Madhya Pradesh Politics

Amid Madhya Pradesh political crisis, Kamal Nath Cabinet okays 'in-principle' creation of three new districts in state

Amid the ongoing Congress-BJP political tug-of-war in Madhya Pradesh, the cabinet on Wednesday gave its "in-principle approval" to the formation of three new districts in the state

Madhya Pradesh trust vote likely today: Fate of Kamal Nath govt hangs in balance; BJP claims Congress has lost its majority

The fate of the Congress-led government in Madhya Pradesh depends on a trust vote to be carried out in the Legislative Assembly on Monday as directed by Governor Lalji Tandon.

Rajya Sabha Election: NCP Supremo Sharad Pawar, BJP's newest recruit Jyotiraditya Scindia in fray for 26 March polls

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, BJP's newest recruit Jyotiraditya Scindia and Congress veteran Digvijay Singh are among those in the fray for elections to 55 Rajya Sabha seats

Madhya Pradesh governor Lalji Tandon removes six 'Scindia loyalists' from cabinet on CM Kamal Nath's recommendation

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon on Friday removed six ministers, supporters of Jyotiraditya Scindia, on the recommendation of Chief Minister Kamal Nath.

Congress rebuts speculations of 'brain drain' after Scindia exit, says young leaders will be given responsible positions

Days after Jyotiraditya Scindia's shocking move to the BJP, the Congress on Friday asserted that no brain drain was happening in the party and said young leaders would be attended to and given responsible positions going forward

Jyotiraditya Scindia files nomination papers for Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha polls; elections to take place on 26 March

Former Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who joined the BJP on Wednesday, will file his nomination papers for the 26 March Rajya Sabha polls from Madhya Pradesh in Bhopal on Friday, said a saffron party spokesman.

'Ready for floor test during Assembly': Kamal Nath tells Madhya Pradesh governor that 22 Congress MLAs held 'captive' by BJP

Expressing the readiness of his government for a floor test in the Assembly, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Friday accused the BJP of holding 22 Congress MLAs in captivity.

22 rebel Congress MLAs set to appear before Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker today; expected to clarify whether they quit voluntarily or 'under pressure'

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker NP Prajapati has issued notices to 22 Congress MLAs who have resigned, asking them to appear before him by Friday and clarify whether they have quit voluntarily or under pressure.

'Fortunate to be part of BJP': Jyotiraditya Scindia pledges support to saffron party, Rahul Gandhi says ex-Guna MP ignored his ideology

Jyotiraditya Scindia, who on Thursday received a rousing welcome from BJP workers in Bhopal a day after ending his alliance with the Congress and joining the saffron party, said that he considers himself fortunate that the BJP accepted him in the party and assured workers that he will work wholeheartedly for them.

Rahul Gandhi reacts to Jyotiraditya Scindia's switch, says royal scion will never command same respect in BJP

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said Jyotiraditya Scindia forgot his ideology as he was apprehensive about his political future and that he would not get respect in the BJP