Kartikey Singh Chouhan becomes Madhya Pradesh volleyball chief

Kartikey Singh Chouhan has been elected unopposed as president of the Madhya Pradesh Volleyball Association for the 2026-2030 term. The election took place in Bhopal on October 11 with representatives from 33 district associations taking part. This appointment places the elder son of Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at the head of a major state sports body.

Goals And Plans

Following his election, Kartikey stated that the association plans to draft a state volleyball sports policy. He added that the body will work to take the sport to villages, create opportunities for new talent, and improve facilities for players. His appointment follows the election of Mahanaaryaman Scindia, son of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, as president of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association in September 2025.

Protest And Local Politics

Kartikey recently joined a protest in Kosmi village in Sehore district over the demolition of houses belonging to 12 Barela tribal families by the Forest Department and district administration. He visited the families, shared a meal with them, and joined an overnight protest while warning officials that they must confront him before taking further action. His father, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, had earlier criticized the same demolition action and raised the issue with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. Kartikey has also been active in Budhni politics, including managing local campaigning during the 2024 Assembly bypoll.

Context

Sports associations in various Indian states are often led by prominent political figures or their family members, connecting sports administration with political influence. At the same time, involvement in local protests allows emerging political figures to build direct connections with rural and tribal communities.