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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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Two senior Congress leaders fighting to establish their sons, capture party in MP: PM Modi

However, both the former CMs have sought to make light of the episode and put up a united face ahead of the State polls scheduled on November 17.

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M.P. govt only gave 21 jobs in three years, claims Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Congress national general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Madhya Pradesh has only given 21 jobs in the past three years and that the youth of the State has to migrate due to lack of employment opportunities.

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All bets are off in Madhya Pradesh fight

BJP, Congress battle for M.P. votes; both parties face heat from rebels, upset party leaders. Congress has replaced candidates for seven seats, BJP yet to field two. Congress led by Kamal Nath, BJP with ‘collective leadership’. BJP fields Union Ministers, MPs, national general secy. Congress promises survey to find OBC,…

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Congress names candidate for last remaining M.P. seat; civil servant fails to get govt nod to enter fray

Congress fields Manoj Malve from Amla seat in Betul district, completing list of 230 candidates for Nov 17 polls. Nisha Bangre, tipped to be Congress candidate, faces disciplinary proceedings & her resignation is pending govt approval.

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Akhilesh Yadav moderates attack on Congress; invokes Lohia and Mulayam

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, following his initial reactions in the aftermath of the failed seat sharing talks with the Congress in Madhya Pradesh, tempered his response on Saturday.

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SP announces third list of two candidates for M.P. Assembly polls

SP announced 3rd list of 2 candidates for MP polls, taking total to 33. Congress released 1st & 2nd list of 144 candidates, leaving 1 seat. SP named Rajendra Prasad Patel & Pushpendra Kumar Ahirwar from Churhat & Chandla (SC reserved).

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People will hit out at INDIA alliance in Assembly polls in 5 States over its anti-Sanatan Dharma stand: Tejasvi Surya

Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha president and Lok Sabha MP Tejasvi Surya on October 19 said people are going to deal a big blow to the opposition bloc INDIA in the Assembly polls in five States, including Madhya Pradesh, for its posture against Sanatan Dharma.

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SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav targets INDIA bloc; Slams Congress Party

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday lambasted at Congress Party on seat sharing for MP Assembly polls. Read further on Dynamite News

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Samajwadi Party pledges caste survey, free power in its list of ‘firm promises’ for M.P. polls

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said said the document is not a manifesto but a list of promises which the SP will try to fulfil if its candidates get elected in the polls in Madhya Pradesh.

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IPL team, OBC quota and ₹25 lakh health insurance: Congress promises slew of schemes in Madhya Pradesh manifesto

Kamal Nath also announced waiver of farm loans up to ₹2 lakh and an assistance of ₹1,500 per month to women in the manifesto for Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls.

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MP polls: Chouhan faces uphill task amid anti-incumbency, murmurs of BJP ‘sidelining’ him

There has been speculation about an unease within the BJP’s central leadership about Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who is now eyeing a fifth term in the state which will go to polls on November 17.

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‘Practical issues’ in forming alliance with SP in Madhya Pradesh, says Kamal Nath

Congress and SP in talks for MP alliance; CM candidate Nath says practical issues arise. Akhilesh Yadav and Shivpal Singh Yadav respond, AAP to field candidates on more seats. Polls on Nov 17, results on Dec 3.

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Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls | SP says it will contest the election in alliance with Congress

INDIA alliance of SP & Congress agree seat-sharing for MP Assembly elections. SP confident of forming govt. under Congress. SP to contest some seats, exact numbers to be known soon. SP has presence in MP, won 7 seats in 2003, 4 in 1998 & 1 in 2008 & 2018. SP…

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Kamal Nath forcing Priyanka to make false announcements, confusing people for votes, says Chouhan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan accuses Congress of cheating Gandhi family, people of MP with false promises of free education, cash incentives. Alleges Congress changed speech from 'per year' to 'per month' & refused to give houses under PMAY. People know Congress' falsehood, he says.

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Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections | Lotus is our face in every election, says Piyush Goyal on BJP's CM face

BJP's Union Minister Piyush Goyal says 'lotus' is party's face in MP polls. Debate over CM face continues as Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Narendra Singh Tomar, Prahlad Patel, Faggan Singh Kulaste and Kailash Vijayvargiya are seen as contenders. Congress won 114 seats in 2018 polls, BJP 109. Nath govt collapsed after…

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BJP made hattrick of OBC CMs in Madhya Pradesh but Opposition wants to divide people, says Prahlad Patel

How many OBC CMs have been fielded from the parties that seek votes in the name of the backward community, he asks during a rally in Madhya Pradesh

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Modi shies away from naming Shivraj Singh Chouhan in recent speeches: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams BJP for sidelining MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union govt. over Women's Reservation Bill. Accuses BJP of playing political game with women, not doing enough for their safety, and using ED to target Opposition leaders.

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Ujjain rape incident brought disgrace to Madhya Pradesh: State Congress chief Kamal Nath

Kamal Nath visits hospital to enquire about 12-yr-old rape victim's condition; claims many such incidents happening in MP but not coming to light. He targets BJP govt, alleging corruption & atrocities against women and tribals.

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Congress slams police ‘inaction’ in Ujjain rape case

Congress questions MP Police's inaction in 12-yr-old rape case; demands CM, Home Minister's response. Citing inaction of MP Police in Satna & Ujjain, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate questions how victim travelled 700 km in 13 hrs. Alleges police trying to portray her as mentally ill & beggar from UP. M.P.…

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Senior BJP leaders are scrambling to avoid fighting Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections: Congress

BJP leaders from MP in race to avoid polls; CM Chouhan-Scindia duo scripted 'Hum To Dubenge Sanam Tumko Bhi Le Dubenge'; Congress leader Surjewala slams Govt. over Ujjain rape; people to teach Vijayvargiya lesson; Chouhan's CM tenure to end soon.

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As SP eye State polls, rumbling in U.P. opposition visible

SP's decision to contest polls in MP, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan causes tension in INDIA block. U.P. Congress leaders criticize SP, saying it's their collective responsibility to defeat BJP. SP defends its decision, saying it has right to grow and become a national party.

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Will ensure bigger Congress victory in Rajasthan than in M.P., Chhattisgarh: CM Gehlot

Gehlot accepts Gandhi's challenge to ensure bigger victory for Congress in Rajasthan than in MP/Chhattisgarh. He also speaks of Central minister's alleged involvement in Sanjeevani Credit Cooperative Society scam & his readiness to help poor depositors. He inaugurated projects worth ₹582 cr & AG office at HC.

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Congress, allies supported women’s reservation Bill under ‘great compulsion’: PM Modi

Addressing a massive gathering of BJP workers, ‘Karyakarta Mahakumb’ — that had a fair share of women in attendance — in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal, Mr. Modi dwelt into the three-decades old history of the Bill to slam his political opponents, warning that they were ready to “deceive women if given…

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‘Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve’ becomes Madhya Pradesh’s 7th protected habitat for big cats

Various areas under Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve have been notified by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change with a view to ensuring the conservation of wild animals

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