Mohan Yadav (Indian Politician) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	25/03/1965
Age	61 years
Birthplace	Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Latest News about Mohan Yadav

17/01/2026

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited the former Union Carbide factory premises in Bhopal to inspect the site linked to the 1984 gas tragedy. The visit was part of the state government's continuing review of plans for the site, including how it may be handled in the future after the hazardous waste disposal work.

07/07/2025

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav led a major industrial push by performing the bhoomi pujan for five new industrial units in Bhopal's Acharpura industrial area. The projects, covering sectors such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and agritech, involve a combined investment of about ₹406 crore and are expected to create more than 1,500 jobs.

2025

Opposition parties, including the Congress, placed Chief Minister Mohan Yadav under fire alleging his family bought 137 plots worth Rs 45 crore in Ujjain using insider knowledge of state infrastructure projects. The BJP defended Yadav, rejecting the allegations of 'insider trading' while the Congress demanded a probe into the land acquisitions concentrated in areas benefiting from government road projects.

2025

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav drew anger from the Congress party after making a remark about state secretaries, stating that any secretary who does not work would be removed, asking 'Inki kya aukaat' (What is their status). The remark was seen as a direct challenge to the administrative hierarchy.

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Bio/Wiki

Other Name	Dr Mohan Yadav

Physical Stats & More

Height	170 cm
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

MP Vidhan Sabha	Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Laws MA, Political Science and Government from Vikram University (2004 - 2006) Master of Business Administration PhD from Vikram University (2006 - 2009) Bachelor of Science from Ujjain University Bachelor of Laws from Ujjain University

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Other Backward Class (OBC)
Address	180, Rabindranath Tagore Marg, Abdalpura, Ujjain

Relationships & More

Marital Status

Married

Marriage Date

14/01/1993

Wife/Spouse

Seema Yadav

Children

Abhimanyu Yadav (Medevision Malwa Convener at Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP))
Vaibhav Yadav (Co-minister in Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad in Ujjain metropolis)
Akanksha Yadav (Diagnolist Surgeon)

Family

Father	Poonamchand Yadav
Mother	Late Lilabai Yadav
Siblings	Narayan Yadav (chairman of Yadav Mahasabha) Nandlal Yadav (director of Apna Channel) Gyarsi Bai Kalawati Yadav (chairperson of Nagar Nigam)

Career

Political Party	Bhartiya Janata Party
Political Journey	1982: Co-Secretary of Madhav Science College Students' Union 1984: President of Madhav Science College Students' Union and City Minister of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, Ujjain 1984-1986: City Secretary 1986 - 1987: Zonal Head 1987-1988: State Joint Secretary 1988-1990: State Secretary 1990-1992: National Secretary 1990-1992: State Secretaryy 1989-1990: Minister of Council of the state unit 1991-1992: National Council Minister 1993-1995: Minsiter of National Swayam Sevak Sangh, Ujjain Nagar's Sah Khand Karyavah, Sayam Bhag Nagar Karyavah 1996: Minister of Block Proceedings and City Proceedings 1998: Member of Consultative Committee, Western Railway Board 1999: Divisional incharge of BJYM 2002-2003: Member of the Executive Council of Vikram University, Ujjain and Municipal District General Secretary 2004: Member of state executive committee of BJP and Member of Central Committee of Simhastha, Madhya Pradesh 2004-2010: Head of development authority, Madhya Pradesh 2008: Head of Bharat Scouts and Guides 2011-2013: Cabinet Minister of Madhya Pradesh 2013: Elected as the MLA from Ujjain Dakshin constituency 2013-2016: Co-Convenor of All India Cultural Cell 2018: Re-elected as the MLA from Ujjain Dakshin constituency 2 July 2020: Became the cabinet minister in Madhya Pradesh Government 2023: Elected as the MLA from Ujjain Dakshin constituency 2023: Became the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh 1993-1995: Minister of National Swayam Sevak Sangh, Ujjain Nagar's Sah Khand Karyavah, Sayam Bhag Nagar Karyavah 2013: Elected as the MLA from Ujjain South constituency with 73,108 votes 2018: Re-elected as the MLA from Ujjain South constituency with 18,960 votes 2020-2023: Minister of Education, Madhya Pradesh 2023: Elected as the MLA from Ujjain South constituency 13 December 2023: Sworn in as the 19th Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Current: Leader of the House in Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Awards, Honors	Honored by Mahatma Gandhi Award by NRI organization Chicago (USA) and SKCON International Foundation for the overall development of Ujjain Awarded by the President for the continuous development of tourism in the year 2011-2012 and 2012-2013

Style Quotient

Car Collection	Innova
Bike Collection	Suzuki Access 125

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Mohan Yadav is an Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
2. He is the Cabinet Minister of Education for the Madhya Pradesh government.
3. Yadav is also the state president of the wrestling association and the Olympic association.
4. He assumed the role of Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh in 2023.
5. From 1993 to 1996, he oversaw the city operations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
6. In 2021, Yadav proposed adding Indian epics to engineering and BA students' syllabi.
7. He suggested renaming the title of vice-chancellor in state universities.
8. Yadav participated in a PhD seminar in 2022 and made controversial statements about obtaining a PhD.
9. In the same year, he commented on a ban imposed by the Madhya Pradesh Ulema Board on a Bollywood film.
10. In December 2023, he was sworn in as Chief Minister at a ceremony in Bhopal.
11. Yadav has a keen interest in wrestling but was unsuccessful in his bid for WFI vice presidency in 2023.
12. He was filmed wielding swords in 2023 and established the Vikramaditya Research Chair.
13. Yadav focused on enhancing tourism in Ujjaiyani and authored various books.
14. He is known for his love of animals.
15. He is the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh since December 2023.
16. From 1993 to 1995, he served as Ujjain Sah Khand Karyavah of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and was made state president of Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha.
17. As Higher Education Minister, he played a key role in implementing the National Education Policy and expanding higher education infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh.
18. He currently serves as the Leader of the House in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Mohan Yadav Politician Indian Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh