A political storm has erupted in Madhya Pradesh after Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar spotlighted the alarming statistic of 55,000 girls gone missing over five years, launching a blistering critique of the state’s governance. In the assembly, he framed this as a catastrophic failure in upholding women’s and girls’ security.
The hard numbers—54,803 disappearances, including 13,146 FIRs in 2025—paint a picture of chaos, Singhar argued. Targeting CM Mohan Yadav’s home department oversight, he mocked the slippage in authority and the chasm between campaign rhetoric on female empowerment and harsh realities on the streets.
His demands rang clear: Immediate governmental attention, ironclad safety for daughters, and rigorous prosecution of culprits to fix responsibility. This is a pivotal moment for reform.
Marking Girl Child Day, Jitu Patwari lauded girls as society’s core—its values and tomorrow. Every girl merits dignity, protection, elite education, and fair shots at success, he asserted, calling for a societal pact to champion their rights and self-sufficiency.
The broader context reveals Congress’s sustained barrage against MP’s security apparatus. Recent violent episodes, subpar NCRB metrics, and escalating missing cases have intensified scrutiny. With opposition unrelenting, the ruling party must deliver tangible fixes to quell the growing discontent.