JITU PATWARI

Diggy, Rahul dial Nath in bid to hold on to Kamal

Congress successfully prevents senior leader Kamal Nath from joining BJP. Digvijaya Singh mediates the efforts, while Rahul Gandhi, MLAs, and Jitu Patwari express their desire for Nath to remain in the party. Nath is blamed for Congress' recent defeat.

Can "third son" of Indira Gandhi ever leave party? MP Cong chief on Kamal Nath's BJP switch talk

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari on Saturday recalled how former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had described Kamal Nath as her "third son" as he dismissed the speculation that the party veteran may jump the ship to join the BJP. Nath's colleague in the party and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh also rubbished the rumours and dubbed them a "media creation".

Madhya Pradesh: Kamal Nath to stay in Congress, confirms state party chief Jitendra Patwari

Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Jitendra Patwari dismissed reports of former CM Kamal Nath joining the BJP. "Once again, BJP misuses media to question faith. Kamal Nath confirmed he remains a Congress leader, calling the speculations conspiracies," Patwari stated.

Kamal Nath to stay in Congress, confirms state party chief Jitendra Patwari

Veteran Congress leader Kamal Nath , son's Delhi visit fuels BJP entry buzz

The BJP is reportedly in discussions with veteran Congress leader Kamal Nath and his son Nakul Nath to join the party. While Kamal Nath has not made any public commitment, sources close to him indicate his discontent with the current state of the Congress. Though no direct talks with Prime Minister Modi or Home Minister Shah have occurred, the possibility remains open. Nakul Nath is reportedly eager to join the BJP before the Lok Sabha polls.

Sonia Gandhi likely to contest Rajya Sabha elections, health concerns may keep her out of Lok Sabha race

According to party insiders, as quoted by ToI, Sonia is unlikely to run for the Lok Sabha elections due to health concerns. Instead, securing a seat in the Rajya Sabha would allow her to continue her parliamentary duties while also addressing logistical considerations.

Madhya Pradesh 2023: BJP scores spectacular poll victory, cheetah safari launched

The year 2023 also saw the launch of the Ladli Behna Yojana under which a fixed monetary aid is deposited in the bank accounts of women in the state every month. The scheme launched by then CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan is believed to have contributed to the BJP's victory among other factors.

Kamal Nath out Patwari in as MP Cong chief, Mahant replaces Baghel as CLP leader of Chhattisgarh

Kamal ​​Nath had held the PCC president's post for more than five years. In Chhattisgarh, senior leader Charan Das Mahant was named as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in place of Bhupesh Baghel, the Chief Minister who led the party to defeat. Mahant will be the Opposition leader in the Assembly. All appointments were made by party president Mallikarjun Kharge, AICC release said.

Jitu Patwari appointed as President of Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee

The Congress Party on Saturday appointed Jitu Patwari as state President of Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee, an official release by the party stated.

Congress will win more than 150 seats on back of electoral tsunami in MP: Jitu Patwari

Jitu Patwari, co-chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Congress campaign committee, stated that the party is expected to win more than 150 seats in the upcoming assembly polls. Patwari claimed that there is a strong public opinion in favor of the Congress party, with an "electoral tsunami" supporting them. He also criticized the ruling BJP, alleging that the state is in debt, farmers are struggling, and there is a lack of jobs for the youth. Another Congress candidate, Sanjay Shukla, accused the BJP of using money power and goons to influence voters.

Scuffle breaks out between two Congress workers during an event in Ujjain

After Amit Shah releases report card of BJP rule in MP, Congress calls it failed state

The opposition Congress party in Madhya Pradesh has called the state a "failed" one under the rule of the BJP. Congress leaders claimed that despite holding several investors' summits and signing MoUs with companies, the BJP government failed to create IT hubs in cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad, and that corruption was rampant in the state.

Babas in great demand in MP as politicians across party lines seek divine help in poll year

Pandit Dhirendra Shastri is just one of the many babas who are currently in great demand in election-bound MP. Because of their large fan following, political leaders try to attract their supporters by organising programmes in their constituency.

Congress moves no-trust motion in MP Assembly; debate to continue

When BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma spoke about "Hamare Ram hai, Hamare Sita hai" (we have Ram and Sita) and asked the opposition members "who is your (Gods), Congress members including former ministers Sajjan Singh Verma, Jitu Patwari and Vijay Laxmi Sadho strongly objected. The Congress members demanded an apology from Sharma, but Speaker Gautam said he had not said anything wrong.

Congress cites audit to allege ration scam under MP CM's watch; govt says AG report not 'final conclusion'

​​​ Comparing the alleged irregularities in the scheme and the distribution of rations with the infamous Bihar fodder scam, Congress demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan who heads the Women and Child Development department. Madhya Pradesh Home Minister and state government spokesman, Narottam Mishra, said the AG's report is an opinion and not the "final truth".

Congress pressers in 22 cities, makes "Dilli Chalo" appeal over rising prices

Rahul Gandhi cited unemployment, inflation, and escalating animosity as the nation's top issues.

Reaching out: Azad, Anand Sharma find place in Cong political affairs group

The Congress has constituted three committees as was decided during its 'Chintan Shivir' in Udaipur -- political affairs group, Task Force 2024 and committee for 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi forms 3 groups to chart road ahead for party

To chart the Congress' future course, its chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday formed three groups -- on political affairs for guidance on key issues, Task Force-2024 to implement the Udaipur 'Nav Sankalp' declaration and another to coordinate the October 2 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'.

Bada bhai-chhota bhai ruined MP: Jyotiraditya Scindia attacks Kamal Nath, Digvijaya Singh

"Bada bhai-chhota bhai (elder brother and younger brother) turned Vallabh Bhawan (state secretariat) into a den of corruption. Nath would be described as the world's biggest industrialist, so I thought he would bring industries to the state, but in reality he started a transfer industry," Scindia alleged.

Testing times: BJP jubilant, Congress unhappy

BJP sources told ET that the 16 Congress MLAs holed up in a resort under police protection in BJP-ruled Karnataka were unlikely to attend Friday’s session. The MLAs had resigned but their resignation letters have not been processed.

Madhya Pradesh: While Congress is buying time, BJP wants trust vote as early as possible

Both the ruling Congress and opposition BJP are busy playing a game of political one-upmanship in Madhya Pradesh. If chief minister Kamal Nath’s residence is the epicentre of Congress’ strategic moves, BJP is banking on an immediate floor test in the assembly.

High Drama at Resort: Cops ‘rough up’ MP ministers in Karnataka

Twenty-one Congress MLAs from the Jyotiraditya Schindia camp are staying at the resort under tight police protection after requested for it 'fearing' threats from their leaders. The Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs landed in Bengaluru three days ago by a special aircraft in a show of rebellion against chief minister Kamalnath.

The richer wives of rich Indian politicians

A review of affidavits filed by candidates with the EC shows that income of many heavyweight netas is less than half of what their wives earn.