The newly appointed Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Mohan Yadav and Vishnu Deo Sai, are set to take oath today in the presence of Prime Minister Modi and other senior BJP leaders. The announcement of these unexpected CM choices has created speculation regarding the composition of the cabinet, which is likely to be clarified during the swearing-in ceremonies.
Madhya Pradesh’s New CM – Mohan Yadav:
- Mohan Yadav, a 58-year-old three-time MLA, is a prominent OBC leader known for his close association with the RSS.
- Elected as an MLA from Ujjain South in 2013, 2018, and 2023, he holds an LLB, MBA, and PhD. Yadav previously served as the Higher Education Minister in Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s cabinet.
- The new CM will have two deputies, Jagdish Devda and Rajendra Shukla, while Narendra Singh Tomar will assume the role of Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker.
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan, expressing confidence in the new leadership, stated that he is certain the state will progress under Mohan Yadav’s guidance.
Chhattisgarh’s New CM – Vishnu Deo Sai:
- Vishnu Deo Sai, a 59-year-old leader, will become the first tribal Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. A former Union minister and MP, Sai’s selection surprised many.
- Despite lacking a prominent public profile, Sai brings years of electoral politics and grassroots-level experience to the role.
- Vijay Sharma and Arun Sao will serve as deputies to Vishnu Deo Sai, with former Chief Minister Raman Singh taking on the role of Speaker.
- The BJP took a week to finalize these unexpected choices, deviating from the anticipated names that had been circulating.
As the oath-taking ceremonies unfold today, the BJP’s new line of leaders is expected to usher in a fresh era of governance in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The diverse leadership team reflects a strategic shift in the party’s approach, bringing unexpected faces to the forefront.
