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Morning digest | Over 74% voter turnout recorded in Chhattisgarh, M.P. Assembly polls; six militants killed in J&K operations, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 18, 2023

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In a first, all polling booths in Raipur (North) Assembly constituency managed by women: EC

For 1st time, all booths in an Assembly seat managed by all-women teams; 1,046 women deployed in 201 booths; 100% turnout in Sonewani booth; EC urged all sections to vote; 11 booths set up in Bharatpur-Sonhat for fewer than 100 voters; 100% enrolment of PVTGs. #ElectionCommission #Chhattisgarh #MadhyaPradesh #Voting #Women…

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Uncertain future in a sea of poppies

Three districts in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan together contribute to 80% of India’s opium production. Already facing the problem of stagnant procurement rates and rising input prices, farmers are now angry with the Union government for opening opium production and processing to private players. A.M. Jigeesh talks to farmers in…

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Disappointed youth and first-timers vote ‘for the sake of it’ in Madhya Pradesh

The State has 22,34,861 first-time voters in these elections, as per the Election Commission data.

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Voter turnout crosses 74% in Chhattisgarh, M.P. Assembly polls

Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh polls: Tight security, violence reported; provisional turnout 75.41% & 74% respectively. Jawan killed in Naxalite blast, woman died in queue and man in elephant attack. Bigwigs in fray, BJP accused of distributing money and liquor. ECI asked to take action against Home Minister's statement. BJP CM…

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Senior National men’s hockey championship | Punjab gets walkover, Tamil Nadu routs Assam

A whopping 47 goals were scored on the opening day of the Hockey India-13th Senior National men’s hockey championship here on Friday. Punjab received a walkover from Tripura in the first match, Manipur then thumped Madhya Pradesh 7-2, Maharashtra blanked Uttarakhand 22-0, while Tamil Nadu took apart Assam 15-1 in…

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Madhya Pradesh assembly elections: 33% polling in Bhopal till 1 pm

BHOPAL: Voting in Bhopal gained momentum after a slow start, with 33% of voters having cast their ballots by 1 pm, as reported by the state election commission on Friday. The overall voting percentage in Madhya Pradesh assembly elections stood at around 45% by the same time.

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Priyanka Gandhi comes to Madhya Pradesh during polls for entertainment: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on November 17 slammed Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for drawing analogies through films during her campaigning, saying she came to Madhya Pradesh for “entertainment” and disrespecting democracy and people.

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Madhya Pradesh: Voting underway for polls, Stone pelting at two polling booths

Violence erupted at two polling booths -- 147 and 148 -- of the Dimani Assembly constituency at Mirghan in the Morena district of Madhya Pradesh, with two groups resorting to stone pelting. Read further on Dynamite News:

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A day before polls, two men deployed for election duty die of heart attack in Madhya Pradesh

Two persons die after complaining of chest pain on eve of MP polls; CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Congress leader Kamal Nath offer prayers.

The Hindu

In parched Bundelkhand, chasing elusive diamonds and sustenance

Tribal villages of Chhatarpur, Panna, Tikamgarh lack basic amenities. Voters seek representative to help with long-pending demands of water, jobs.

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In crucial Gwalior-Chambal’s prestige battle, it is anger against BJP and lack of trust for Congress

People of Gwalior-Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh are uncertain of their choice in 2023 Assembly polls, with both BJP and Congress vying for their votes. While some are dissatisfied with BJP, they are wary of Congress’s promises. People cite issues of jobs, electricity, water and stray cattle. Despite BJP's welfare…

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Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh CMs both in the fray in November 17 polling

Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh to vote on November 17, 2023, for 70 and 36 seats respectively. Chief Ministers Bhupesh Baghel and Shivraj Singh Chouhan contest in Patan and Budhni.

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Day before Madhya Pradesh polls, 55-year-old election staffer dies of chest pain

Voting for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly election will begin at 7 am on Friday.

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With pamphlets, on public transport, a retired IIT professor campaigns in MP for ‘right candidates’

While parties spend crores to launch star campaigners into Madhya Pradesh’s poll battleground, a retired IIT physics professor has kicked off a solitary campaign across the state. Over the last one week, Vipin Tripathi has visited various districts using public transport – with pamphlets and an appeal to pick honest…

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Between ‘bulldozer justice’ and ‘Cong apathy’: Muslim voters face a tough choice in MP

Amjad Khan stands despairingly before a wreckage that had been his livelihood for a decade. His modest bakery in Khargone, a town 120-km south of Indore city in Madhya Pradesh, was one of the 45 buildings reduced to rubble in a widespread demolition drive in April 2022. Many of these…

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Foreign diplomats witness PM Modi’s roadshow in M.P.

Delegation of foreign diplomats witness PM Modi's roadshow in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. They met local leaders to understand BJP's election campaign. Japanese diplomat Mayumi Tsubakimoto said elections in India are like a festival people celebrate. Delegation also visited Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat as part of "Know BJP" initiative.

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On caste census, only electoral resonance can move the needle forward for BJP

BJP tests political ideas in State polls; caste census demand by Congress, INDIA grouping poses problems. Upper caste anxiety over OBCs' demands for more reservation may hurt BJP. PM Modi, Amit Shah make references to caste census, but no definitive stance. BJP may use Rohini Commission report to promote interests…

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High decibel campaign ends in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh

Campaigning for MP & CG Assembly polls ends; PM Modi appeals to voters in MP to elect BJP for development; Congress & BJP locked in a keen battle; Kharge & Vadra attack Modi & Scindia respectively. PM Modi & Congress accuse each other of dynastic & negative politics.

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Amit Shah’s internal firefighting in Madhya Pradesh was a key element of BJP campaign

Amit Shah issued specific talking points on how to handle tough seats, focus on urban tribal areas, and emphasise the “anti-Ram Mandir” and “anti-Mahakal Lok” stance of the Congress

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M.P. last stretch turns bitter; gloves off between Priyanka and Scindia

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked Union minister and her former party colleague Jyotiraditya Scindia, calling him a traitor

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People angry with Congress, have unbreakable faith in BJP: PM Modi on last day of campaign in M.P., Chhattisgarh

People have this unbreakable faith that only the BJP can make a developed State belonging to the 21st century, PM Modi said in the message to Madhya Pradesh voters.

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MP ex-minister Jitu Patwari on fiscal hurdles to Cong promises, ‘robbers in power’, and Ladli Behna

Madhya Pradesh’s former higher education minister Jitu Patwari is the Congress MLA from Indore’s Rau segment, where he is seeking another term in the assembly. He has key positions in the state Congress unit and his rallies have seen big crowds while he continues to target the Shivraj Singh Chouhan…

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Congress raises questions on release of PM-Kisan instalment two days ahead of M.P., Chhattisgarh polls

Congress questions PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi's 15th instalment release two days before Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh elections. 6th installment released Aug 1, 2020 & 9th Aug 9, 2021. 12th instalment released Oct 17, 2020. 15th instalment released Nov 15, 2023. Is delay intentional? Counting of votes for these states on Dec…

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‘Road, water more important’: MP women say Ladli Behna scheme ‘not enough’

Madhya Pradesh government’s Ladli Behna scheme – rolled out a few months before the November 17 polls and aimed at more than 10 million marginalised women – has been hailed as a “game changer” in political circles.

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