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‘Chouhan good, but people need change’: Bhopal’s auto drivers on price rise, communalism

Amid the intensifying poll campaigns for the November 17 elections in Madhya Pradesh, Newslaundry tapped into the political undercurrents in capital Bhopal through conversations with the city’s auto drivers.

Newslaundry

Rahul Gandhi In MP: I told PM Modi to get caste census done but he doesn’t say a word…

The opposition MPs of the newly established INDIA bloc have been demanding a caste census throughout the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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.

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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

Morning Show: Bhopal students on ‘freebies’ and whether Shivraj Singh Chouhan keeps his promises

In this episode of Morning Show, Newslaundry sat down with students of Jagran Lakecity University in Bhopal to discuss their expectations and hopes from the upcoming assembly polls.

Newslaundry

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…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

‘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…

Newslaundry

‘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.

Newslaundry

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.

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

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

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

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…

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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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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

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

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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,…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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