I Would Rather Die Than Seek Something for Myself: Shivraj Chouhan

Chouhan, who has served four terms as Chief Minister, will soon be replaced by Mohan Yadav following the party’s decisive victory in last month’s assembly elections.When asked about his aspirations, Chouhan humbly stated, “I would rather die than go to Delhi and seek something for myself. That is not who I am.”

Last week, amidst speculation about the next Chief Minister, Chouhan had declared that he would not go to Delhi, emphasizing that he had never actively pursued the top position in the state.

“When a person is self-centred, he thinks about himself. But the BJP is a mission, there is some work for every worker. I will do whatever work is assigned to me,” the 64-year-old leader said on Tuesday.

Expressing contentment over his stint in power, Chouhan further said he was fully confident that the new BJP government under Mohan Yadav’s leadership will complete the ongoing works at a rapid pace.

“I will always support them,” he added.

The BJP formed a majority government in Madhya Pradesh with the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and due to the hard work of party workers as well as the welfare schemes of the state government and Centre, especially the `Ladli Behna’ Yojana, he said.

The Ladli Behna Yojana was a flagship scheme of the Chouhan government under which Rs 1,250 are given to the women from financially weaker sections every month.

The state witnessed overall progress during the BJP’s tenure, with improvements in infrastructure, electricity supply, and agricultural growth.

Chouhan emphasized that women’s empowerment and farmers’ welfare were not just tactics to gain votes. Meanwhile, a video that surfaced on social media showed a group of women who were visiting the chief minister’s residence on Tuesday morning crying in Chouhan’s presence.