Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Jitu Patwari Rebukes Mohan Yadav Over Rahul Gandhi Remarks
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav criticised Rahul Gandhi at a public event.
Congress leader Jitu Patwari responded by asking Yadav to use respectful language.
Patwari said Rahul Gandhi was discussing education and the safety of important national institutions.
He also praised past Congress leaders Rajiv Gandhi and Indira Gandhi.
Patwari accused the state government of problems in several examinations and recruitment processes.
He said Rahul Gandhi’s planned student programme would take place in Indore on September 19.
Patwari also criticised the BJP’s plans for a Uniform Civil Code.
He argued that the government should focus more on unemployment, inflation and poverty.
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari urged Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to speak respectfully about opposition leaders.
Yadav had criticised Rahul Gandhi and his family’s political legacy during a Ladli Behna Scheme event in Agar Malwa.
Patwari defended Rahul Gandhi’s discussions about education security and constitutional and administrative institutions as patriotic and nationally important.
Patwari accused the state government of irregularities in Vyapam, the Patwari examination, police recruitment and Public Service Commission examinations.
He also alleged that the BJP was using the Uniform Civil Code debate to divert attention from unemployment, inflation and poverty.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, in a dispute involving Rahul Gandhi and the BJP.
- What
- Patwari criticised Yadav’s remarks about Rahul Gandhi and raised concerns about education, examinations, the Uniform Civil Code and economic conditions.
- When
- Patwari responded on Monday, September 14, 2026; Yadav made his remarks on Sunday, and Rahul Gandhi’s proposed programme was scheduled for September 19.
- Where
- The exchange concerned Madhya Pradesh; Yadav spoke at an event in Agar Malwa, while Rahul Gandhi’s proposed programme was to be held in Indore.
- Why
- Patwari said Rahul Gandhi was raising issues of national concern and urged Yadav to maintain dignity when speaking about opposition leaders.
Congress and Jitu Patwari
Mohan Yadav and BJP Position
Remarks about Rahul Gandhi
Congress and Jitu Patwari
Patwari said Rahul Gandhi holds a constitutional position and that raising concerns about education and national institutions reflects patriotism and concern for the national interest.
Mohan Yadav and BJP Position
Yadav criticised Rahul Gandhi and his family’s political legacy during a public event, describing an opposition leader’s regional tour with the phrase “Jhooth Ki Goonj.”
Respectful political language
Congress and Jitu Patwari
Patwari urged Yadav to maintain a respectful attitude toward opposition leaders and warned that continued remarks would receive a response.
Mohan Yadav and BJP Position
Yadav’s reported comments represented a critical political attack on Rahul Gandhi; the article does not provide a further response from him to Patwari.
Policy priorities
Congress and Jitu Patwari
Patwari said the BJP was using the Uniform Civil Code debate to distract from unemployment, inflation, poverty and other problems.
Mohan Yadav and BJP Position
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Uniform Civil Code would be implemented in all 21 NDA-ruled states before 2029.
- Congress leader
- Jitu Patwari, president of the Madhya Pradesh Congress
- Chief minister
- Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
- Disputed remarks
- Yadav criticised Rahul Gandhi and his family’s political legacy at a Ladli Behna Scheme event.
- Planned programme
- Rahul Gandhi’s proposed “Chhatron Ki Goonj” programme was scheduled for September 19 in Indore.
- Education allegations
- Patwari alleged irregularities in Vyapam, the Patwari examination, police recruitment and Public Service Commission examinations.
- Uniform Civil Code
- Patwari criticised the BJP’s stated plan to implement the Uniform Civil Code in all 21 NDA-ruled states before 2029.
- Economic concerns
- Patwari cited unemployment, inflation and poverty while criticising the government’s priorities.