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A new generation inherits poisoned genes of Bhopal gas tragedy, and the broken promises of govts too
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A new generation inherits poisoned genes of Bhopal gas tragedy, and the broken promises of govts too

Even 35 years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, the city is still feeling its after-effects. Those born to the survivors have been afflicted with birth defects, while the survivors themselves suffer from a myriad of ailments.

Madhya Pradesh cabinet expansion: One Muslim, two women among 28 ministers inducted in Kamal Nath's team of ministers
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Madhya Pradesh cabinet expansion: One Muslim, two women among 28 ministers inducted in Kamal Nath's team of ministers

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday inducted 28 MLAs, including two women and an Independent, into his Cabinet which has a mix of old and new faces, but left out BSP and SP legislators.

Kamal Nath deserves same 'benefit of doubt' as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says Shashi Tharoor
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Kamal Nath deserves same 'benefit of doubt' as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday defended the party's Madhya Pradesh chief minister-designate Kamal Nath over allegations of involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, saying the charges were not proven in the court of law.

Madhya Pradesh's maverick Mamaji: A look back at Shivraj Singh Chouhan's politics and controversies
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Madhya Pradesh's maverick Mamaji: A look back at Shivraj Singh Chouhan's politics and controversies

Shivraj Singh Chouhan has established his image of being one among the masses, and that has worked in his favour so far, but would the dream run continue?

Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Elections 2018: A look at the key candidates in the fray
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Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Elections 2018: A look at the key candidates in the fray

One of the most keenly watched constituency will be Budhni, the home turf of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, where he is battling the Congress heavyweight in the state Arun Yadav.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections 2018 updates: Voting concludes in Naxal-hit area; over 60% turnout recorded on all 3 seats
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Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections 2018 updates: Voting concludes in Naxal-hit area; over 60% turnout recorded on all 3 seats

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections LIVE updates: Atfter 12pm, the EC officials in MP said that around 250 EVMs had been replaced in the ongoing elections. At least 1,545 VVPATs also had to be replaced.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections: EC replaces 250 faulty EVMs across state; malfunctioning VVPATs affect voting in many booths
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Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections: EC replaces 250 faulty EVMs across state; malfunctioning VVPATs affect voting in many booths

Instances of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) malfunctioning or developing technical snags have been reported from several polling booths in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh polls: Rajnath Singh takes dig at Congress manifesto; says party 'holding on to cow's tail' for survival in state
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Madhya Pradesh polls: Rajnath Singh takes dig at Congress manifesto; says party 'holding on to cow's tail' for survival in state

Union home minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that the Congress in Madhya Pradesh has now latched onto the cow for its survival.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls: Amit Shah, Shivraj Singh Chouhan attend BJP meeting on election strategy
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Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls: Amit Shah, Shivraj Singh Chouhan attend BJP meeting on election strategy

With just a few days left for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) conducted a high-level meeting in the state late on Monday night to chalk out the strategy for the ensuing polls.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan tweets at Rahul Gandhi, says will file criminal defamation suit for 'false allegations' in Vyapam, Panama papers case
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan tweets at Rahul Gandhi, says will file criminal defamation suit for 'false allegations' in Vyapam, Panama papers case

In a tweet, the chief minister said that Rahul had been making "frivolous and malafide statements" against him and his family in the Vyapam scam and the Panama papers case and said he would file the criminal defamation suit on Tuesday.

Narendra Modi reaches out to Dawoodi Bohra members in Madhya Pradesh, says community important for 'peace, unity' in country
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Narendra Modi reaches out to Dawoodi Bohra members in Madhya Pradesh, says community important for 'peace, unity' in country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reached out to the Dawoodi Bohra community in Madhya Pradesh by addressing a gathering and meeting with the community's religious head Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin at the Saifee Nagar mosque in Indore.

BJP rejigs units in poll-bound states: Party gets new president in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan chief also quits
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BJP rejigs units in poll-bound states: Party gets new president in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan chief also quits

A party statement said that Ashok Parmani and K Hari Babu, both of whom have resigned as chief of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh units respectively, besides Chauhan have been made members of its national executive.

Digvijay Singh concludes six-month-long 'Narmada Yatra' in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur
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Digvijay Singh concludes six-month-long 'Narmada Yatra' in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur

The Congress had earlier claimed that the former chief minister had gathered evidence on "corruption" in the Madhya Pradesh government during his 'Narmada Yatra', which he would reveal soon.

Hardik Patel in Bhopal: Patidar leader attacks BJP for its divisive politics; hints at contesting MP Assembly elections
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Hardik Patel in Bhopal: Patidar leader attacks BJP for its divisive politics; hints at contesting MP Assembly elections

Gujarat's Patidar leader Hardik Patel on Monday dropped hints that he may campaign for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections to be held later this year and also stated his intent to work for the youth and farmers.

Digvijay Singh's 'apolitical' Narmada Yatra indicates Jyotiraditya Scindia may be Congress' face in Madhya Pradesh polls
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Digvijay Singh's 'apolitical' Narmada Yatra indicates Jyotiraditya Scindia may be Congress' face in Madhya Pradesh polls

Senior Congress leader Kamal Nath on Wednesday endorsed 46-year-old Jyotiraditya Scindia as Congress' chief ministerial candidate in Madhya Pradesh,

AAP to contest all seats in Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls, says Delhi minister Gopal Rai
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AAP to contest all seats in Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls, says Delhi minister Gopal Rai

Delhi labour minister Gopal Rai on Sunday said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) would contest all 230 seats during the 2018 Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections.

Set to sweep MP, Chouhan says his 'secret' is good governance
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Set to sweep MP, Chouhan says his 'secret' is good governance

Speaking to CNN-IBN shortly after the poll result was made public, a visibly happy Chouhan said, " We have been providing good governance to Madhya Pradesh every single day