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Amid buzz over Kamal Nath joining BJP, M.P. Congress leaders recall his ties to the Gandhi family

Former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath arrives in Delhi amid speculation of joining BJP after Congress defeat.

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Political mills abuzz over talk of Kamal Nath joining BJP; Digvijaya Singh asserts 'Kamal Nath won't leave Congress'

In-charge of Madhya Pradesh Congress Jitendra Singh also said that he did not think that Nath would leave the Congress party and would be joining any other party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress old-timers and Gandhi family loyalists find their way back to Parliament via Rajya Sabha

Congress old-timers who have long been out of Parliament will soon make their way back in, thanks to the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls. On Wednesday, the party released its list of candidates for the 10 seats that it is expected to win in the biennial elections to the Upper House,…

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Congress fields Digvijaya Singh loyalist for Rajya Sabha polls in M.P.; move ends speculation of Kamal Nath being nominated to Upper House

Former Chief Minister Kamal Nath's speculation of being nominated to the Rajya Sabha ends as Congress names Ashok Singh as its candidate for the elections.

The Hindu

Will feel honoured if Sonia Gandhi goes to Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh: Jitu Patwari

Madhya Pradesh Congress requests Sonia Gandhi to represent the State in Rajya Sabha; Congress leaders receive I-T notices.

The Hindu

1984 riots | Delhi High Court gives SIT time to respond to plea seeking action against Kamal Nath

Delhi High Court grants time to SIT to file status report on plea against Kamal Nath for 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

The Hindu

Congress to win over 15 LS seats in MP, says Patwari

Madhya Pradesh Congress president claims party will win over 15 seats in upcoming Lok Sabha elections, criticizes BJP's governance.

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Congress leader Kamal Nath pulls up M.P. government over non-payment of anganwadi workers’ salaries

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Kamal Nath on Friday pulled up the State’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government over the non-payment of salaries to anganwadi workers for about three months.

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Kamal Nath’s son to send papers with ‘Ram’ written 4.31 crore times to Ayodhya; M.P. Congress leaders tread cautiously

Congress MP Nakul Nath plans to send papers with Lord Ram's name written on them 4.31 crore times to Ayodhya for the temple consecration ceremony.

The Hindu

Congress sets up election committees for eight States, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh

Rajasthan PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra was appointed the chairman of the Pradesh Election Committee in the State. Among the members of the committee are former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and former Union Ministers Sachin Pilot and Jitendra Singh.

The Hindu

Will put up good show in LS polls under collective leadership: MP Cong chief Patwari

Newly appointed MP Congress Chief Jitu Patwari pledges collective leadership to deliver positive results in upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Parliament security breach: Raising voice against unemployment is not treason, says ‘mastermind’ Lalit Jha’s father; Kamal Nath removed as Madhya Pradesh Congress chief, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 17, 2023

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Kamal Nath removed as Madhya Pradesh Congress chief; Charan Das Mahant chosen CLP leader in Chhattisgarh

AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge replaces Kamal Nath with Jitu Patwari as MP Congress chief and Charan Das Mahant as Chhattisgarh leader. OBC consolidation in BJP countered by Congress. Rajasthan next.

The Hindu

PM Modi’s aim in Madhya Pradesh was not victory but to rein in Shivraj: Raut

BJP high command used every opportunity to insult incumbent Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Shiv Sena (UBT) faction MP Sanjay Raut alleged

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Congress holds ‘frank discussion’ over Madhya Pradesh election debacle

Congress leaders hold frank discussions on MP poll results; feedback taken on Leader of Opposition nominee. High Command gives Kamal Nath responsibility for 2024 LS polls, asks him to control and manage better to win seats.

The Hindu

Nearly 205 of 230 lawmakers in Madhya Pradesh are crorepatis; BJP MLA tops list with ₹296 crore assets

As many as 205 of the 230 newly elected MLAs in Madhya Pradesh are crorepatis with State Congress president Kamal Nath figuring among the three richest lawmakers with more than ₹134 crore worth of assets. The average assets of the MLAs stood at ₹11.77 crore.

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Shivraj launches BJP’s ‘Mission 29’ for Lok Sabha polls from Kamal Nath’s Chhindwara

BJP's Shivraj Singh Chouhan kickstarted campaign for 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Congress' Chhindwara. He vowed to leave no stone unturned to win all 29 seats in MP and ensure a third term for PM Modi.

The Hindu

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath may face pressure to make way for new leadership

After Cong's defeat in MP, leaders question leadership over infighting & EVM tampering. Senior leader Lakshman Singh blames EVMs for hiding sabotage. Kamal Nath met Cong pres Mallikarjun Kharge & held review meeting with MLAs & defeated candidates. Cong must boost morale & find 2nd line of leadership for 2024…

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Analysis | Did overconfident regional satraps who ignored Congress’ central leadership cost the party?

The stunning defeat of the loss of the Congress in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan not only reflected the failure of the top leadership in being assertive with regard to decision making but also the overconfidence of regional straps

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A scheme, Modi’s magic, an ‘irresponsible’ Congress: How BJP scripted victory in MP

Three months ago, no one would have imagined that the BJP would return to power in Madhya Pradesh. Even the party’s own central leadership was wary about reintroducing Shivraj Singh Chouhan as its chief ministerial candidate in the assembly elections – results of which gave the BJP 164 seats to…

The Hindu

Modi-Shivraj factor drives BJP win in M.P.; Congress caste census plank falls flat

BJP has bettered the Congress in all regions of the State; Modi’s direct connect with the voters, and reminding the electorate of the Centre’s schemes seem to have boosted the party’s fortunes; Shivraj brushed aside questions over his role and hit the ground running ahead of the polls

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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

Payback time for Congress as INDIA allies take it to task for ignoring them

INDIA allies angry over missed opportunity to fight Assembly polls. INDIA bloc in limbo for 3 months, Congress now facing fury of allies. Meeting on Dec 6 to discuss missed opportunity and how to counter BJP in 2024 LS polls. INDIA needs robust narrative and collective spirit to defeat BJP.

The Hindu

Pinarayi blames Cong for BJP victory

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here on Sunday blamed the Congress for the BJP emerging victorious in States like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Telengana.

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Congress’ twin plank of OBC outreach and welfarism does not enthuse voters in the Hindi heartland

The Congress party’s inability to defeat the BJP in a direct contest on the plank of social justice and welfare politics may force the party to recalibrate its strategy

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