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CM Yadav to Youths: Don't Just Vote, Enter Politics
In the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav opened a special event called the Youth Parliament 2026.
The event was held in Bhopal at the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, with more than 52 young people from 12 states taking part.
Yadav told the young people to study hard and become doctors and engineers one day.
But he also said they should join politics, because young people are the ones who will make democracy strong.
His government is spending more than 800 crore rupees on sports and youth welfare programs.
Madhya Pradesh already has 274 special Sandipani schools, and 200 more will be added.
Yadav also spoke about the Uniform Civil Code, saying a survey showed that 76 percent of Muslim women support it.
He said the idea behind it is that the law should treat everyone equally, no matter their religion.
He praised the grand Shri Ram Temple built in Ayodhya after a Supreme Court decision, saying people can visit it under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
He also criticized the Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi, saying they wasted parliamentary time.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the 'Youth Parliament 2026' at the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Bhopal on Thursday, with over 52 youths from 12 states participating.
Yadav urged young people to study and become doctors and engineers, but also to enter politics, saying only the youth will strengthen democracy.
The Madhya Pradesh government has allocated over Rs 800 crore for sports and youth welfare in FY 2026-27, and 274 'Sandipani schools' are operating with 200 more to be added.
Yadav claimed 76 percent of Muslim women surveyed support the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), saying the law should not discriminate on the basis of religion.
Yadav attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accused past governments of inciting Hindu-Muslim conflicts, and cited Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as an example for young people.
- Who
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, addressing over 52 youths from 12 states
- What
- Inaugurated the 'Youth Parliament 2026' at the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly and urged young people to actively participate in politics and strengthen democracy
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Bhopal
- When
- Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Why
- To encourage youth participation in politics, which Yadav said is essential to strengthen democracy
Key facts
- Event
- Youth Parliament 2026 (Sansad Youth Parliament 2026)
- Inaugurated by
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
- Venue
- Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Bhopal
- Participants
- Over 52 youths from 12 states
- Budget allocation
- Over Rs 800 crore for sports and youth welfare (FY 2026-27)
- Sandipani schools
- 274 operating; 200 more to be added
- UCC survey claim
- 76 percent of Muslim women support the Uniform Civil Code
- Context
- Held ahead of India's 80th Independence Day
Quotes
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, addressing the Sansad Youth Parliament 2026
“"Youth should study and become doctors and engineers, and also enter politics to strengthen democracy."”
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“"wasting parliamentary time" and "pursuing personal agendas"”
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