Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, has accused Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of being the mastermind behind a major land scam in the state. In a statement released on 29 June 2026, Ramesh asserted that the party will continue to demand Yadav's resignation to hold him accountable for the alleged irregularities.
Details of the Allegation
According to Ramesh, the land scam involves fraudulent transactions of government land worth crores of rupees, with direct involvement of the Chief Minister's office. He claimed that evidence points to Yadav's orchestration of the scheme, which has deprived the state exchequer of significant revenue. The Congress leader did not provide specific documents but said the party would release detailed proofs in the coming days.
Political Reactions
The Bharatiya Janata Party, which leads the state government, has dismissed the allegations as baseless and politically motivated. A BJP spokesperson called the Congress claims a desperate attempt to divert attention from internal party issues. Meanwhile, the Congress has announced plans to approach the state Lokayukta and the High Court for a probe into the matter.
Jairam Ramesh emphasized that the Congress will not back down until Yadav resigns. He said, "The Chief Minister has lost the moral authority to govern. We will keep raising this issue in the assembly and on the streets." The party has also called for a statewide protest on 5 July.
Impact on State Politics
The land scam controversy has intensified political tensions in Madhya Pradesh, with both ruling and opposition parties trading charges. The Congress hopes to use the issue to galvanize public support ahead of the next state elections, scheduled for 2028. Analysts say the scam could become a major electoral issue if concrete evidence emerges.
