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Kamal Nath promises setting up of panel for development of backward classes

Ahead of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls, State Congress chief Kamal Nath on October 31 said if his party is elected to power, it will get a caste census done to ensure justice to the backward classes and set up a Commission to provide them equal opportunities.

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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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Ahead of MP assembly elections, BJP and Congress spar over Ayodhya Ram temple

A war of words has erupted in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh

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Randeep Surjewala equates Kamal Nath-Digvijaya Singh duo with Amitabh-Dharmendra in Sholay

Ahead of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly election, the Congress has equated its State president Kamal Nath and senior leader Digvijaya Singh with Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra who played the roles of ‘Jai’ and ‘Veeru’ respectively in the iconic film ‘Sholay’.

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In MP, a ‘futile survey’, 7 changed tickets, and Congress against Congress

The Congress in Madhya Pradesh seems to be in disarray, with disgruntled ticket aspirants, intra-party fighting, and accusations about a botched up poll campaign. The party has changed seven candidates in the poll-bound state, and there is speculation about more changes on the way.

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Ram temple belongs to every citizen of the country, says Kamal Nath

Kamal Nath's soft Hindutva approach has been welcomed by BJP's Jyotiraditya Scindia. Congress has made several promises to core Hindu voters, including reviving a Sita Mata temple project in Sri Lanka.

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Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath files papers from Chhindwara for upcoming Assembly election

Kamal Nath files nomination from Chhindwara seat for MP Assembly election. He offered prayers at a Ram temple before filing papers. BJP has fielded Bunty Sahu against him

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Ex-deputy collector Nisha Bangre | Out of job and out of race after a long battle

Nisha Bangre joins Congress in MP, won't contest polls but serve State and party in other capacities, says Kamal Nath. She was denied permission to attend Buddhist event and all-religion prayer for her home inauguration

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All bets are off in Madhya Pradesh fight

BJP, Congress battle for M.P. votes; both parties face heat from rebels, upset party leaders. Congress has replaced candidates for seven seats, BJP yet to field two. Congress led by Kamal Nath, BJP with ‘collective leadership’. BJP fields Union Ministers, MPs, national general secy. Congress promises survey to find OBC,…

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Hit by protests, Congress changes four more candidates in Madhya Pradesh

The Congress has already announced candidates for all the 230 seats in the State, while the ruling BJP has declared the names of its candidates for 228 constituencies. The last date for filing the nomination is October 30.

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Kamal Nath counters Hindutva plank of BJP, vows revival of Sita temple in Sri Lanka

Congress to revive Sita Mata temple in Sri Lanka, enhance security of Mahakaleshwar & Omkareshwar temples, increase honorarium of Hindu priests, provide insurance cover, develop Shri Ram Van Gaman Path, declare Janapav a holy pilgrimage site, establish Ravidas & Sant Kabir Peeths, launch scheme to help Hindu community for last…

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Congress workers recite Hanuman Chalisa outside Kamal Nath's residence as protest demanding to change candidate

Congress workers protest against ticket allotment in MP, reciting Hanuman Chalisa outside Kamal Nath's residence. Requesting ticket change from Huzur constituency, they pray for Nath to become CM and win the seat. Workers hope Bajrangbali's blessings will help form the govt. in the state.

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Shivraj slams Congress, INDIA bloc over Udhayanidhi’s Sanatan Dharma remarks

At a public rally in Mauganj, Mr. Chouhan said that a “nervous Congress” was now forming alliances with different parties as it knew it could not defeat the BJP.

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Ahead of MP polls, Shivraj Singh Chouhan promising bridge where there is no river, says Kamal Nath

Kamal Nath claims Shivraj Singh Chouhan is making unrealistic promises in MP election season. He alleges BJP has given people price rise, unemployment, corruption and liquor. Nath says there's a "50% commission" raj in MP and BPL cards can be bought with a 50% cut. Congress leader urges people to…

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Senior leader quits Congress after second list in M.P.

Protests by various Congress leaders and workers that began after the party released its second list of candidates

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BJP declares 92 more candidates in Madhya Pradesh; two more seats to be finalised

The Bharatiya Janata Party released its fifth list of 92 candidates on October 21 for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly election slated to be held on November 17.

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Notification issued for Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls; process of filing nominations begins

Assembly elections in the BJP-ruled State will be held in a single phase on November 17, and the counting of votes will take place on December 3

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Shivraj hits out at INDIA bloc after Akhilesh accuses Congress of betrayal

The Madhya Pradesh CM, addressing a public rally in Vidisha district’s Sironj Assembly segment, took potshots at the INDIA bloc and said that these parties are projecting their unity at the national level but are fighting in States

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Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls | Congress releases second list; replaces candidates on 3 seats, holds 1 seat

In the fresh list, the party named Arvind Singh Lodhi from Pichhore in place of Shailendra Singh, and former Assembly Speaker during the 15-month Kamal Nath government Narmada Prasad Prajapati from Gotegaon replacing Shekhar Chaudhary.

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In M.P., BJP’s strategy this time is going to polls with Modi’s face alone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter to the people of poll-bound Madhya Pradesh in an attempt to make a direct connect with voters by saying that their vote will work as “direct support” to him at the Centre.

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Namma Metro completes 12 years of transit: A journey through slow milestones and challenges

On Friday, Namma metro completes its 12th anniversary since the inauguration of its first operational stretch in 2011, Reach 1, connecting M.G. Road to Baiyappanahalli. This marked a significant moment in the city’s public transport history then, as it represented the commencement of the first mass rapid transit system

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Kamal Nath downplays ‘tear Digvijaya’s clothes’ remarks; BJP in attacking mode

MPCC chief Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh attempted to downplay a purported video of Mr. Nath asking workers to "tear up the clothes" of Mr. Singh and his son Jaivardhan. Nath said their relationship was "not political but of love and laughter" and Digvijaya said "one should know who's at…

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IPL team, OBC quota and ₹25 lakh health insurance: Congress promises slew of schemes in Madhya Pradesh manifesto

Kamal Nath also announced waiver of farm loans up to ₹2 lakh and an assistance of ₹1,500 per month to women in the manifesto for Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls.

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‘Practical issues’ in forming alliance with SP in Madhya Pradesh, says Kamal Nath

Congress and SP in talks for MP alliance; CM candidate Nath says practical issues arise. Akhilesh Yadav and Shivpal Singh Yadav respond, AAP to field candidates on more seats. Polls on Nov 17, results on Dec 3.

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Will ‘measure’ Congress ‘strengths’ before going ahead with seat distribution in U.P., says Samajwadi Party

Earlier, on Sunday the SP said it will fight the Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls in alliance with Congress and a seat-sharing deal will be announced in a couple of days

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