticized the BJP's choice of Mohan Yadav as the Madhya Pradesh chief minister designate, highlighting serious allegations against him, including large-scale manipulation in the Ujjain masterplan.
2. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh questioned the timing of the BJP's decision, eight days after the election results, and pointed out concerns about Yadav's involvement in changing land use for the Simhastha event in Ujjain.
3. Ramesh cited viral videos on social media where Yadav is seen making objectionable statements, abusing, and issuing threats, raising doubts about the suitability of his appointment.
4. The Congress leader sarcastically linked the situation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's earlier statement about "Modi ki Guarantee," questioning if Yadav's selection is the promised guarantee for Madhya Pradesh.
5. The BJP's decision to appoint Mohan Yadav as the Chief Minister came after a legislative meeting in the state capital, with Yadav having won the Assembly election from Ujjain South constituency in 2013 and subsequently in three consecutive elections, including 2023.
(With Agency Inputs)
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