Chief Minister Mohan Yadav addressed a public gathering in Kalapipal, Shajapur, following a significant roadshow. Throughout his speech, he emphasized the state's dedication to improving farmers' incomes, expanding irrigation networks, and strengthening the MSP mechanism. During the visit, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth 30.86 crore rupees in the Kalapipal region. He also took the opportunity to sharply criticize the previous political leadership, alleging that instead of resolving inter-state water disputes, they chose to keep farmers divided and left critical issues pending for decades.
New Infrastructure Milestones
Mohan Yadav highlighted that the pace of industrialization has accelerated across the state, attracting an investment of 10 lakh crore rupees into Madhya Pradesh. He specifically mentioned the establishment of a PepsiCo plant in the local region, which is set to source potatoes directly from local farmers. Demonstrating his commitment to the district's infrastructure, the Chief Minister announced the construction of a new railway overbridge and an extensive network of new roads, aiming to boost local transportation and economic connectivity.
Stance on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Addressing the highly anticipated Uniform Civil Code, Mohan Yadav questioned the necessity of maintaining separate legal frameworks for Hindus and Muslims. He advocated for a unified legal system, stating that the well-being of Muslim women is a priority and that the historical neglect they have faced will no longer be tolerated. With this objective in mind, the state government is making preparations to introduce a Uniform Civil Code bill in the legislative assembly this month.
Resolving Longstanding Water Disputes
The Chief Minister credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the resolution of the Parvati-Kalisindh project dispute, which had remained stagnant for 20 to 30 years. This project is expected to benefit 13 districts in Madhya Pradesh and 15 in Rajasthan, with the central government bearing 90 percent of the total project costs. Furthermore, he noted that a breakthrough has been achieved with Uttar Pradesh regarding the Ken-Betwa river project, which promises to transform water availability in the Bundelkhand region. He also cited a successful settlement regarding the Sardar Sarovar project, noting that the financial burden on Madhya Pradesh has been significantly reduced from an earlier requirement of 1,500 crore rupees to a much more manageable 231 crore rupees.
