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Kamal Nath’s son to send papers with ‘Ram’ written 4.31 crore times to Ayodhya; M.P. Congress leaders tread cautiously

Congress MP Nakul Nath plans to send papers with Lord Ram's name written on them 4.31 crore times to Ayodhya for the temple consecration ceremony.

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Congress sets up election committees for eight States, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh

Rajasthan PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra was appointed the chairman of the Pradesh Election Committee in the State. Among the members of the committee are former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former Union Ministers Sachin Pilot and Jitendra Singh.

The Hindu

Have been saying since 2003, I don't trust EVMs: Digvijaya Singh

Digvijaya Singh raises questions over EVMs, demands VVPAT slips to ensure voter trust. INDIA bloc seeks meeting with ECI.

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Congress says it will decide at appropriate time on Sonia Gandhi attending Ram Mandir consecration

Congress leaders to decide on attending Ram Temple inauguration; CWC member Shashi Tharoor questions BJP's promises.

The Hindu

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath may face pressure to make way for new leadership

After Cong's defeat in MP, leaders question leadership over infighting & EVM tampering. Senior leader Lakshman Singh blames EVMs for hiding sabotage. Kamal Nath met Cong pres Mallikarjun Kharge & held review meeting with MLAs & defeated candidates. Cong must boost morale & find 2nd line of leadership for 2024…

The Hindu

A scheme, Modi’s magic, an ‘irresponsible’ Congress: How BJP scripted victory in MP

Three months ago, no one would have imagined that the BJP would return to power in Madhya Pradesh. Even the party’s own central leadership was wary about reintroducing Shivraj Singh Chouhan as its chief ministerial candidate in the assembly elections – results of which gave the BJP 164 seats to…

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Modi-Shivraj factor drives BJP win in M.P.; Congress caste census plank falls flat

BJP has bettered the Congress in all regions of the State; Modi’s direct connect with the voters, and reminding the electorate of the Centre’s schemes seem to have boosted the party’s fortunes; Shivraj brushed aside questions over his role and hit the ground running ahead of the polls

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Madhya Pradesh Election Results 2023 | Scindia credits BJP's 'double-engine' govt, welfare policies as party leads in MP

BJP leads in MP polls; Scindia says people blessed 'double-engine' govt due to welfare, dev policies. Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said people have blessed the BJP's "double-engine" govt at Centre and in MP due to its welfare and dev policies. BJP leading in 161 seats, Congress in 66. Scindia thanked…

The Hindu

Digvijaya Singh booked for dharna outside police station in Chhatarpur during poll code

Digvijaya Singh and 50+ Congress workers face FIR for violating Model Code of Conduct; police probe into death of Congress worker underway.

The Hindu

Blame-game continues over Congress worker’s death in Madhya Pradesh

Politics over the death of a Congress worker on polling day in Chhatarpur’s Rajnagar constituency continues. Madhya Pradesh BJP president V.D. Sharma on Monday alleged that Congress MLA and candidate from the seat Vikram Singh Nati Raja “was behind the whole incident, to gain political sympathy and impact the polls”.

The Hindu

M.P. Congress worker’s death: Digvijaya ends protest, BJP accuses cops of bias

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Sunday ended his sit-in protest outside Khajuraho police station

The Hindu

Digvijaya Singh reaches Khajuraho police station with body of Congress worker; stages sit-in protest

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Congress Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh on Saturday reached Khajuraho Police Station with the body of Congress worker Salman Khan and began an indefinite sit-in protest outside the police station. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Characters from epics, films take centre stage in MP poll campaign

Leaders across party lines in MP refer to Bollywood movies & epics to woo voters. Congress's Randeep Surjewala likened Kamal Nath & Digvijaya Singh to 'Jai' & 'Veeru' in Sholay. BJP said they were known as "thieves". Nath called CM Chouhan 'Gabbar'. PM Modi said Cong. leaders, dialogues & announcements…

The Hindu

In crucial Gwalior-Chambal’s prestige battle, it is anger against BJP and lack of trust for Congress

People of Gwalior-Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh are uncertain of their choice in 2023 Assembly polls, with both BJP and Congress vying for their votes. While some are dissatisfied with BJP, they are wary of Congress’s promises. People cite issues of jobs, electricity, water and stray cattle. Despite BJP's welfare…

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M.P. last stretch turns bitter; gloves off between Priyanka and Scindia

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked Union minister and her former party colleague Jyotiraditya Scindia, calling him a traitor

The Hindu

Digvijaya Singh, key Congress backroom strategist who the BJP loves to target

In the high-stakes battle for Madhya Pradesh, the Congress party seems to have neatly divided the responsibilities between its two senior leaders - Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh

The Hindu

Parliamentary panel on criminal law Bill leaves decision on death penalty to Centre

The proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 has increased the number of crimes which can attract the death penalty from 11 to 15

The Hindu

Prahlad Patel Interview: BJP heading to a 2003-like victory in Madhya Pradesh

Union Minister Prahlad Patel is contesting Madhya Pradesh Assembly election, alongside 3 other Union Ministers. He shares his campaign experience and key issues with Nistula Hebbar. He is confident of BJP's victory, citing people's support.

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Jaivardhan Singh on Congress infighting, Scindia, lack of development on home turf

Jaivardhan Singh is Madhya Pradesh’s former urban development minister, a two-time MLA, and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh’s son. We tracked his campaign seeking a re-election from his constituency Raghogarh – earlier represented by his father – in Guna district.

The Hindu

M.P. voters will decide whether Congress leaders are a Jai-Veeru jodi or a duo of the corrupt: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Jyotiraditya Scindia seeks public verdict on his political choices in Guna rally. He left Congress in March 2020 with 22 MLAs, overthrowing Kamal Nath's 15-month government. Now, he campaigns for BJP in Gwalior-Chambal area. Madhya Pradesh polls on Nov 17; Scindia spoke to The Hindu before rally.

The Hindu

In M.P., some respite for BJP, Congress as few rebels withdraw from contest

Facing the challenge of rebels in several seats, the BJP and the Congress found some respite with some taking back their names on Thursday, the last day to withdraw the nominations for the November 17 Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections.

The Hindu

Characters from 1975 film Sholay spice up Madhya Pradesh elections

Opp. Congress & ruling BJP accuse each other of looting Madhya Pradesh, drawing parallels with Sholay characters. Congress said Kamal Nath & Digvijaya Singh's bond akin to Jai-Veeru. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Jai-Veeru fighting over "plundered booty". Nath termed Chouhan "Gabbar Singh".

The Hindu

'Jai, Veeru' fighting over distribution of looted booty: MP CM Chouhan takes a swipe at Digvijaya and Nath

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday took a swipe at Congress leaders Digvijaya Singh and Kamal Nath, referring to them as Sholay film characters ‘Jai’ and ‘Veeru’, who he said were fighting between themselves over the distribution of plundered booty.

The Hindu

Rajasthan-like raids in M.P. in next four days, says Digvijaya

Digvijaya Singh claims Central agencies will conduct searches in MP similar to Rajasthan. Elections in both states will be held in Nov. Singh denies rift with Kamal Nath, says every Congress leader is united to defeat BJP. He cancelled visits to discuss issues of electoral importance. #Congress #BJP #MadhyaPradesh #Rajasthan…

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Don’t fall into the ‘trap’ of smaller parties: Digvijaya tries to prevent vote splitting in M.P.

Digvijaya Singh urges Madhya Pradesh voters to not fall into the “trap” of smaller parties, as only Congress and BJP can form government. He urges voters to bring change by forming a Congress government to end 20-year misgovernance. He also denies rift between him and Kamal Nath, urging supporters to…

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