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Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams Sehore demolition, hints at rift with state CM
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 07:15 AM
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Former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan publicly criticised the demolition work in Sehore, sparking talk of a possible rift with the incumbent Madhya Pradesh chief minister.
Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan voiced strong objections to the demolition activities underway in Sehore district, describing the move as hasty and lacking proper consultation. His remarks were made during a public meeting where he questioned the rationale behind the clearance of structures in the area.
Chouhan's criticism has ignited speculation about a growing fissure between him and the current state chief minister, who has defended the demolition as part of a broader urban development plan. Political analysts note that the two leaders belong to the same party but have occasionally differed on policy implementation.
The Sehore demolition, intended to clear illegal encroachments and improve civic infrastructure, continues despite the controversy. Local officials say the project follows legal orders, while opposition voices, amplified by Chouhan's statements, call for a review of the process.
The episode underscores internal dynamics within the state’s ruling party, with observers waiting to see whether the disagreement will affect upcoming legislative agendas or party cohesion.
Chouhan's criticism has ignited speculation about a growing fissure between him and the current state chief minister, who has defended the demolition as part of a broader urban development plan. Political analysts note that the two leaders belong to the same party but have occasionally differed on policy implementation.
The Sehore demolition, intended to clear illegal encroachments and improve civic infrastructure, continues despite the controversy. Local officials say the project follows legal orders, while opposition voices, amplified by Chouhan's statements, call for a review of the process.
The episode underscores internal dynamics within the state’s ruling party, with observers waiting to see whether the disagreement will affect upcoming legislative agendas or party cohesion.