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CM Yadav's Farmer Event Hits Technical Snags

Power cut and mic failure disrupt CM Mohan Yadav's event in Gwalior

Rajesh Pillai
Rajesh Pillai
Political Correspondent · Tue, 07 July 2026 at 01:12 pm
CM Yadav's Farmer Event Hits Technical Snags

A farmer dialogue programme organised by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in Gwalior faced a series of technical issues on Monday. The event, held at Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Agricultural University, was disrupted by a power failure that left the auditorium in darkness before the Chief Minister's arrival. Many attendees were forced to use their mobile phone flashlights to navigate the hall.

The power supply was being shifted to a generator when the disruption occurred, according to officials. After the electricity was restored, the Chief Minister was welcomed, but another issue arose during his speech. The microphone on the stage stopped working, and even the backup microphone provided to Yadav failed to function. The technical team struggled to fix the issue, and the anchor eventually announced that the programme was facing technical problems due to an electrical issue.

The event was attended by several high-profile guests, including Agriculture Minister Edal Singh Kansana, Social Justice Minister Narayan Singh Kushwah, and MP Bharat Singh Kushwah. Videos related to agricultural schemes and innovations were also planned to be shown to farmers, but they failed to play properly due to network and technical issues. The videos had to be stopped midway, adding to the disruptions.

After the event ended, another instance of mismanagement was witnessed when a large number of farmers gathered to collect food packets. A situation of pushing and jostling reportedly occurred as people rushed to get the packets, with some farmers struggling to collect food and others sitting outside the venue to have their meals.

The administration described the technical glitches as temporary issues, but the repeated disruptions during the high-profile event raised questions over the arrangements and preparations made for the programme. The event was intended to provide a platform for farmers to engage with the Chief Minister and learn about new agricultural schemes and innovations.

The disruptions to the event may have an impact on the government's efforts to engage with farmers and promote agricultural development in the state. The administration will need to review its arrangements and preparations to ensure that such events run smoothly in the future. The incident may also affect the government's reputation and credibility among farmers and the general public.

In the coming days, the government is expected to take steps to address the issues that arose during the event and to prevent such disruptions from occurring in the future. The opposition may also seize on the incident to criticise the government's handling of the event and its engagement with farmers. The incident may have broader implications for the government's agricultural policies and its relationships with farmers and other stakeholders.

The government has announced several initiatives to promote agricultural development in the state, including the introduction of new schemes and innovations. However, the success of these initiatives will depend on the government's ability to engage effectively with farmers and to address their concerns and needs. The incident in Gwalior may have highlighted some of the challenges that the government faces in this regard, and it will be important for the government to learn from the experience and to make improvements in the future.

In conclusion, the technical snags that disrupted CM Mohan Yadav's farmer dialogue programme in Gwalior have raised questions about the government's arrangements and preparations for the event. The incident may have an impact on the government's efforts to engage with farmers and promote agricultural development in the state, and it will be important for the government to take steps to address the issues that arose and to prevent such disruptions from occurring in the future.

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