MP CM Mohan Yadav’s ‘Aukaat’ Remark on Panchayat Secretaries Prompts Opposition Demand for Apology

A viral clip of his speech drew a demand for an apology from the state Congress, with no response yet from the Chief Minister’s office.

Overview

During a Sarpanch conference in Bhopal, Mohan Yadav said secretaries who obstruct work would be removed and questioned their “aukaat.”
A short video from the Jamboori Maidan event circulated on social media and propelled the controversy into public view.
State Congress president Jitu Patwari condemned the language, demanded an apology, and warned of protests if none follows.
The ruling BJP and the Chief Minister’s office had issued no statement addressing the remarks at the time of reporting.
In the same address, Yadav announced panchayat measures including authority for works up to Rs 25 lakh, Rs 50,000 per panchayat, a Nov 24–26 conference in Bhopal, new offices and community halls, and a 2026 focus on agriculture-based industries.