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No power, roads in villages of MP rural minister’s constituency despite ‘Rs 22,000 cr’ spending

Many villages without power, families waiting for water, settlements inaccessible by road and dilapidated school buildings – life is tough for thousands of voters in many parts of the Bamori constituency in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district.

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In M.P., Rahul Gandhi’s ‘only one backward caste officer’ attack vs PM Modi’s ‘reverse gear’ jibe

Narendra Modi said in the poll-bound Madhya Pradesh that Congress leaders, when the party was in power at the Centre, had “used” the country’s poor for tourism for their friends from other countries.

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Bimaru M.P. became bemisal because of Modi’s 5G mantra: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Madhya Pradesh has become an "incomparable" State due to PM Modi's 5G mantra of growth, good governance, goodwill, guarantee, and gareeb kalyan (welfare of the poor). Paddy and wheat procurement have increased 46 and 17 times respectively.

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BJP works on collective decision; will discharge the responsibilities given to me by the party: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

BJP in MP election: no CM face, but Shivraj Singh Chouhan ready to take on any duty assigned by party. He calls BJP most disciplined, with everyone following orders of high command.

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Maharashtra lifts overall championship in National Games

Maharashtra wins 37th Nat. Games, 80 golds; Srihari Nataraj (Karnataka) & Sanyukta Prasen Kale & Pranati Nayak (Odisha) best athletes. Services 2nd, Haryana 3rd. Top 5: Maharashtra (228 medals), Services (126), Haryana (192), Madhya Pradesh (112), Kerala (87).

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‘Organisational issues’: Sumitra Mahajan on BJP’s CM probables in MP, factionalism

As an eight-time MP and the former Lok Sabha speaker, Sumitra Mahajan is seen as one of the tallest leaders in Madhya Pradesh’s politics and part of the BJP’s old guard. We met her at her home in Indore to discuss her party’s poll prospects, the probable chief ministerial candidate…

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State polls expose cracks in INDIA bloc. Will the drift dampen national alliance?

The ongoing campaign and the nature of contests in the assembly polls in five states – Mizoram, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh – were seen by many as an early test for the cohesiveness of the 28-parties national opposition alliance INDIA. Almost four months after it was formed in…

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Morning Digest | Kamal Nath says people of Madhya Pradesh looking for a change; Ambassador says Brazil to give continuity to India’s presidency of G-20, and more

From, Kamal Nath says people of Madhya Pradesh looking for a change, to, Kiwis keen to stay in the semifinal race, meets wounded Sri Lanka, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

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

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

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‘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.

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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…

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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…

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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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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.

The Hindu

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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