Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the four-term Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh has reacted sharply to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s decision to sideline him and appoint Mahesh Yadav as the state’s new chief minister.
Addressing a press conference in Bhopal, Chouhan told reporters that he didn’t go to Delhi as he would consider death before asking for something for himself.
“I would rather die than go and ask for something for myself…that’s why I said I will not go to Delhi,” the outgoing MP CM said.
Shivraj Chouhan said that he is going as a satisfied man as BJP once again secured a thumping majority and hailed the big contribution of his popular welfare scheme ‘Ladli Behena’, along with PM Modi’s leadership.
“Aaj jab main yahan se vidayi le raha hoon…I am satisfied that in 2023, once again the BJP formed the govt with a thumping majority….this was the result of the hard work of lakhs of party workers, PM Modi’s popularity, his leadership, the schemes of Centre and state government, and the massive contribution of the ‘Ladli Behena’ scheme…” he said.
The outgoing CM also expressed confidence in the leadership abilities of new CM-designate Mahesh Yadav and said that he will keep supporting him.
“I am confident that under the leadership of CM Mohan Yadav, the BJP govt will complete the ongoing projects in the state…In terms of progress and development, Madhya Pradesh will achieve new heights. I will keep supporting him,” he added.
BJP announced Ujjain South MLA Mahesh Yadav
On Monday, the BJP threw a big surprise and announced Ujjain South MLA Mahesh Yadav as the new chief minister of the state.
Yadav, a relatively low-profile OBC leader, beat several heavyweights, including Chouhan, Prahlad Patel, and Narendra Singh Tomar, to claim the top job.
Tomar will be the new Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker. Jagdish Deora and Rajesh Shukla will be the two deputy chief ministers in the state.
On Wednesday, December 13, the new chief minister will take the oath of office.
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