MP CM Makes Moves to Step Out of Chouhan's Shadow

When Mohan Yadav took charge as the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh in December 2023, he faced a daunting task of filling the shoes of Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the longest-serving CM of the state who had been eased out as the BJP looked to make a fresh start in the key Hindi heartland state.

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Yadav went to work to take control of the state BJP and leave his imprint on both the party and the government. Almost a year and a half later, in yet another decision that illustrates Yadav's attempts to carve out a niche for himself and not be burdened by the legacy of Chouhan, now the Union agriculture minister, he recently renamed the CM Rise Schools in the state as Maharshi Sandipani Vidyalayas.

While the move was not the first time Yadav was seen to be breaking from his predecessor's legacy, it has raised questions in the state BJP.