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Ancestral Home of Mohan Yadav Razed for Road Widening, CM Faces First Setback
✍️ India Today
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:01 PM
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The historic residence of politician Mohan Yadav was demolished to make way for a road‑widening project, marking the first major criticism directed at the state chief minister.
The government’s road‑widening scheme in an unnamed district led to the demolition of the ancestral house of senior leader Mohan Yadav. The structure, which had stood for generations, was cleared early this week to accommodate the expansion of a main thoroughfare.
The removal has been seized upon by opposition parties as the chief minister’s first significant political setback since taking office, with critics accusing the administration of neglecting heritage and local sentiment.
Officials said the project is essential for easing traffic congestion and that compensation has been offered to the family. The episode underscores the growing tension between infrastructure development and the preservation of historic properties in India.
The removal has been seized upon by opposition parties as the chief minister’s first significant political setback since taking office, with critics accusing the administration of neglecting heritage and local sentiment.
Officials said the project is essential for easing traffic congestion and that compensation has been offered to the family. The episode underscores the growing tension between infrastructure development and the preservation of historic properties in India.