Bhopal’s political corridors are buzzing with outrage as Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar unleashed a scathing attack on the Madhya Pradesh government over the shocking disappearance of nearly 55,000 girls in the last five years. In a fiery speech in the state assembly, Singhar declared these aren’t mere statistics but a damning indictment of the state’s failing law and order machinery.
Data from official records reveals a horrifying trend: 54,803 girls have gone missing across the state over the past half-decade, with 13,146 FIRs registered just in 2025 alone. Singhar didn’t mince words, pointing fingers directly at Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who holds the home portfolio. ‘The reins of the home department seem to be slipping from the CM’s hands,’ he quipped, highlighting how grand electoral promises on women’s safety have evaporated into thin air.
This comes amid a surge in crimes against women, painting a grim picture of women’s empowerment reduced to hollow slogans. Singhar demanded immediate action from the CM: take cognizance of this crisis, ensure the safety of the state’s daughters, and hold perpetrators accountable with stringent measures.
Echoing these sentiments, Congress state president Jitu Patwari, on the occasion of National Girl Child Day, emphasized that daughters are the strength, culture, and future of society. He called for collective resolve to protect their rights, nurture their dreams, and empower them with quality education and equal opportunities to become self-reliant.
The Congress party’s relentless offensive on the state’s deteriorating law and order isn’t new. Recent criminal incidents from various districts, coupled with poor rankings in National Crime Records Bureau data, underscore the gravity. The missing girls crisis has now thrust the BJP government into a defensive corner, with opposition vowing to keep the pressure on until real change happens.