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Madhya Pradesh: Kamal Nath resigns; Shivraj says no BJP hand in toppling govt

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Published : Mar 20, 2020, 12:28 PM IST

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Updated : Mar 20, 2020, 9:59 PM IST

21:25 March 20

Anarchy was going on in Madhya Pradesh, now good days will come: Rakesh Singh

Anarchy was going on in Madhya Pradesh, now good days will come: Rakesh Singh

After the debacle of Kamal Nath led Congress government in Madhya Pradesh, MP Rakesh Singh taunted that nothing can be ridiculous than the Congress government in the state.

Speaking to ETV Bharat, Rakesh Singh said that the kind of anarchy that was caused by the Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh in the last 18 months is going to end and good days are coming for the people of Madhya Pradesh.

Notably, after the fall of the Kamal Nath government, now the BJP government has decided to come to the state. BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia used to remain in a state of confrontation with his government, even though he was in the Congress party on the issue of farmers.

19:34 March 20

Additional Advocate General of MP resigns

Supreme Court lawyer Sunil Fernandes today tendered his resignation with immediate effect from the post of additional advocate general (AAG) of the Madhya Pradesh government. Fernandes submitted his resignation to Satyendra Kumar Singh, principal secretary of the Department of Law and Legislative Affairs of Madhya Pradesh.

"Please accept my resignation with immediate effect as the AAG for the state of Madhya Pradesh in the Supreme Court. I take this opportunity to thank the Law Department, all other departments and officers of the state government, for their prompt assistance and co-operation, which enabled the undersigned, to effectively discharge his duties before the Supreme Court," he said in his resignation letter.

17:09 March 20

Tomar said the BJP will elect its Legislative Party Leader

Tomar blames Congress in-friction, says path clear for new govt

Reacting to the political development in Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar blamed the Congress for the current situation, and said that the resignation of Kamal Nath has now paved the way for a new government to take over.

He said that the BJP will now have a Legislative Party meet to decide its leader.

16:00 March 20

BJP MLAs at the Vidhan Sabha

BJP MLAs arrive at Assembly

The BJP MLAs arrived at the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha. Numerous legislators were seen waving the 'victory sign'.

15:37 March 20

Chouhan asked Congress to introspect

We were not in the game to topple the govt: Chouhan

Speaking to reporters after the resignation of Kamal Nath, senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that his party had no hand in toppling the government.

"If a government topples due to their own internal conflict then we can't do anything. You can see that we were not in the game to form or topple a government. They (Congress) should do some self introspection that what gave rise to such a situation," he said.

15:27 March 20

Governor accepts Kamal Nath's resignation

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon has accepted the resignation of Kamal Nath as Chief Minister; however, he has asked Nath to continue to work as acting Chief Minister till an alternative arrangement emerges.

According to information from Raj Bhavan, "Chief Minister Kamal Nath submitted his resignation letter to Governor Lalji Tandon on Friday at Raj Bhavan. The Governor has accepted his resignation and asked him to continue as acting Chief Minister till a new Chief Minister is sworn in."

15:19 March 20

BJP's CM candidate: Chouhan or someone new?

With the majority mark down to 103, the doors are now open for the BJP as it has 106 MLAs.

Sources in the BJP told a news agency that the top leadership is mulling over the name of the Legislative party leader. Former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is among the favourites but some leaders want to bet on a new face due to the bypolls in 25 Assembly seats. Chouhan would like to step back as he faced the maximum accusations from the Kamal Nath-led government, sources said.

The party might think of someone who comes from the Backward class, sources said.

15:11 March 20

Leaders were seen distributing sweets

Leaders were seen distributing sweets

Sweets being distributed at BJP office

Sweets are now being distributed at the BJP office in Bhopal. BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Leader of Opposition in Madhya Pradesh Assembly Gopal Bhargava and other leaders were also seen giving each other sweets.

14:59 March 20

A large number of party workers welcomed Chouhan

Massive reception for Chouhan at BJP office

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan was welcomed by a massive reception at the party office in Bhopal. A sea of BJP workers were present at the spot, even as PM Modi had called for citizens to exercise social distancing in view of COVID-19.

13:57 March 20

मध्य प्रदेश में आज जनता की जीत हुई है। मेरा सदैव ये मानना रहा है कि राजनीति जनसेवा का माध्यम होना चाहिए, लेकिन प्रदेश सरकार इस रास्ते से भटक गई थी। सच्चाई की फिर विजय हुई है। सत्यमेवजयते।
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) March 20, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
मध्य प्रदेश में आज जनता की जीत हुई है। मेरा सदैव ये मानना रहा है कि राजनीति जनसेवा का माध्यम होना चाहिए, लेकिन प्रदेश सरकार इस रास्ते से भटक गई थी। सच्चाई की फिर विजय हुई है। सत्यमेवजयते।
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) March 20, 2020
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मध्य प्रदेश में आज जनता की जीत हुई है। मेरा सदैव ये मानना रहा है कि राजनीति जनसेवा का माध्यम होना चाहिए, लेकिन प्रदेश सरकार इस रास्ते से भटक गई थी। सच्चाई की फिर विजय हुई है। सत्यमेवजयते।
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) March 20, 2020

People's victory in MP: Scindia on Kamal Nath resignation

BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia termed Chief Minister Kamal Nath's resignation as people's victory in Madhya Pradesh.

The former Congress MP, whose exit from that party led to the fall of the Kamal Nath government, said he has always believed that politics should be a medium of serving people.

"However, the (Kamal Nath-led) government had digressed from that path," Scindia tweeted. Truth has prevailed, he added.

13:23 March 20

Kamal Nath's resignation letter

Kamal Nath's resignation letter

Kamal Nath hands over resignation

Chief Minister Kamal Nath handed over his resignation to Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon at the Raj Bhavan ahead of the crucial floor test. "All that has happened in Madhya Pradesh in the last two weeks is a new chapter in the weakening of democratic principles," he wrote in his resignation letter.

13:21 March 20

Speaker accepts resignation of BJP MLA, House strength now 205

Earlier in the day, Madhya Pradesh Assembly speaker Narmada Prasad Prajapati accepted the resignation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Sharad Kaul. He has submitted his resignation to the Speaker on March 6.

The BJP is now left with 106 MLAs after the latest development. Notably, the resignations of 16 rebel MLAs were accepted on Thursday late night while resignations of six ministers were accepted on March 14. The current House strength stands at 205.

13:01 March 20

Jaiswal is the Mineral Minister in the present government

Will support the new govt, says Minister in Kamal Nath govt

Independent MLA Pradeep Jaiswal, who is also a Minister in the Kamal Nath government, said that he will now support the new government for the development of his constituency.

"I had said that as long as Kamal Nath is there, I'll keep supporting him. But my priority is the people of my constituency, their development and respect of the workers. I feel that now it's not possible in absence of a leadership," he said.

"Being an Independent MLA, now I don't have have any other option but to support the new govt which will be formed, for the development of my people. I have spoken to them (BJP)," he added.

12:33 March 20

He said he never indulged in politics of "deals"

Kamal Nath to resign

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath announced that he would submit his resignation to Governor Lalji Tandon today. "I have decided to submit my resignations to the governor... But I will continue to work for the welfare of the people," he said.

12:20 March 20

Madhya Pradesh LIVE: MLAs being held hostage, alleges Kamal Nath

He said the truth would eventually come out

MLAs held hostage in B'luru, truth will come out: Kamal Nath

Addressing a press conference in Bhopal ahead of the scheduled floor test, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath alleged that the Congress MLAs in Bengaluru were being held hostage.

"The people of this country can see the truth behind the incident where MLAs are being held hostage in Bengaluru. The truth will come out. People will not forgive them."

"BJP thinks they can make my state lose and win. They can never do that," he added.

21:25 March 20

Anarchy was going on in Madhya Pradesh, now good days will come: Rakesh Singh

Anarchy was going on in Madhya Pradesh, now good days will come: Rakesh Singh

After the debacle of Kamal Nath led Congress government in Madhya Pradesh, MP Rakesh Singh taunted that nothing can be ridiculous than the Congress government in the state.

Speaking to ETV Bharat, Rakesh Singh said that the kind of anarchy that was caused by the Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh in the last 18 months is going to end and good days are coming for the people of Madhya Pradesh.

Notably, after the fall of the Kamal Nath government, now the BJP government has decided to come to the state. BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia used to remain in a state of confrontation with his government, even though he was in the Congress party on the issue of farmers.

19:34 March 20

Additional Advocate General of MP resigns

Supreme Court lawyer Sunil Fernandes today tendered his resignation with immediate effect from the post of additional advocate general (AAG) of the Madhya Pradesh government. Fernandes submitted his resignation to Satyendra Kumar Singh, principal secretary of the Department of Law and Legislative Affairs of Madhya Pradesh.

"Please accept my resignation with immediate effect as the AAG for the state of Madhya Pradesh in the Supreme Court. I take this opportunity to thank the Law Department, all other departments and officers of the state government, for their prompt assistance and co-operation, which enabled the undersigned, to effectively discharge his duties before the Supreme Court," he said in his resignation letter.

17:09 March 20

Tomar said the BJP will elect its Legislative Party Leader

Tomar blames Congress in-friction, says path clear for new govt

Reacting to the political development in Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar blamed the Congress for the current situation, and said that the resignation of Kamal Nath has now paved the way for a new government to take over.

He said that the BJP will now have a Legislative Party meet to decide its leader.

16:00 March 20

BJP MLAs at the Vidhan Sabha

BJP MLAs arrive at Assembly

The BJP MLAs arrived at the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha. Numerous legislators were seen waving the 'victory sign'.

15:37 March 20

Chouhan asked Congress to introspect

We were not in the game to topple the govt: Chouhan

Speaking to reporters after the resignation of Kamal Nath, senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that his party had no hand in toppling the government.

"If a government topples due to their own internal conflict then we can't do anything. You can see that we were not in the game to form or topple a government. They (Congress) should do some self introspection that what gave rise to such a situation," he said.

15:27 March 20

Governor accepts Kamal Nath's resignation

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon has accepted the resignation of Kamal Nath as Chief Minister; however, he has asked Nath to continue to work as acting Chief Minister till an alternative arrangement emerges.

According to information from Raj Bhavan, "Chief Minister Kamal Nath submitted his resignation letter to Governor Lalji Tandon on Friday at Raj Bhavan. The Governor has accepted his resignation and asked him to continue as acting Chief Minister till a new Chief Minister is sworn in."

15:19 March 20

BJP's CM candidate: Chouhan or someone new?

With the majority mark down to 103, the doors are now open for the BJP as it has 106 MLAs.

Sources in the BJP told a news agency that the top leadership is mulling over the name of the Legislative party leader. Former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is among the favourites but some leaders want to bet on a new face due to the bypolls in 25 Assembly seats. Chouhan would like to step back as he faced the maximum accusations from the Kamal Nath-led government, sources said.

The party might think of someone who comes from the Backward class, sources said.

15:11 March 20

Leaders were seen distributing sweets

Leaders were seen distributing sweets

Sweets being distributed at BJP office

Sweets are now being distributed at the BJP office in Bhopal. BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Leader of Opposition in Madhya Pradesh Assembly Gopal Bhargava and other leaders were also seen giving each other sweets.

14:59 March 20

A large number of party workers welcomed Chouhan

Massive reception for Chouhan at BJP office

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan was welcomed by a massive reception at the party office in Bhopal. A sea of BJP workers were present at the spot, even as PM Modi had called for citizens to exercise social distancing in view of COVID-19.

13:57 March 20

मध्य प्रदेश में आज जनता की जीत हुई है। मेरा सदैव ये मानना रहा है कि राजनीति जनसेवा का माध्यम होना चाहिए, लेकिन प्रदेश सरकार इस रास्ते से भटक गई थी। सच्चाई की फिर विजय हुई है। सत्यमेवजयते।
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) March 20, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
मध्य प्रदेश में आज जनता की जीत हुई है। मेरा सदैव ये मानना रहा है कि राजनीति जनसेवा का माध्यम होना चाहिए, लेकिन प्रदेश सरकार इस रास्ते से भटक गई थी। सच्चाई की फिर विजय हुई है। सत्यमेवजयते।
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) March 20, 2020
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मध्य प्रदेश में आज जनता की जीत हुई है। मेरा सदैव ये मानना रहा है कि राजनीति जनसेवा का माध्यम होना चाहिए, लेकिन प्रदेश सरकार इस रास्ते से भटक गई थी। सच्चाई की फिर विजय हुई है। सत्यमेवजयते।
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) March 20, 2020

People's victory in MP: Scindia on Kamal Nath resignation

BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia termed Chief Minister Kamal Nath's resignation as people's victory in Madhya Pradesh.

The former Congress MP, whose exit from that party led to the fall of the Kamal Nath government, said he has always believed that politics should be a medium of serving people.

"However, the (Kamal Nath-led) government had digressed from that path," Scindia tweeted. Truth has prevailed, he added.

13:23 March 20

Kamal Nath's resignation letter

Kamal Nath's resignation letter

Kamal Nath hands over resignation

Chief Minister Kamal Nath handed over his resignation to Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon at the Raj Bhavan ahead of the crucial floor test. "All that has happened in Madhya Pradesh in the last two weeks is a new chapter in the weakening of democratic principles," he wrote in his resignation letter.

13:21 March 20

Speaker accepts resignation of BJP MLA, House strength now 205

Earlier in the day, Madhya Pradesh Assembly speaker Narmada Prasad Prajapati accepted the resignation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Sharad Kaul. He has submitted his resignation to the Speaker on March 6.

The BJP is now left with 106 MLAs after the latest development. Notably, the resignations of 16 rebel MLAs were accepted on Thursday late night while resignations of six ministers were accepted on March 14. The current House strength stands at 205.

13:01 March 20

Jaiswal is the Mineral Minister in the present government

Will support the new govt, says Minister in Kamal Nath govt

Independent MLA Pradeep Jaiswal, who is also a Minister in the Kamal Nath government, said that he will now support the new government for the development of his constituency.

"I had said that as long as Kamal Nath is there, I'll keep supporting him. But my priority is the people of my constituency, their development and respect of the workers. I feel that now it's not possible in absence of a leadership," he said.

"Being an Independent MLA, now I don't have have any other option but to support the new govt which will be formed, for the development of my people. I have spoken to them (BJP)," he added.

12:33 March 20

He said he never indulged in politics of "deals"

Kamal Nath to resign

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath announced that he would submit his resignation to Governor Lalji Tandon today. "I have decided to submit my resignations to the governor... But I will continue to work for the welfare of the people," he said.

12:20 March 20

Madhya Pradesh LIVE: MLAs being held hostage, alleges Kamal Nath

He said the truth would eventually come out

MLAs held hostage in B'luru, truth will come out: Kamal Nath

Addressing a press conference in Bhopal ahead of the scheduled floor test, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath alleged that the Congress MLAs in Bengaluru were being held hostage.

"The people of this country can see the truth behind the incident where MLAs are being held hostage in Bengaluru. The truth will come out. People will not forgive them."

"BJP thinks they can make my state lose and win. They can never do that," he added.

Last Updated : Mar 20, 2020, 9:59 PM IST

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