What happened
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav removed a minister from his portfolio after a performance review and temporarily took charge of the department himself. The reported decision followed a review in which the minister was found wanting on delivery.
The chief minister then distributed the department's work among other ministers and officers while retaining oversight with himself.
Why the development matters
The move is relevant for GS2 because it concerns state-level executive accountability, departmental performance, and the chief minister's control over the Council of Ministers. It also fits the larger UPSC theme of governance reforms and administrative delivery.
Background and earlier position
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