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Mohan Yadav Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 10, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth25 March 1965

Age60 Years

BirthplaceUjjain, Madhya Pradesh

ProfessionPolitician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSeema Yadav

FamilyChildren: Abhimanyu Yadav, Vaibhav Yadav, Akanksha Yadav; Father: Poonamchand Yadav; Mother: Late Lilabai Yadav

Net worthRs. 42 Crore (as of 2024)

Mohan Yadav Biography

Mohan Yadav is an Indian politician from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party. He has held multiple student and party roles,

Early life and background

Mohan Yadav was born on 25 March 1965 in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, where he continues to be identified with his hometown. He studied locally, attending Govt. Madhav Science PG College and later Vikram University in Ujjain, where he completed degrees that include a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Laws, a Master of Arts in Political Science and Government, an MBA and a PhD from Vikram University. He is married to Seema Yadav; the couple married on 14 January 1993 and have three children.

Career

Yadav’s public life began in student politics. In the early 1980s he served in elected and organisational roles at Madhav Science College and within the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), progressing through city, zonal and state-level responsibilities into national positions. Through the 1990s and 2000s he held a range of organisational posts tied to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the BJP’s youth wing, and he took on roles in civic bodies including the executive council of Vikram University.

Over subsequent decades Yadav moved into government office. He served as a cabinet minister in Madhya Pradesh from 2011 to 2013 and returned to cabinet rank on 2 July 2020. He was first elected as the MLA from the Ujjain Dakshin constituency in 2013, was re-elected in 2018 and again in 2023. In December 2023 he was sworn in as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. His responsibilities at state level have included the education portfolio, and he has been active in initiatives to shape curricula and institutional language.

Outside government Yadav has participated in sporting administration and cultural boards. He has held leadership positions in state-level scouting and guiding organisations, been associated with the wrestling association and the Olympic association in Madhya Pradesh, and in 2023 contested for a vice-presidential post in the Wrestling Federation of India. He has also been involved in initiatives to promote Ujjain’s tourism and has chaired the Vikramaditya Research Chair.

Public profile

Yadav’s public statements and policy proposals have drawn attention. He has advocated introducing elements of India’s epic literature into some academic syllabuses and proposed changes to how certain university titles are translated into Hindi. He has also made remarks about the conduct and standards of doctoral research that provoked debate and required clarification.

Several of his comments at public events generated controversy and media coverage. On occasions he faced criticism for language used during campaigns and public speeches; the Election Commission once restricted his campaigning for a day in October 2020. His statements on cultural and religious topics, and commentary on national commemorations, attracted responses from political opponents and prompted further public discussion.

Awards and interests

Yadav has been recognised for his work on local development and tourism; among honours mentioned are awards tied to tourism development and civic recognition. He has a longstanding interest in wrestling, has published books, and is described as an animal lover.

Personal life

Yadav belongs to the Other Backward Class community and follows Hinduism. His parents are Poonamchand Yadav and the late Lilabai Yadav. He has two brothers and two sisters who are involved in local civic and cultural roles. His children are pursuing professional careers, including medicine and roles in student organisations. He lives in Ujjain and maintains a public profile that combines political office, cultural initiatives and educational policy interests.

Latest updates

In December 2023 Mohan Yadav took oath as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. In recent years he has continued to serve as the BJP MLA for Ujjain Dakshin and held a cabinet-level education portfolio in the state government.
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Recent Work

Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh

Sworn in as Chief Minister on 13 December 2023; continues to serve as the BJP MLA for Ujjain Dakshin.

2023
Cabinet Minister, Madhya Pradesh (Education)

Served as state education minister and held the cabinet rank from 2 July 2020; involved in proposals on syllabus and university terminology.

2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Longstanding career in student and party organisational roles from the 1980s through national ABVP positions
  2. Elected MLA from Ujjain Dakshin in 2013, 2018 and 2023
  3. Served as Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister and, in December 2023, became Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
  4. Held leadership positions in state scouting, wrestling and Olympic associations; promoted tourism development in Ujjain
  5. Published books and established the Vikramaditya Research Chair
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Net Worth

Rs. 42 Crore (as of 2024)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mohan Yadav born?

25 March 1965

What is Mohan Yadav known for?

Politician

What is Mohan Yadav’s marital status?

Married

Who is Mohan Yadav married to?

Seema Yadav

What is Mohan Yadav’s net worth?

Rs. 42 Crore (as of 2024)