In a very special Sunday Brunch episode, our Editor-in-Chief Kamiya Jani, was invited for a heartwarming brunch with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mohan Yadav. From sharing untold stories of his political journey, to the state’s rise as India’s wildlife capital, CM Mohan Yadav candidly even spoke about once running a poha jalebi restaurant. Here’s more on his inspiring journey.
CM Mohan Yadav Ran A Poha-Jalebi Restaurant At The Age Of 15
Over delicious plates of Poha-Jalebi, Malpua and Mordhan, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav revealed that he once used to run a Poha-Jalebi restaurant. He credited his father for sowing the seeds of entrepreneurship in him and his siblings from a young age. The politician said that his father believed that education and independence must go hand in hand. He wanted his children to feel worthy and understand the value of hard work and money from a young age.
So, CM Mohan Yadav’s father helped open a small restaurant for him where they served Poha, Jalebi and Chai. His father wanted him to learn to take care of his own expenses. So, CM Mohan Yadav started working at the age of 15-16 years. Later, when he got involved in politics he found it difficult to manage a breakfast restaurant.
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He Learnt To Balance Education & Employment At A Young Age
So, his father told him to run a snack shop instead that mainly served customers in the evenings. The importance of ‘rozgaar’ (employment) instilled in the stalwart from a young age. CM Mohan Yadav remembered running a restaurant and snack shop in MP for about 10-12 years.
Working from a young age, helped him learn the value of time, money and even dabble in multi-tasking as he balanced education with employment. Moreover, it helped him stay focused on his goals and earn money the right way. While speaking to the CM, Kamiya Jani also played a game of ‘This or That’ with him. He candidly answered her questions and even shared his unwavering admiration for PM Modi.
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To know more about MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s life, his vision for the state and more, check out the entire Sunday Brunch episode on the Curly Tales YouTube channel.
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