Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has marked two years in office by citing the complete eradication of Naxalism as his most significant achievement. He discussed the state's development initiatives and addressed various challenges. This success involves freeing forests, villages, and cities from Naxalite activities across the state.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reviewed his two-year tenure in an interview with The Indian Express. He described the anti-Naxalite campaign as his most enjoyable work, which freed the state from the Naxal movement. Yadav stated that Madhya Pradesh is the first state in the country to completely eliminate Naxalism in forests, villages, and cities.
Additionally, he highlighted the successful completion of the river-linking project with Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The state's industrial growth rate has surpassed previous levels, with expansions in medical colleges, PM Excellence Colleges, and Sandipani Vidyalayas driving progress. The government aims to double the budget in five years while controlling expenditures.
Plans include developing Naxal-free districts like Balaghat, Mandla, and Dindori by opening all avenues for growth to bring them to urban standards. No action will be taken against Minister Pratima Bagri despite her brother's arrest in a drug trafficking case, as she supported law enforcement. Yadav defended police actions, noting suspensions and strict measures against misconduct, including jailing officers.
He dismissed fertilizer shortage claims leading to farmers' deaths as a Congress conspiracy, pointing to surplus stocks in 55 districts and home-delivery services. Yadav expressed interest in preparations for the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela, emphasizing its grandeur. The land pooling scheme revocation under farmers' pressure was called a flexible adjustment without compromising security. He affirmed unity between the RSS and BJP. On the VIT Bhopal campus violence, investigations are underway with preventive measures planned. Medical infrastructure has grown from five to nearly 40 colleges, targeting 52 in the next few years.
