Overview
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav presented the roadmap to make the state developed, self-reliant and prosperous by 2047, and the House unanimously adopted the resolution.
- Yadav cited recent milestones including the state’s Naxal-free declaration, plans for metropolitan cities in Indore, Jabalpur and Gwalior, and a target to start public transport services from April 2026.
- Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar set seven hours for discussion with 12 members each from the treasury and opposition benches participating, while about 400 students observed the proceedings.
- Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar welcomed the discussion but pressed for guarantees on promises such as round-the-clock power, tap water for households, Rs 3,000 monthly under Ladli Behna, protection for MSMEs, and clarity on debt and revenue, and he urged longer sittings and live-streaming.
- Congress MLAs protested the Centre’s move to rename MGNREGA as the BJP defended it, and Governor Mangubhai Patel inaugurated a weeklong public photo exhibition on the Assembly’s seven-decade journey after a condolence tribute opened the session.