Indore, September 19, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday criticised the Congress over its record on education and development as Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived in Indore to participate in the party’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme.
Yadav said the Congress had governed Madhya Pradesh for a long period and questioned its record by referring to the budgets presented during its tenure.
“Today, Rahul Gandhi is questioning our education system and the future of students. Our government has accorded priority to education and presented a budget of Rs 4.38 lakh crore,” Yadav said.
The Chief Minister contrasted the current state budget with what he described as a total budget of around Rs 22,000 crore during the Congress’ 55 years in power in Madhya Pradesh.
Yadav also questioned the Congress over women’s representation and its position on the Nari Vandan Act. Referring to Karnataka, where the Congress is in power, he said there was no woman minister in the state Cabinet.
“Congress is in power in Karnataka, but there is not a single woman minister in the state Cabinet. The people are watching everything and, when the time comes, they will also demand answers,” he said.
Yadav’s remarks came shortly after Rahul Gandhi arrived in Indore for the student interaction. The Congress leader is scheduled to address students under the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme, which is focused on issues concerning education, recruitment, employment and opportunities for young people.
The programme is being presented by the Congress as a platform for direct interaction with students and youth, including discussions on their concerns and future prospects.
Gandhi’s visit has also been accompanied by a political dispute over posters targeting the programme and controversy surrounding security conditions issued by the police.
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh received Gandhi at the Indore airport.
The BJP-led state government has sought to highlight its budgetary allocations for education and development, while the Congress has positioned Gandhi’s student outreach as an opportunity for direct dialogue with young people.
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