No tender to be placed, scooty will be given as per students’ choice: MP CM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday stated that there would be no tender process for the distribution of scooties to meritorious students, who would receive them directly according to their preference, either petrol or electric. His remark follows apprehensions voiced by the opposition Congress, which asserted that tenders for scooty distribution have not yet been issued.

On Wednesday, CM Yadav symbolically presented keys to 10 students among 7,900 who excelled in the Class 12 board exams for the academic year 2023-24, organized by the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education.

Following this, the Congress party, in a post on X, shared a news clipping stating that, “only 50 students received scooty and rest only get approval letters, tender to distribute scooty is yet to be done” and captioned it “CM Moscootyhan Yadav government, business of lies.”

Responding to the allegations, CM Yadav told ANI, “I am happy that there is a conducive environment for providing scooties to meritorious students across the state, in the meantime someone has spread misinformation that scooty will be given to them after placing a tender. No tender will be placed, the students will get scooty directly according to their choice either petrol scooty or an e-scooty.”

“I hope that the students will take advantage of this scheme and will focus on their overall education. I also wish them a bright future. Additionally, we are making all arrangements for our decision to provide laptops to the students in the same way soon,” he added.

The Chief Minister underlined that his government is committed to the welfare of all sections of society, including students.

“I am happy that gradually our state is competing to leave other states of the country behind and all the departments of the state government have played their role for the purpose. I extend my greetings to everyone,” he added.