Enigma of invincible politics of ‘Mohan Bhaiya’
   Date :09-May-2023

Mohan Bhaiya 
 
 
By E V Murli
Brijmohan Agrawal, three-time BJP MLA from Raipur Nagar Dakshin constituency, has proven to be an invincible force in electoral politics, thanks to his exceptional political acumen and unswerving dedication towards his political commitments. The man popularly called ‘Mohan Bhaiya’ is hailed for his unwavering service to the poor and underprivileged. Agrawal’s journey into politics began during his college days when he realised that development was the key to bridging the gap between the rich and poor. Born into a wealthy business family in Raipur, he first entered politics in 1990 as a member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Raipur Town constituency. He was subsequently re-elected in 1993 and 1998 from the same constituency.
After the delimitation of Raipur Town Vidhansabha Constituency in 2008, Raipur Nagar Dakshin was formed, and Agrawal was elected as its first MLA. He has since been re-elected twice from the same constituency, owing to his impressive performance as an MLA. It is widely speculated that there will be little opposition to him in the upcoming election.
What sets Agrawal apart from his contemporaries is his ability to forge friendships across all political spectrums, making him a political leader that is revered by all. He has an impressive public relations strategy, ensuring that he attends all programs in his constituency. This, coupled with his dedicated service to the people, has earned him the status of a people’s leader. In the past, there have been allegations that Agrawal has colluded with his political rivals to field weak candidates against him, but the veracity of these allegations remains unknown. It is widely acknowledged that Agrawal has convincingly won all the elections he has contested thus far, as his political opponents have been unable to match his charisma and popularity with the voters. Agrawal’s success in politics can be attributed to his sheer hard work, determination, vision, and unwavering commitment, all of which are complemented by his humility, says his supporters. His role model is the former Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee.
As the upcoming election in Raipur Nagar Dakshin constituency approaches, many are looking for a strong contender to challenge Agrawal, as all previous faces of the Congress have failed to unseat him. The party will need to come up with a solid plan to corner Agrawal and defeat him. Even within the BJP, there are those who are willing to embrace change, but they require a more reliable alternative to Agrawal. Some hope that the BJP will not field him this time, but that could be a political blunder, as this is one of the seats that the BJP is certain to win. Brijmohan Agrawal is undoubtedly a politician who has achieved unprecedented success through unconventional means. His invincibility in Raipur Nagar Dakshin constituency is a testament to his political prowess, and he remains a force to be reckoned with in Chhattisgarh’s political landscape.