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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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No exit poll between 7 a.m. November 7 and 6.30 p.m. November 30: Election Commission

EC bans conduct, publication and publicity of exit polls for five State Assembly elections from Nov 7-30. Polls in Chhattisgarh on Nov 7 and 17, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana on Nov 7, 17, 25 and 30 respectively. Violators face imprisonment of up to two years or fine or…

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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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MP assembly polls: 2489 candidates file nomination papers across state on last day

A total of 2489 candidates submitted 2811 nomination papers for the forthcoming Madhya Pradesh assembly polls across the state on the last day of nomination on Monday, an official said.

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‘I’ve come to tell Rahul Gandhi the date of Ram Mandir inauguration’: Amit Shah says in Madhya Pradesh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh on Sunday that he wanted to tell Rahul Gandhi the date of the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya as the Congress leader would “taunt” the BJP about it.

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Don’t fall into the ‘trap’ of smaller parties: Digvijaya tries to prevent vote splitting in M.P.

Digvijaya Singh urges Madhya Pradesh voters to not fall into the “trap” of smaller parties, as only Congress and BJP can form government. He urges voters to bring change by forming a Congress government to end 20-year misgovernance. He also denies rift between him and Kamal Nath, urging supporters to…

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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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Those of Italian origin won't understand development done by PM Modi: Shah targets Rahul and Priyanka

In a veiled swipe at Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said a brother and sister duo whose “origins are in Italy” won’t be able to understand the development done by the Narendra Modi government.

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M.P. govt only gave 21 jobs in three years, claims Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Congress national general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Madhya Pradesh has only given 21 jobs in the past three years and that the youth of the State has to migrate due to lack of employment opportunities.

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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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A privilege to be invited to inauguration of Ram Mandir: PM Modi says in Madhya Pradesh

PM Modi hails Hindu seer for contribution to Ram Temple struggle; praises Sanskrit language, hopes Chitrakoot reaches new heights of dev. PM lauds Hindu seer for Ram Temple struggle, praises Sanskrit & hopes Chitrakoot dev. PM lauds seer for Ram Temple struggle, praises Sanskrit & hopes Chitrakoot dev. PM lauds…

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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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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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National Games | Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi continues domination, hosts Goa win first gold medal

Bhavani Devi, who was the biggest star to be in action on the day the Games were officially declared open by the Prime Minister, defeated Kerala’s S Soumiya 15-5 in the final to win back to back National Games gold medals. Shiksha Ballouria of Himachal Pradesh and Jagmeet Kaur of…

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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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JD(U) releases first list of five candidates for Madhya Pradesh

Failing to clinch a seat-sharing deal with the Congress for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly election, the Janata Dal (United) released its first list of five candidates for the poll.

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Two coaches of Patalkot Express train catch fire in Agra, two injured

Patalkot Express train coach catches fire near Agra station; no casualties reported. Train runs between Firozpur Cantonment in Punjab and Seoni in Madhya Pradesh. Fire broke out in 4th coach after engine at 3.45 pm. Coach evacuated and detached from train; cause of fire unknown.

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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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Day after Congress declares candidate, Madhya Pradesh government accepts Deputy Collector’s resignation

A day after the Congress declared its candidate for Madhya Pradesh’s Amla seat for the upcoming Assembly polls, the State Government on October 24 accepted the resignation of Deputy Collector Nisha Bangre, who was earlier expected to enter the poll fray from Amla on a Congress ticket.

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Congress demands dismissal of Minister found violating model code of conduct

Congress urges Madhya Pradesh Governor to sack Revenue Minister Rajput for offering ₹25 lakh to booth in-charges for votes. EC registered FIR, but Congress demands inquiry into source of income & Govt dismissal. Oza questions if BJP leaders will support such a Minister & restricts comment on ticket distribution.

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Support for disgruntled BJP, Congress leaders spurs protests across Madhya Pradesh

Protests by angry supporters of BJP and Congress leaders who failed to secure tickets for the upcoming Assembly polls continued across Madhya Pradesh on Sunday.

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SP-Congress feud shows INDIA alliance has no ideological grounding: BSP

BSP attacks Congress, Samajwadi Party for lacking ideological basis to fight BJP. SP's credibility eroded in U.P. after seat sharing talks for Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls failed, leading to both parties fielding candidates against each other.

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Akhilesh Yadav moderates attack on Congress; invokes Lohia and Mulayam

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, following his initial reactions in the aftermath of the failed seat sharing talks with the Congress in Madhya Pradesh, tempered his response on Saturday.

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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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