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With Scindia on its side, BJP gains in Gwalior-Chambal region

Despite facing a crushing defeat in Madhya Pradesh, the Congress can draw solace from the fact that it held on its own in the Gwalior-Chambal region, even after losing its top leader Jyotiraditya Scindia to the BJP.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Decisive wins: On M.P., Rajasthan, Telangana and Chhattisgarh Assembly election results

The BJP’s victories signify a consolidation of its hold over the Hindi heartland and in straight contests against its principal national opponent, the Congress

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Popularity of PM Modi and CM Chouhan, effective booth-level strategy key to BJP's electoral success in Madhya Pradesh

BHOPAL: The BJP's success in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls can be attributed to several key factors, including an effective booth-level strategy, strong organizational maneuvering, and the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

The Times of India · Dec 3, 2023

Madhya Pradesh Assembly election results 2023 | ‘No anti-incumbency wave:’ CM Chouhan as BJP heads for big win

Madhya Pradesh election 2023: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan thanked people of MP for BJP's landslide victory. He credited the win to the welfare schemes of his govt, including 'Ladli Behna Yojana' which transfers ₹1,250/month to eligible women from poor families

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

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 · Dec 3, 2023

"This is not time to speak on election results": CM Shivraj Singh pays tribute to victims of Bhopal gas tragedy

CM Chouhan pays tribute to Bhopal gas tragedy victims, refuses to comment on election results. BJP set to retain power in MP. 5,295 human lives lost, 5,68,292 injured in 1984 tragedy. CM urges balance between development and environment. BJP leads in 133 out of 199 seats, Congress at 52. MP…

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

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 · Dec 1, 2023

Despite BJP’s ‘collective leadership’ gambit, satraps stand out in campaign trail

BJP in three Hindi-speaking States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh campaigned on collective leadership, without projecting a face. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Vasundhara Raje and Raman Singh held their own. BJP needed Chouhan, Raje to pull together as a united front. Raje maintained media silence, addressed 56 rallies. In…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Priyanka Gandhi comes to Madhya Pradesh during polls for entertainment: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on November 17 slammed Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for drawing analogies through films during her campaigning, saying she came to Madhya Pradesh for “entertainment” and disrespecting democracy and people.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

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 · Nov 17, 2023