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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…

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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.

Newslaundry

Morning Show: Who is BJP’s real star campaigner in Madhya Pradesh?

Atul and Manisha are back on the road with this episode of Morning Show from Bhopal – featuring NDTV editor Anurag Dwary, civil society activists Sachin Jain and Meena Wadhwa, and Newslaundry’s Prateek Goyal.

Newslaundry

Congress wants to rule M.P. through three families: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah attacked Congress in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, claiming they want to rule the State through three families. He asked if a party that only cares for its sons can do any good for the people. He also accused Rahul Gandhi of repeating the same speech everywhere…

The Hindu

Digvijaya Singh, key Congress backroom strategist who the BJP loves to target

In the high-stakes battle for Madhya Pradesh, the Congress party seems to have neatly divided the responsibilities between its two senior leaders - Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh

The Hindu

In MP, BJP turns to welfare schemes amid public anger over price rise

A couple in their forties, Santosh Dhiman and Savita Dhiman, are waiting outside their home in Mhow, a town close to Indore city in Madhya Pradesh. A man riding a motorcycle arrives with three gas cylinders strapped to the pillion seat. “The cylinder now costs Rs 950,” says Savita as…

Newslaundry

Election Commission issues notice to Priyanka Gandhi for ‘unverified’ statement against PM Modi

The Election Commission issued a show-cause notice to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly making unverified and false statements with regard to PM Narendra Modi in a rally in Madhya Pradesh

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Madhya Pradesh polls: Rahul’s roadshow, Chouhan’s ‘one-sided love’ for ‘Ladli Behnas’

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s roadshow in Madhya Pradesh’s capital traversed through Bhopal North and Bhopal Central to reach Narela. As crowds swelled, Newslaundry tried to decode the pulse on the ground by speaking to the public.

The Hindu

In M.P., PM Modi announces ₹24,000-crore scheme for tribals

PM Modi’s announcement holds significance in Madhya Pradesh, where nearly 21% of the population is tribal. The State is going to the polls in two days.

The Hindu

BJP toppled Congress government in Madhya Pradesh by purchasing MLAs, alleges Rahul Gandhi; says his party will win 150 seats

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on November 14, accused the BJP of toppling his party’s government in Madhya Pradesh in 2020 by purchasing MLAs and expressed confidence that the grand old party would win around 150 seats in the Assembly elections in the State to be held on November 17. He…

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‘No govt help’: Disquiet in MP’s tribal areas amid dwindling beneficiaries, persistent malnutrition

The tribals of Madhya Pradesh seem to find a voice in every assembly election campaign with a host of poll promises, 47 ST constituencies, a decisive tribal voter in many general segments, and tribal communities forming 21 percent of the state’s population.

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Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections | Unprecedented trust and affection for BJP among people: PM Modi

PM Modi said people of MP have shown unprecedented trust and affection for BJP. Congress has accepted defeat before polls, relying on luck. Modi said this election is to stop corruption and loot by Congress.

Newslaundry

‘Freebies aren’t women empowerment’: Young voters on jobs, communalism, infra as MP poll issues

In Madhya Pradesh, about 2.2 lakh young first-time voters will cast their vote in the upcoming assembly polls. In at least 31 constituencies, the teen and first-time voters will surpass the winning margins of the 2018 state elections.

The Hindu

Congress’s online campaign more robust in Madhya Pradesh

Congress & BJP in Madhya Pradesh use X for campaigning: Both parties targeted women & caste, INC more on corruption, BJP on religion & “anti-Sanatani” Congress.

Newslaundry

‘Chouhan good, but people need change’: Bhopal’s auto drivers on price rise, communalism

Amid the intensifying poll campaigns for the November 17 elections in Madhya Pradesh, Newslaundry tapped into the political undercurrents in capital Bhopal through conversations with the city’s auto drivers.

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Blessings amid joy in Madhya Pradesh: Cows walk over devotees in unique Diwali tradition

Madhya Pradesh Ajab Hai, Sabse Gajab Hai" (the state is strange, most amazing) - a popular slogan among the citizens of the state - has been re-enacted once again, this time in Ujjain district, where cows walked over men as part of their tradition.

The Hindu

Kamal Nath targets Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan, says he's a 'good actor'

Madhya Pradesh Congress president Kamal Nath claimed people will bid farewell to CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan after the upcoming State polls, but Mr. Chouhan will not be jobless as he is a “good actor”

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Diwali Celebrations: Special aarti performed at Shree Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain

A special 'Aarti' was performed at Shree Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Sunday early morning on the festive occasion of Diwali.

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