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MP CM Yadav urges youth to enter politics, takes on Congress
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav told young people to enter politics and actively strengthen democracy. Speaking at the Sansad Youth Parliament 2026 in Bhopal, he said they should become doctors and…
The Story in Brief
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav told young people to enter politics and actively strengthen democracy. Speaking at the Sansad Youth Parliament 2026 in Bhopal, he said they should become doctors and engineers but also contribute to nation building through politics. More than 52 youths from 12 states attended the event held ahead of the country's 80th Independence Day. Yadav focused much of his address on the Uniform Civil Code, claiming that 76 per cent of Muslim women surveyed supported it. He also attacked Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Congress of wasting parliamentary time and pursuing personal agendas. Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar urged the youth to shape their lives and India's future.
The Indian Opinion
The Chief Minister’s call for youth to enter politics is unobjectionable, but pairing it with a disputed claim on Muslim women and the Uniform Civil Code raises eyebrows. The 76% figure attributed to Muslim women backing the UCC lacks a named survey in this speech. Meanwhile, the attack on Rahul Gandhi risks turning a non-partisan youth event into a party platform. The real test is whether these young participants push for transparency on the UCC data and demand substance over political slogans.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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