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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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MP: Congress leader Yadvendra Singh resigns, vows to teach Kamal Nath 'a lesson'

Congress leader and a former MLA from Nagod constituency of Madhya Pradesh’s Satna, Yadvendra Singh, resigned from the party on Sunday, after being denied a ticket for the upcoming assembly elections in the State. He also attacked former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Kamal Nath, stating that…

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Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan frustrated sensing BJP defeat in Assembly polls: Congress

Congress slams MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan over poll promises; Charan Singh Sapra says BJP is a "sinking ship"; Priyanka Gandhi Vadra promises scholarships to all children in MP; Sapra says those worshipping Godse pour scorn on Gandhi and Gandhians.

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Kamal Nath forcing Priyanka to make false announcements, confusing people for votes, says Chouhan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan accuses Congress of cheating Gandhi family, people of MP with false promises of free education, cash incentives. Alleges Congress changed speech from 'per year' to 'per month' & refused to give houses under PMAY. People know Congress' falsehood, he says.

The Hindu

Central point: On the Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls

Madhya Pradesh, which is in the geographical centre of India, is likely to witness a straight contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress in the election in November

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Shivraj fielded from his traditional seat as BJP announces another 57 candidates in M.P.

BJP releases 4th list of candidates for MP polls; CM Chouhan to contest from Budhni. 24 sitting Ministers, incl. Home Minister Narottam Mishra & PWD Minister Gopal Bhargava, given tickets. 6 close to Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia also get party ticket. CM Chouhan to campaign after returning from Haridwar &…

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BJP seeks to ‘test drive’ some ideas for 2024 in the five State polls announced

BJP tests new ideas/issues in five State Assembly elections; fields seven Lok Sabha MPs each in MP, Rajasthan; seeks generational change, to cut anti-incumbency; Bihar caste survey, Congress caste census challenges; BJP's response to be tested; new blood in Telangana; 2018 rural heartland distress led to PMKSN; results will shape…

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to contest from Budhni, BJP announces 57 Madhya Pradesh candidates in fourth list

he BJP on Monday released its fourth list of candidates for the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls with Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to contest again from his traditional seat of Budhni.

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Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections | Lotus is our face in every election, says Piyush Goyal on BJP's CM face

BJP's Union Minister Piyush Goyal says 'lotus' is party's face in MP polls. Debate over CM face continues as Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Narendra Singh Tomar, Prahlad Patel, Faggan Singh Kulaste and Kailash Vijayvargiya are seen as contenders. Congress won 114 seats in 2018 polls, BJP 109. Nath govt collapsed after…

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Congress agenda in M.P. is caste survey, says Surjewala

Congress election committee considers names of candidates for 130 to 140 seats, but is unlikely to release its first list till October 15; Ranjit Surjewala says Kamal Nath is obvious choice for CM

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Digvijaya Singh takes dig at M.P. CM Chouhan’s emotional speeches

Congress MP Digvijaya Singh’s remarks come at a time when CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been making emotional pitches in his speeches across Madhya Pradesh asking the public whether he should contest elections or not.

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Should I become Madhya Pradesh CM again or not: Shivraj Singh Chouhan asks people at rally

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has asked people during an event in the State whether he should become the Chief Minister again or not and whether the Bharatiya Janata Party (the BJP) be voted to power.

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Modi shies away from naming Shivraj Singh Chouhan in recent speeches: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams BJP for sidelining MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union govt. over Women's Reservation Bill. Accuses BJP of playing political game with women, not doing enough for their safety, and using ED to target Opposition leaders.

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Madhya Pradesh CM attempts to strike an emotional chord with women voters, says they would never get a brother like him

Shivraj Singh Chouhan emotionally told women at an event in Sehore they'd miss him when he's gone. Opposition criticized him, speculating his fate as CM if BJP wins. He's made efforts to reach out to women voters, but his name not in list of 79 candidates. Kamal Nath said he'll…

Newslaundry

Reporters Without Orders Ep 290: Anti-incumbency in MP, PIB ‘fact-check’ on HEC’s unpaid salaries

This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by independent journalists Anand Dutta and Kashif Kakvi.

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Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan promises job to each household in State if BJP retains power

The announcement by Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan comes amid the opposition Congress’ constant criticism that the BJP government led by Mr. Chouhan has failed to address the issue of unemployment.

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Father of accused held for rape of 12-year-old girl in Ujjain seeks death penalty for son

UJJAIN(MADHYA PRADESH): The father of the man arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Friday demanded capital punishment for his son, while the local bar association appealed that no lawyer should defend him in the court.

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Senior BJP leaders are scrambling to avoid fighting Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections: Congress

BJP leaders from MP in race to avoid polls; CM Chouhan-Scindia duo scripted 'Hum To Dubenge Sanam Tumko Bhi Le Dubenge'; Congress leader Surjewala slams Govt. over Ujjain rape; people to teach Vijayvargiya lesson; Chouhan's CM tenure to end soon.

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Congress mocks Shivraj Singh Chouhan, asks if he would get ticket this time

Congress takes potshots at CM Chouhan as his name not in BJP's 3 candidate lists. Ragini Nayak questions people's trust in him if his own party has no faith. Union Ministers Tomar, Patel and Vijayvargiya seen as possible contenders for CM post. Central BJP leaders not taking Chouhan's name in…

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Madhya Pradesh elections | BJP has played last bet of 'false' hope, says Kamal Nath on its second list of candidates

With the BJP releasing its second list of 39 candidates for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls, State Congress chief Kamal Nath has claimed the ruling party has accepted defeat in M.P. and played its “last bet of false hope”.

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