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Morning Digest | Trinamool says Mahua is competent to fight the battle on her own; Supreme Court attains full strength as case log nears 80,000, and more

From, Trinamool backs Mahua Moitra, to, U.K. Home Secretary Braverman accuses police of bias, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

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BJP works on collective decision; will discharge the responsibilities given to me by the party: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

BJP in MP election: no CM face, but Shivraj Singh Chouhan ready to take on any duty assigned by party. He calls BJP most disciplined, with everyone following orders of high command.

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‘Organisational issues’: Sumitra Mahajan on BJP’s CM probables in MP, factionalism

As an eight-time MP and the former Lok Sabha speaker, Sumitra Mahajan is seen as one of the tallest leaders in Madhya Pradesh’s politics and part of the BJP’s old guard. We met her at her home in Indore to discuss her party’s poll prospects, the probable chief ministerial candidate…

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‘Another Diwali when I can’t go home’: In MP, thousands wait for jobs despite clearing exams

Each youngster in Madhya Pradesh is addressed as either bhanji (niece) or bhanja (nephew) by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who, as their maama (uncle), often makes tall claims about giving them jobs.

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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.

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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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India can eliminate those carrying out nefarious acts on this and other side of border: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh said Madhya Pradesh is the only State where the government gives ₹6,000 per year from its treasury to farmers in addition to the same amount disbursed under the Pradhan Mantri Samman Nidhi.

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In Madhya Pradesh, Congress and BJP pin their hopes on women voters

Women in Madhya Pradesh pin hopes on income support schemes; BJP & Congress for their votes. Both parties announced income support schemes for women, BJP's Ladli Behena Yojana and Congress' Nari Samman Yojana. Women in Bhopal & Shivpuri have availed of schemes, but are unsure of who to vote for.

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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.

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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".

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In BJP’s ‘collective leadership’ gambit, Shivraj seeks to stand out

In Budhni, Mr. Chouhan is still the only face of the BJP. In MP, despite collective leadership, Shivraj Chouhan is still the face of the BJP, with his 'Ladli Behena' scheme as his main campaign plank. He is still seen as an avuncular mama, and his supporters are confident of…

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'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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CM Chouhan files nomination papers from Budhni

Shivraj Singh Chouhan files nomination for Budhni seat in M.P. polls. He urged people to consider themselves as Shivraj & ensure his victory based on welfare works.

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In sixth list for M.P., BJP announces candidates for Vidisha, Guna

The BJP fields Mukesh Tandon and Panna Lal Shakya from Vidisha and Guna Assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh in its sixth and final candidates list.

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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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PM Modi, Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath among BJP's 40 star campaigners in M.P.; ex-CM Uma Bharti's name missing

BJP releases list of 40 star campaigners for Madhya Pradesh elections, including PM Modi, Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath, J.P. Nadda, Shivraj Singh Chouhan; Uma Bharti’s name missing

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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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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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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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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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Friendship in Delhi, wrestling in States: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes jibe at INDIA bloc after Akhilesh Yadav outburst

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on October 20 took a dig at the INDIA bloc after its constituents fielded candidates against each other in Assembly polls, saying the Opposition grouping is driven by the motto of “friendship in Delhi and wrestling in States”.

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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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MP polls: Chouhan faces uphill task amid anti-incumbency, murmurs of BJP ‘sidelining’ him

There has been speculation about an unease within the BJP’s central leadership about Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who is now eyeing a fifth term in the state which will go to polls on November 17.

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It’s ‘kalakar vs kalakar’ in Budhni, says Kamal Nath after Congress fields Ramayan actor against Shivraj

Kamal Nath says Contest between Congress' Vikram Mastal and BJP's Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Budhni Assembly is "kalakar vs kalakar". 65 of Congress' 144 candidates are below 50 and 19 are women. 4,000 applied for tickets, but not everyone got one. Nakul Nath to announce Chhindwara's candidates.

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