The Latest Breaking News from Madhya Pradesh

‘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 · Nov 15, 2023

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 · Nov 15, 2023

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 · Nov 14, 2023

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 · Nov 14, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

‘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.

Newslaundry · Nov 14, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

‘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. 

Newslaundry · Nov 14, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

‘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. 

Newslaundry · Nov 13, 2023