Surprise choice to succeed Shivraj in Madhya Pradesh
BJP selects Ujjain South MLA Mohan Yadav as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, succeeding the four-time CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan. (IANS photo)
Third time MLA from Ujjain Dakshin
He first became an MLA from the Ujjain Dakshin constituency in 2013. He went on to secure victories in the assembly elections from the same constituency in 2018 and 2023. (PTI photo)
Mohan Yadav's surprise rise as Madhya Pradesh CM shuns political stalwarts
The decision, announced after the party's legislative meeting, came as a significant surprise, given that several heavyweights, including Narendra Singh Tomar, National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, and others, were contenders to succeed the outgoing CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan. (ANI photo)
Mohan Yadav served in Shivraj's cabinet
Mohan Yadav previously held the position of minister of higher education in Shivraj Singh Chouhan's administration. (PTI photo)
Mohan Yadav easily clinched victory in 2023 polls
Mohan Yadav secured victory in the 2023 assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh with a lead of over 13,000 votes against Congress candidate Chetan Premnarayan Yadav. (ANI photo)
BJP continues its OBC streak in Madhya Pradesh
Hailing from the Other Backward Class, Mohan Yadav's selection aims to appeal to Madhya Pradesh's OBC community, constituting over half of the electorate, as per BJP's strategy. (ANI photo)
A leader with strong RSS backing
Mohan Yadav is known for his clean image and has the backing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS. (PTI photo)