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Page 3 - Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections 2018

It's politics over economy in Congress manifestoes for MP & Chhattisgarh

With the party no longer a major player in UP and Bihar, it must win or improve vote share in MP and Chhattisgarh in order to challenge BJP in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls

It's politics over economy in Congress manifestoes for MP & Chhattisgarh
Updated On : 20 Nov 2018 | 12:58 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh emerged No 1 in farming under BJP: PM Narendra Modi

Taking on the Gandhi family, Modi said Sitaram Kesri, who was from a "Dalit and exploited community" was not allowed to complete his term as the Congress president

Madhya Pradesh emerged No 1 in farming under BJP: PM Narendra Modi
Updated On : 19 Nov 2018 | 3:28 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh polls: It's now or never for us, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

To a question if he would be the chief ministerial candidate if his party wins the polls, the 47-year-old scion of the royal family of Gwalior said he will abide by whatever the party decides for him

Madhya Pradesh polls: It's now or never for us, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
Updated On : 18 Nov 2018 | 8:26 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh polls: Modi flays Congress over mention of cow in manifesto

Modi said his government had stopped the "theft" of the country's money to the tune of Rs 900 billion per year by detecting fake beneficiaries through technology

Madhya Pradesh polls: Modi flays Congress over mention of cow in manifesto
Updated On : 18 Nov 2018 | 6:52 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls 2018: Indore BJP infighting comes to fore

Asked to comment, Gupta said, "Our general secretary has already given a statement. I won't comment on it

Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls 2018: Indore BJP infighting comes to fore
Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 10:39 PM IST

PM Modi likely to address about 25 rallies in 5 poll-bound states

The number of his public meetings remains tentative and will be finalised in the coming days

PM Modi likely to address about 25 rallies in 5 poll-bound states
Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 8:44 PM IST

Why anti-incumbency could mean trouble for BJP in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh

Angry voters recently confronting the chief minister's wife in his home constituency is a sign that the state could be looking for a change in leadership

Why anti-incumbency could mean trouble for BJP in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh
Updated On : 16 Nov 2018 | 8:17 AM IST

Battle lines drawn for MP polls, 2,907 candidates in fray for 230 seats

Of the major parties, only the BJP has fielded candidates on all 230 seats

Battle lines drawn for MP polls, 2,907 candidates in fray for 230 seats
Updated On : 15 Nov 2018 | 7:16 PM IST

Cow urine and soft Hindutva: Why Rahul skipped Cong's MP manifesto launch

At one place, the manifesto not only commits to helping set up gaushalas in each village panchayat but also promises to promote commercial sale of manure, and even gau mutra

Cow urine and soft Hindutva: Why Rahul skipped Cong's MP manifesto launch
Updated On : 15 Nov 2018 | 5:41 PM IST

How will GST, demonetisation affect BJP's chances in MP? Traders are split

Some say GST helped their businesses grow while others say they are bearing the pain for a good future

How will GST, demonetisation affect BJP's chances in MP? Traders are split
Updated On : 14 Nov 2018 | 7:49 AM IST

In Madhya Pradesh, too many cooks seem to be stirring the BJP's broth

Regional leaders jostling for tickets for their adherents made candidate selection a lengthy and arduous operation for the party in MP

In Madhya Pradesh, too many cooks seem to be stirring the BJP's broth
Updated On : 13 Nov 2018 | 10:29 AM IST

Congress's MP manifesto promises to ban RSS shakhas in govt buildings

The party promised to revoke the orders allowing government employees to attend RSS shakha sessions

Congress's MP manifesto promises to ban RSS shakhas in govt buildings
Updated On : 11 Nov 2018 | 2:24 PM IST

MP polls 2018: Congress unveils manifesto, promises to write off farm loans

Congress also promised a rebate in diesel and petrol prices

MP polls 2018: Congress unveils manifesto, promises to write off farm loans
Updated On : 10 Nov 2018 | 4:32 PM IST

Sambit Patra named in FIR for poll code violation in Madhya Pradesh

MP Chief Electoral Officer V L Kantha Rao confirmed that Patra has been named as an accused in the FIR

Sambit Patra named in FIR for poll code violation in Madhya Pradesh
Updated On : 09 Nov 2018 | 9:49 PM IST

MP polls: Congress releases 4th list, fields Chouhan's kin from Waraseoni

The party has named 29 nominees, including Masani, who recently joined the Congress

MP polls: Congress releases 4th list, fields Chouhan's kin from Waraseoni
Updated On : 07 Nov 2018 | 11:29 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh polls: Transgender candidate files nomination from Indore

BJP's Ramesh Mendola had won from the seat in 2013 by defeating his nearest rival by 91,017 votes

Madhya Pradesh polls: Transgender candidate files nomination from Indore
Updated On : 06 Nov 2018 | 8:45 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh polls: BJP is confident, Congress appears rejuvenated

Herculean efforts of Shivraj Singh Chouhan and RSS support may turn out to be decisive in MP. BJP appears on a par with Congress

Madhya Pradesh polls: BJP is confident, Congress appears rejuvenated
Updated On : 05 Nov 2018 | 6:35 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls: BSP says it holds 'key' to forming next govt

The party's vote share was 8.97 per cent in 2008 which dipped to 6.29 per cent in the 2013 polls

Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls: BSP says it holds 'key' to forming next govt
Updated On : 04 Nov 2018 | 7:03 PM IST

MP polls: Congress releases first list of 155 candidates, 21 are women

KK Kalukheda, who is the brother of former Congress minister Mahendra Singh Kalukheda, will also contest the assembly polls from Jaora constituency

MP polls: Congress releases first list of 155 candidates, 21 are women
Updated On : 04 Nov 2018 | 6:09 PM IST

MP polls: Digvijay Singh's kin in Congress first list of 155 candidates

21 women and 21 Scheduled Caste candidates; 34 from the Scheduled Tribe category

MP polls: Digvijay Singh's kin in Congress first list of 155 candidates
Updated On : 04 Nov 2018 | 7:58 AM IST