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The Latest Breaking News from Madhya Pradesh

Saffron versus saffron in M.P.’s Malhara seat

It’s a saffron versus saffron contest in Madhya Pradesh’s Malhara Assembly constituency.

The Hindu

‘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.

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He has no shame: PM Modi slams Nitish Kumar’s remark on women

PM Modi said, “Those having such a vision, how can they keep your honour and respect? How low will they stoop? What an unfortunate situation for the country. I will do whatever I can to ensure your honour and respect.”

The Hindu

Congress trying to push country towards slavery, says U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath accused Congress of corruption and attempting to push India towards slavery. He praised BJP for upholding the country's self-respect and confidence. He also highlighted the 'double-engine government' of BJP which had lifted Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh from the 'Bimaru' category. Polls for all 230 seats in Madhya…

The Hindu

Congress wants socialist ideology to perish: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on November 7 claimed that the Congress wants the “Samajwadi ideology” to perish, but his party’s resolve is to spread it further. Mr. Yadav was talking to media persons after paying obeisance at Ramraja Temple in Orchha of Niwari district in Bundelkhand region of…

The Hindu

Congress calls for action over video of ‘Narendra Tomar’s son discussing money transactions’

A clip purportedly showing Devendra Pratap Singh Tomar, son of Union Minister and BJP candidate from Dimani Assembly seat Narendra Singh Tomar, discussing “transactions worth crores of rupees” in a video call went viral in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, leading to strong criticism from the Opposition Congress party.

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13-yr-old Dalit girl from MP raped by 4 for over a year in UP; now 7-month pregnant

BAREILLY: A 13-year-old girl from Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district was repeatedly raped for nearly a year by four unidentified men in UP's Bareilly district and "threatened with dire consequences" by the accused.

The Times of India

Amid polls, Cong leaders snub INDIA bloc ban to give exclusive interviews to ‘boycotted’ anchors

Nearly a month after the opposition’s Congress-led INDIA alliance “blacklisted” 14 anchors for their alleged “hateful” debates and anti-opposition narratives — two top leaders of the Congress have given “exclusive” interviews to two of these anchors.

Newslaundry

Brother versus brother or keeping it in-house? One Madhya Pradesh seat poses query

In Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh, the BJP and Congress face off in a contest between the Sharma brothers. Sitasharan Sharma (BJP) and Girija Shankar Sharma (Congress) are vying for the seat but locals are looking for a third option. Despite the brothers' ideological differences, they share an accountant.

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

Congress a ‘clever party’, wants caste census ‘only for votes’: Akhilesh Yadav in M.P.

Akhilesh Yadav, SP President, criticizes Congress for conducting a caste-based survey for votes in Madhya Pradesh ahead of 2023 Assembly elections. He urges voters to not vote for BJP or Congress, claiming the latter is a "clever" party.

The Hindu

Villager bites BJP minister's thumb during election campaign rally in Madhya Pradesh

BHOPAL: During an election campaign in Shivpuri district in Madhya Pradesh, a young man was reported to have bitten the thumb of Suresh Dhakad, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and Minister of State, hailing from the Pohari assembly of Shivpuri district.

The Times of India

Madhya Pradesh: 17 Hizb-ut-Tahrir members charge-sheeted by NIA

NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed chargesheet against 17 individuals affiliated with Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), a radical group with the goal of establishing a Sharia-based Islamic nation in India through violent means. An official statement released on Sunday announced the filing of a charge-sheet against these individuals.

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Prahlad Patel Interview: BJP heading to a 2003-like victory in Madhya Pradesh

Union Minister Prahlad Patel is contesting Madhya Pradesh Assembly election, alongside 3 other Union Ministers. He shares his campaign experience and key issues with Nistula Hebbar. He is confident of BJP's victory, citing people's support.

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.

Newslaundry

Jaivardhan Singh on Congress infighting, Scindia, lack of development on home turf

Jaivardhan Singh is Madhya Pradesh’s former urban development minister, a two-time MLA, and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh’s son. We tracked his campaign seeking a re-election from his constituency Raghogarh – earlier represented by his father – in Guna district.

The Hindu

BJP misusing Central agencies in poll-bound States, EC should intervene to ensure a level playing field: Congress

Congress leaders say public mood in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana was in favour of the Congress, which had made the BJP resort to vendetta politics

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Kamal Nath, Digvijaya not fighting for CM’s chair but for their sons, Modi says in Madhya Pradesh

He also announced that the free ration scheme for “80 crore poor persons” in the country would be extended for another five years.

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.

The Hindu

ED, CBI, I-T raids in Chhattisgarh can’t demoralise Congress workers, we’ll win there and in M.P.: Kharge

Congress President Kharge said raids by central agencies in Chhattisgarh won't demoralise their workers, asserting the party will win in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. He criticised PM Modi for questioning the Congress' contribution to the country's development and recalled the vision of former PMs Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Shastri. Kharge…

The Hindu

M.P. voters will decide whether Congress leaders are a Jai-Veeru jodi or a duo of the corrupt: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Jyotiraditya Scindia seeks public verdict on his political choices in Guna rally. He left Congress in March 2020 with 22 MLAs, overthrowing Kamal Nath's 15-month government. Now, he campaigns for BJP in Gwalior-Chambal area. Madhya Pradesh polls on Nov 17; Scindia spoke to The Hindu before rally.

The Hindu

AP-Genco and APMDC will jointly take part in coal auctions, says Energy Minister Peddireddi

AP-Genco and APMDC will jointly take part in coal auctions, says Energy Minister Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy. It has also been decided to explore the possibility of setting up power plants at the coal pit-heads itself to cut down the transportation costs, says Ramachandra Reddy. AP-Genco and APMDC should take steps for…

The Hindu

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".

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