The Latest Breaking News from Madhya Pradesh

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.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

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

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

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

‘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. 

Newslaundry · Nov 8, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

13-yr-old Dalit girl from MP raped by 4 for over a year in UP; now 7-month pregnant

BAREILLY: A 13-year-old girl from Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district was repeatedly raped for nearly a year by four unidentified men in UP's Bareilly district and "threatened with dire consequences" by the accused.

The Times of India · Nov 6, 2023

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. 

Newslaundry · Nov 6, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

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

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Villager bites BJP minister's thumb during election campaign rally in Madhya Pradesh

BHOPAL: During an election campaign in Shivpuri district in Madhya Pradesh, a young man was reported to have bitten the thumb of Suresh Dhakad, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and Minister of State, hailing from the Pohari assembly of Shivpuri district.

The Times of India · Nov 5, 2023