IAS Raghvendra Singh takes on the role of Principal Secretary to CM Mohan Yadav in MP
- Posted on December 16, 2023
- Government
- By Arijit Dutta
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Mohan Yadav took charge as Madhya Pradesh's 19th Chief Minister, appointing Raghvendra Singh as Principal Secretary. Alongside him, Jagdish Devda and Rajendra Shukla were sworn in as Deputy CMs. Notable figures including PM Modi attended the event, marking a shift in BJP leadership strategy ahead of national polls.
In
a significant political development, Mohan Yadav assumed office as the 19th Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, ushering in a new administrative phase.
Raghvendra Singh, a seasoned IAS officer from the 1997 batch, was named as the
Principal Secretary to support Yadav in steering the state. This move follows
the swearing-in of Jagdish Devda and Rajendra Shukla as deputy chief ministers,
adding depth to the leadership structure.
The
oath-taking ceremony witnessed the presence of eminent personalities such as
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP President
JP Nadda. This event also marked the transition from Shivraj Singh Chouhan's
leadership era to Yadav's tenure.
Yadav, a three-time BJP MLA, aims to prioritize education, health, employment, and overall development under Prime Minister Modi's guidance. His surprise ascension to the CM position highlights a strategic move by the BJP to engage the OBC community, a substantial voter base in Madhya Pradesh and across the nation.
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This
shift in leadership holds significance, especially considering Yadav's
unexpected rise, which contrasts with the anticipated contenders for the CM
post. It symbolizes the BJP's efforts to appeal to the OBC electorate ahead of
the impending Lok Sabha elections.
The
presence of influential leaders from various states underscores the political
importance of Madhya Pradesh in national dynamics. Yadav's tenure signifies a
transformative phase for the state's governance, aligning with BJP's strategic
goals.