Bhopal, June 3 (IANS) The swearing-in of D.K. Shivakumar as Karnataka’s 25th Chief Minister on Wednesday resonated beyond the southern state, with the Madhya Pradesh Congress leadership describing the development as a shining example of party discipline, organisational commitment, and democratic transition within the Congress. As Shivakumar took the oath at a ceremony in Bengaluru, senior Congress leaders from Madhya Pradesh congratulated him and expressed confidence in his ability to lead Kar…
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Bhopal, May 16 (IANS) The Indian National Congress in Madhya Pradesh will hold a statewide protest on Saturday over irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) examination.The announcement was made by Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari during a press conference at the state Congress office in Bhopal, where Patwari strongly criticised the BJP over what he called repeated paper leaks and examination scams across the country.The Congress leader accused the BJP…
Bhopal/Ujjain, May 12 (IANS) A convoy of nearly 200 vehicles accompanying newly-appointed Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation Chairman, Saubhagya Singh Thakur, from Ujjain to Bhopal on Monday triggered traffic congestion and criticism from the public and the Opposition Congress, with questions raised over fuel use and public inconvenience at a time when the Prime Minister and state government are urging austerity.Saubhagya Singh Thakur, who also serves as the provincial president of Vidya Bharat…
Bhopal, May 7 (IANS) The first anniversary of Operation Sindoor on Thursday was marked in Madhya Pradesh, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) projecting the military action as a defining moment in India’s counter-terrorism strategy, while placing strong emphasis on national security and the armed forces. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the ‘Operation Sindoor’ reflected India’s firm resolve to protect its citizens and respond decisively to terrorism.”Operation Sindoor…
Ashoknagar (Madhya Pradesh), May 4 (IANS) A disturbing video showing family members carrying the body of a teenage girl on foot from a hospital in the Bahadurpur area of Ashoknagar district in Madhya Pradesh has gone viral on social media, prompting swift action by the district administration. Taking serious note of the incident, Collector Saket Malviya visited Bahadurpur hospital late Sunday night to assess the situation.Confirming the report, a senior officer in Ashoknagar district administrat…
Bhopal, April 21 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Vivek Tankha, on Tuesday strongly urged the Madhya Pradesh Cyber Police to immediately release three IT Cell workers who have been held in custody for the past 27 hours.In a series of detailed posts on his ‘X’ handle, Tankha expressed deep surprise and disappointment at the actions of the Madhya Pradesh Police, describing the detention as unjustified and objectionable.He pointed out that the case revolves around a letter purporte…
Bhopal, March 27 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Congress has launched a sharp offensive against the ruling BJP government, demanding immediate withdrawal of the proposed electricity tariff hike and relief for consumers.Congress president of the Madhya Pradesh unit, Jitu Patwari, flayed the government’s decision to hike electricity tariffs by 4.80 per cent from April 1, describing it as a “direct assault on the pockets of the common people”.He pointed out that tariffs in Madhya Pradesh have alre…
New Delhi/Bhopal, March 19 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Congress unit has hailed the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s order and maintain Congress leader Mukesh Malhotra’s status as a legislator until the next hearing. The Congress described the interim relief by the apex court as a “victory for truth, justice, and the Constitution”, asserting that the democratic mandate of the people of Vijaypur has been upheld against political interference.The apex court was hearin…
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday met an injured autorickshaw driver outside his residence while he was leaving for Bhopal. On seeing the injured autorickshaw driver on the way, the Congress MP stopped his convoy and came out of his car to check on him and offer help. Along with this, LoP Rahul Gandhi instructed his companions to ensure proper medical support to the injured.Speaking to IANS, the injured driver later said, “Rahul Gandhi…
Bhopal, Feb 23 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will participate and address a mega farmers convention in Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal on February 23. This major political showdown in Bhopal will also mark the beginning of the Congress’s national movement against the proposed India-US trade deal.Sharing details about the ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ to be held at Atal Path located in Jawahr Chowk area in the city, Madhya Prad…