Shahdol is experiencing rising political tension ahead of the prime minister’s visit on October 25, 2026, with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expected to be the guest of honour. Political tension is building in Shahdol ahead of Prime Minister’s time in the district on October 25, 2026, and Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav is expected to be the guest of honour. The District Congress Committee announce black flags against BJP government, leading to preparations by the district administration. It was the same way when the Congress workers staged a protest with black flags against Congress leader C P Thasanda, who was visiting his ministry in Sarsam.
With the latest protest call, the administration is also juggling with the responsibilities as it gears up for the Chief Minister’s programme at Banganga Maidan.
The senior Congress leaders at a meeting led by District Congress Committee president Ajay Awasthi agreed it was want to hold a protest during the visit by the Chief Minister. The party had highlighted issues like the alleged anti-farmer policy, inflation, unemployment, alleged votes tampered with and the poor law and order in Shahdol along with others.
The announced programme is that the Congress workers from different parts of the district will meet at Congress Bhavan from where they will proceed to the venue of the programme of the Chief Minister.
The administration is closely observing the situation to make sure visiting runs smoothly and law and order are upheld.
Mohan Yadav, the Chief Minister, will visit Shahdol for a one-day programme on October 25. He hopes to disburse bonuses to tendu leaf collectors from his six district cooperatives in Banganga Maidan in just one click.
The programme will also comprise the proposed inauguration and laying of the foundation of various development projects worth around Rs 400 crore. Besides, Chief Minister will also be laying the foundation for the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Office.
The Congress has declared a protest on public matters while the government is working on promoting development projects and welfare facilities.
Shahdol Collector Parth Jaiswal said that we are completely ready and continue to monitor the situation. Repo, the process by which bankers acquire securities from debtors to satisfy bank claims, is likely to be a challenge for both administration preparedness and political coordination in the district while the Chief Minister’s visit is underway.