Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the launch of Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's book 'Apnapan' in New Delhi on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The ceremony marked the release of a work rooted in public service, leadership, and Chouhan's experiences alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Context

The Chief Minister's Office of Chhattisgarh announced Sai's participation in the event, describing the book as 'an inspiring glimpse of public service and leadership' (janseva aur netritva ki preranadayi jhalak). The post noted that 'Apnapan' is grounded in Chouhan's public life, personal experiences, and his service journey alongside Prime Minister Modi, presented in an emotionally resonant manner.

CM Sai described the book as inspirational for the new generation, stating that 'such efforts further strengthen the values of public service and good governance' (sushasan ke mulyon ko aur mazboot karte hain).

Policy Backdrop

Shivraj Singh Chouhan served multiple terms as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh between 2005 and 2018, during which he built a reputation for agriculture-focused and rural welfare programmes — themes that run through 'Apnapan'. His current role as Union Agriculture Minister continues that policy focus at the national level.

Senior BJP leaders have periodically released books and memoirs framing their governance work under PM Modi as examples of citizen-centred, emotionally intelligent administration. 'Apnapan' fits within this broader pattern of leaders documenting the philosophy behind their public service.

Stakeholders and Impact

The book is positioned primarily for youth and public servants, with CM Sai explicitly calling it 'inspirational for the new generation.' The event brought together two senior BJP leaders — a Union minister and a state chief minister — reinforcing a shared narrative around governance values and the #Sushasan (good governance) agenda.

Since the 2023 Chhattisgarh assembly elections, the Sai government has publicly prioritised 'sushasan' initiatives. CM Sai's presence at the launch signals alignment between Chhattisgarh's state-level governance messaging and the broader BJP leadership's communication strategy.

What's Next

The hashtags #ApnapanBook and #ShivrajSinghChouhan indicate a coordinated outreach campaign around the book's release. Further launch events in other cities or references to 'Apnapan' in BJP state-level training programmes and Chhattisgarh assembly sessions are possible in the coming weeks.

For the Sai government, association with this kind of leadership literature reinforces its own governance brand — one built on the language of sensitivity, service, and accountability to citizens.