"In alignment with the Supreme Court’s decision on noise pollution control, the Madhya Pradesh government took swift action. If during my governance, only the loudspeakers from mosques were to be removed, then a question would arise. We've removed 66,000 loudspeakers from religious places across the state without bias towards any religion. If a government can’t make impartial decisions, what kind of government is it..." In an answer to a question about polarization for votes and building a hardline image, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav shared this insight.
Indeed, upon his swearing-in as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav had promptly issued instructions to cease the open sale of meat and remove loudspeakers from religious sites, putting an end to the loud and unregulated cacophony that had been part of the local soundscape. This decisive move, a testament to his commitment to restoring tranquility to public spaces, became a focal point of discussion in an exclusive interview with Aaj Tak.
In the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections of 2024, the BJP has been critical of the Congress party's manifesto. CM Yadav evoked history, questioning the Congress party’s role in the partition of India. "The Muslim League instigated the country’s division. In 1947, neither the Jana Sangh nor the BJP existed. Yet, it was Congress that claimed sole credit for India’s freedom; so, who then contributed to the country’s partition? When the Muslim League demanded Pakistan, why did Congress capitulate? What the British failed to do, happened during Congress' reign. Therefore, it's evident that Congress is picking up where the Muslim League left off with the partition, and we are merely holding up a mirror," he stated.
Turning his attention to the Lok Sabha constituency of Chhindwara, CM Mohan Yadav commented on the dynastic hold of Kamal Nath's family, suggesting a need for change. He highlighted that, except for one victory by BJP’s Sunderlal Patwa, Kamal Nath's family has dominated the constituency's representation for 45 years. This near-monopoly has, according to Yadav, been recognized by the electorate, who have now conclusively voiced their desire for local representation – a sentiment now recorded in the EVMs.
Furthermore, addressing Congress leader Digvijaya Singh's candidacy from Rajgarh, CM Yadav dismissed it as forcefully imposed, contrasting it with BJP’s hopeful candidate Rodmal Nagar. He prophesied Singh's defeat, citing his lack of activity for the local populace. "Come June 4th, the results will speak for themselves," he assured.
