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MP CM Mohan Yadav Sings Holi Folk Song 'Phag' En Route to Barwani Meeting

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav embraced the festive Holi spirit by singing the traditional folk song 'Phag' with a singer during his bus journey to Barwani. The trip was for a Krishi Cabinet meeting under the state's Farmer Welfare Year 2026 initiative. Before the meeting, Yadav and his cabinet offered prayers at the Bhilat Dev Temple, seeking prosperity for the state. The Chief Minister also toured an agricultural exhibition showcasing local produce and development models for farmers.

Key Points: MP CM Mohan Yadav Sings Holi Folk Song 'Phag' During Travel

  • CM sang traditional Holi folk song
  • Traveled for agriculture cabinet meeting
  • Offered prayers at Bhilat Dev Temple
  • Highlighted focus on farmer welfare
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Madhya Pradesh CM joins folk singer, sings 'Phag' while heading to Barwani

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav joined a folk singer to sing the traditional Holi song 'Phag' while traveling to Barwani for a Krishi Cabinet meeting.

"under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government is committed to the development of Madhya Pradesh - CM Mohan Yadav"

Barwani, March 2

Holi 2026 is just around the corner, and the festive mood has begun to show across the country, even among political leaders.

On Monday morning, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was seen enjoying the spirit of Holi while he was travelling to Barwani for the Krishi Cabinet meeting. During his bus journey, the Chief Minister joined a folk singer and was seen singing "Phag," a traditional Holi folk song. Yadav was seen enjoying and humming the song along the journey.

Phag, also known as Faag, is a popular folk singing style linked with Holi. It is widely sung in regions like Nimar in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Bundelkhand. These songs are usually performed during spring and focus on Radha-Krishna, love and joy, with instruments like dhaf and chang adding energy to the performance.

Earlier in the day, Yadav, along with cabinet members, offered prayers at the Bhilat Dev Temple situated in Nagalwadi village, Barwani district, and sought peace, prosperity and well-being for the people of the state.

CM Yadav and state ministers reached here to hold an agriculture cabinet meeting in the district as part of the state's declared Farmer Welfare Year 2026, and ahead of the meeting, they offered prayers at the temple.

After taking blessings at the temple, the Chief Minister and ministers appreciated the scenic beauty and surroundings of the temple.

The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government is committed to the development of Madhya Pradesh, stressing that Bhilat Dev is the deity of the Nimar-Malwa region and would begin the cabinet meeting with prayers to the deity.

He added that the decisions taken in the Cabinet would be in the interest of the people of the state and farmers.

The Chief Minister also visited the temple premises and highlighted that the Bhilat Dev Temple, located in the Satpura valleys, is a very picturesque place filled with positive energy. Along with this, CM Yadav and the cabinet members posed for a group photograph as well.

Thereafter, the Chief Minister explored an exhibition showcasing agricultural produce from farms and orchards of the Nimar region, and farmers briefed him on local agricultural practices on the occasion.

In view of the Agriculture Cabinet meeting, the district administration and allied departments set up thematic presentations at the exhibition. It included natural farming implementation models, Vocal for Local initiatives, banana development model, dollar chana value chain, Barwani chilli-based products, sesame as an emerging crop, sugarcane economic model, Mission Sickle Cell Eradication programme, and innovative forest village development initiatives.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see the focus on agriculture and farmer welfare. The exhibition models sound promising, especially natural farming and value chains for local crops like Barwani chilli. Hope the cabinet meeting leads to concrete policies that help farmers on the ground.
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Aman W
While it's nice to see cultural engagement, I hope the actual work doesn't get overshadowed by the photo-ops. Singing Phag is fun, but farmers need stable prices and better access to water. The proof will be in the implementation of those 'decisions taken in the interest of farmers'.
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited the Satpura region, it's truly beautiful. Highlighting the temple's location and the agricultural exhibition is a great way to promote local tourism and produce. The 'Vocal for Local' initiative is a step in the right direction.
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Karthik V
Bhai, Holi ka mausam aa gaya! CM sahab bhi rang mein rang gaye. Seriously though, starting a cabinet meeting with prayers at a local deity's temple shows respect for regional faiths. The blend of tradition and governance is uniquely Indian. Happy Holi to all! 🎨
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Nisha Z
Including the Mission Sickle Cell Eradication in an agriculture cabinet agenda is interesting and important. Health and agriculture are deeply linked in our rural areas. A holistic approach is needed. Hope they allocate real funds and a clear action plan.

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