Former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s twin remarks fuel buzz of rift within State BJP unit
The latest row hints at mounting pressure on Chief Minister Mohan Yadav amid reports of differences between him and other senior party leaders
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's twin statements on Sunday have sparked speculation of a rift within the State BJP unit. One remark was a sharp rebuke, while the other was a soft political reminder. Chouhan, now Union Agriculture Minister, criticized the State government over the demolition of houses and destruction of crops at Kosmi village in Vidisha, his Lok Sabha constituency.
He also addressed women, saying that if sisters get angry, you are done for. This came a week after Chief Minister Mohan Yadav jokingly remarked that the Ladli Behna scheme, which provides a monthly allowance to women, was a "very expensive affair." Chouhan's support for tribals and women, as well as his intervention in the eviction drive, have raised questions about the current power dynamics within the State BJP.
Political observers believe Chouhan's remarks were a calculated move to express discontent and add pressure on Yadav, who heads the Forest Department.
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