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Payback time for Congress as INDIA allies take it to task for ignoring them

INDIA allies angry over missed opportunity to fight Assembly polls. INDIA bloc in limbo for 3 months, Congress now facing fury of allies. Meeting on Dec 6 to discuss missed opportunity and how to counter BJP in 2024 LS polls. INDIA needs robust narrative and collective spirit to defeat BJP.

The Hindu

Pinarayi blames Cong for BJP victory

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here on Sunday blamed the Congress for the BJP emerging victorious in States like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Telengana.

The Hindu

Congress’ twin plank of OBC outreach and welfarism does not enthuse voters in the Hindi heartland

The Congress party’s inability to defeat the BJP in a direct contest on the plank of social justice and welfare politics may force the party to recalibrate its strategy

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan remains cautious on leadership question

Most of the exit polls released on Thursday evening predicted a clear majority for the BJP, but there were a few that forecast a wafer-thin majority for the Congress.

The Hindu

Voter turnout crosses 74% in Chhattisgarh, M.P. Assembly polls

Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh polls: Tight security, violence reported; provisional turnout 75.41% & 74% respectively. Jawan killed in Naxalite blast, woman died in queue and man in elephant attack. Bigwigs in fray, BJP accused of distributing money and liquor. ECI asked to take action against Home Minister's statement. BJP CM…

The Hindu

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

A day before polls, two men deployed for election duty die of heart attack in Madhya Pradesh

Two persons die after complaining of chest pain on eve of MP polls; CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Congress leader Kamal Nath offer prayers.

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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

Morning digest | Opposition cries foul as Modi is set to release PM KISAN funds; India takes on New Zealand in World Cup semifinal today, and more

PM Modi announces ₹24,000-cr scheme for tribals in M.P., rescue efforts underway in Uttarkashi tunnel collapse, India & NZ face off in World Cup semifinal, EC issues notice to Priyanka Gandhi,

The Hindu

Congress wants to rule M.P. through three families: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attacked Congress in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, claiming they want to rule the State through three families. He asked if a party that only cares for its sons can do any good for the people. He also accused Rahul Gandhi of repeating the same speech everywhere…

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

Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls | BJP goes easy over age, turns to warhorses to retain power

Madhya Pradesh assembly elections: BJP fields 14 septuagenarians in M.P. polls, hopes to retain power. Party appears to have gone easy on age this time, fielding 14 candidates who are 70-plus, including 3 Union Ministers.

The Hindu

Kamal Nath targets Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan, says he's a 'good actor'

Madhya Pradesh Congress president Kamal Nath claimed people will bid farewell to CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan after the upcoming State polls, but Mr. Chouhan will not be jobless as he is a “good actor”

The Hindu

With a rich political legacy, Bhojpur weighs up its options

Bhojpur is a mix of issues, aspirations, and political legacies. Voters here are weighing their options carefully, and the outcome of the election will be decided by the finer details.Bhojpur, a constituency near Bhopal, is home to the 11th century Bhojeshwar temple. It was once represented by BJP stalwart and…

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Morning Digest | Kamal Nath says people of Madhya Pradesh looking for a change; Ambassador says Brazil to give continuity to India’s presidency of G-20, and more

From, Kamal Nath says people of Madhya Pradesh looking for a change, to, Kiwis keen to stay in the semifinal race, meets wounded Sri Lanka, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

The Hindu

People of Madhya Pradesh looking for a change, says Kamal Nath

Madhya Pradesh assembly elections: Between hectic campaigning in his bastion of Chhindwara, Kamal Nath takes some time out to talk to The Hindu about his party’s campaign.

Newslaundry

Amid polls, Cong leaders snub INDIA bloc ban to give exclusive interviews to ‘boycotted’ anchors

Nearly a month after the opposition’s Congress-led INDIA alliance “blacklisted” 14 anchors for their alleged “hateful” debates and anti-opposition narratives — two top leaders of the Congress have given “exclusive” interviews to two of these anchors.

The Hindu

Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls: INDIA alliance stuck in Congress quagmire, says Shivraj

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan alleged that Congress has turned into a quagmire and the INDIA alliance has stuck in it

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Villager bites BJP minister's thumb during election campaign rally in Madhya Pradesh

BHOPAL: During an election campaign in Shivpuri district in Madhya Pradesh, a young man was reported to have bitten the thumb of Suresh Dhakad, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and Minister of State, hailing from the Pohari assembly of Shivpuri district.

Newslaundry

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

Kamal Nath, Digvijaya not fighting for CM’s chair but for their sons, Modi says in Madhya Pradesh

He also announced that the free ration scheme for “80 crore poor persons” in the country would be extended for another five years.

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.

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