According to the latest update, BJP MLAs are staying at ITC Grand Bharat in Haryana's Gurugram. Earlier, in a reaction to the arrival of MLAs in Delhi, BJP General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said that the party leaders came here for a holiday trip.
MP Political Crisis: 'MLAs arrive in Delhi for holiday trip': BJP General Secretary
Kamal Nath
04:04 March 11
BJP MLAs are staying at ITC Grand Bharat in Gurugram
02:01 March 11
BJP MLAs are in holiday trip says, party General Secretary Vijayvargiya
Reacting on the arrival of New Delhi a day after Jyotiraditya Scindia resigned from the grand old party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said, "We are here for holidays and we are in the festive mood. We will be staying in Delhi."
01:37 March 11
BJP MLAs arrive in Delhi
BJP MLAs arrive in Delhi
BJP MLAs from Madhya Pradesh arrived at Delhi airport in the wee hours of Wednesday. This development came following the political uncertainty in the state after the resignation of senior leader Jyotiraditya Scindia and 22 MLAs. The BJP MLAs had boarded a plane from Bhopal Airport late on Tuesday night.
00:35 March 11
Drafting for Rajya Sabha election not for floor test says, Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Tuesday that the party does not care about the floor test at this moment and is rather focussing on the Rajya Sabha elections.
"Why should we care about the floor test. Right now our only concern is the Rajya Sabha," Chouhan told reporters when asked to comment about the ongoing political crisis in the state. The election for 55 seats of the Upper House of the Parliament from 17 states will be held on March 26.
23:18 March 10
Congress MLAs to leave for Jaipur on Wednesday morning.
23:07 March 10
Congress leaders Sajjan Singh Verma, Dr Govind Singh leave for Bengaluru
Congress leaders Sajjan Singh Verma and Dr Govind Singh have left for Bengaluru. They will meet some of the 19 rebel MLAs and try and convince them to return to the party.
22:51 March 10
Buses carrying Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs reach Bhopal Airport
22:47 March 10
Congress leaders Mukul Wasnik, Harish Rawat and Deepak Babaria leave for Bhopal. They will reach Bhopal late night today.
22:45 March 10
22:45 March 10
Scindia has betrayed trust of people, party ideology: Gehlot
Gehlot said that Scindia had "joined hands" with the BJP at a time of "national crisis" when the economy was facing difficulties and the ruling party was "ruining" democratic institutions.
"Joining hands with the BJP in a time of national crisis speaks volumes about a leader's self-indulgent political ambitions, especially when the BJP is ruining the economy, democratic institutions, social fabric and as well the Judiciary," Gehlot said.
22:44 March 10
We are going either to Bengaluru or Delhi: MLA Vijay Shah
22:43 March 10
Lok Sabha will discuss tomorrow the recent law and order situation in some parts of Delhi
Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and BJP's Meenakshi Lekhi to raise a discussion on the 'recent law and order situation in some parts of Delhi' in Lok Sabha tomorrow.
21:53 March 10
No threat to government, says Kamal Nath
There is nothing to worry about, we will prove our majority. Our government will complete its term.
21:20 March 10
BJP to shift MP MLAs to Delhi
BJP to shift MP MLAs via a 125 seater chartered flight to Delhi
21:14 March 10
Resolution passed in the Congress legislative party meet in Bhopal today
Congress legislative party condemns the unfortunate manner in which attempt has been made to insult the people's mandate by satisfying the personal ambitions of Jyotiraditya Scindia.
21:12 March 10
Five buses seen parked near the BJP party office in Bhopal.
21:11 March 10
BJP legislative party meeting ends
Five buses ready to take BJP MLAs to safe place. They will be taken to unknown place tonight.
20:45 March 10
BJP's CEC meet concludes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left from BJP Headquarters after party's Central Election Committee meeting concludes.
20:34 March 10
BJP legislative party meeting underway
The BJP's legislative party meeting is underway at the party office in Bhopal. Union minister and MP from Damoh, Prahlad Patel and other senior leaders of the party are also present in the meeting.
20:27 March 10
We have the number, we'll fight this together: Congress leader Shobha Oza
Meeting (legislative part meet) was good. All Congress MLAs, including independents, were present. We have the number,we'll fight this together. MLAs who were rounded up were told that Scindia ji has to demand a Rajya Sabha seat so they need to come together, says Congress leader Shobha Oza
19:54 March 10
Scindia likely to join BJP on March 12: Sources
According to sources, Jyotiraditya Scindia might be formally inducted into the BJP on March 12 in Bhopal.
19:54 March 10
Congress meeting concludes, 93 MLAs were present
The Congress Legislative Party meeting at Chief Minister Kamal Nath's residence has concluded. According to reports, 93 MLAs were present at the meeting.
19:08 March 10
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I am proud of my father for taking a stand for himself. It takes courage to to resign from a legacy. History can speak for itself when I say my family has never been power hungry. As promised we will make an impactful change in India and Madhya Pradesh wherever our future lies.
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">I am proud of my father for taking a stand for himself. It takes courage to to resign from a legacy. History can speak for itself when I say my family has never been power hungry. As promised we will make an impactful change in India and Madhya Pradesh wherever our future lies.
— M. Scindia (@AScindia) March 10, 2020I am proud of my father for taking a stand for himself. It takes courage to to resign from a legacy. History can speak for itself when I say my family has never been power hungry. As promised we will make an impactful change in India and Madhya Pradesh wherever our future lies.
— M. Scindia (@AScindia) March 10, 2020
It takes courage to resign from a legacy: Scindia's son
Hours after Jyotiraditya Scindia decided to quit the Congress, his son Mahanaryaman Scindia backed his father's "courageous" decision and promised to make impactful change in Madhya Pradesh and India.
"I am proud of my father for taking a stand for himself. It takes courage to to resign from a legacy. History can speak for itself when I say my family has never been power hungry. As promised we will make an impactful change in India and Madhya Pradesh wherever our future lies," 24-year-old Mahanaryaman Scindia wrote on Twitter.
18:53 March 10
Scindia not to join BJP today: Sources
According to sources, Jyotiraditya Scindia will not join the BJP today. He had earlier in the day quit the Congress, a party he had been a part of for 18 years.
18:26 March 10
Visuals of Congress MLAs at a resort in Bengaluru
18:16 March 10
PM Modi arrives at BJP HQ, to chair CEC meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also arrived at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. He is to chair a meeting of BJP Central Election Committee. Top BJP leaders are already present there.
18:11 March 10
Rawat said political instability affected the progress of any state
Scindia was among top Cong leaders: Rawat
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat, who was present at the Congress meeting at interim party chief Sonia Gandhi's residence said that Jyotiraditya Scindia was among the top Congress leaders. "When he contemplates, he will realise that only the Congress party is best suited for a man of his respect," he said.
Rawat further expressed confidence that the Kamal Nath government would not fall as the MLAs would prioritise the interests of Madhya Pradesh.
17:58 March 10
Will take action according to procedure: Speaker on resignations
On the resignation letters of the 19 Congress MLAs currently in Bengaluru, Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker NP Prajapati said, "I will take action according to the established procedure of the state Assembly."
17:56 March 10
Top BJP leaders arrive at party HQ
Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari have arrived at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi.
17:52 March 10
'Happy Holi' was Scindia's only message
'Happy Holi,' says Scindia
Jyotiraditya Scindia, upon reaching his residence in New Delhi, refused to divulge any details to reporters. "Happy Holi," was his only message.
17:45 March 10
BJP Leaders reach Speaker's residence with resignations of 19 Cong MLAs
Leader of Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh assembly Gopal Bhargava, Narottam Mishra, and other BJP leaders reach the residence of state assembly Speaker NP Prajapati to submit the resignations of 19 Congress MLAs.
17:40 March 10
Scindia to formally join BJP at 6 pm
According to sources, Jyotiraditya Scindia will be formally inducted into the BJP at its party headquarters in New Delhi at 6 pm. PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and party National President JP Nadda will also be present.
17:29 March 10
Sharma said a Kamal Nath "masterstroke" would come
Will get to see Kamal Nath's masterstroke: Law Minister
Madhya Pradesh law minister and Congress leader PC Sharma, who arrived for the Congress Legislative Party meeting, expressed confidence on his party having the numbers. "Certainly a new thing will come up. You will get to see Kamal Nath's masterstroke," he said.
17:18 March 10
Singh said many Congress MLAs were eager to join BJP
Ex Minister arrives with 19 resignations, claims number may rise to 30
BJP leader and former Madhya Pradesh Minister Bhupendra Singh arrived in Bhopal with the resignations of 19 MLAs who are currently in Bengaluru. "The number can increase till 30 by evening as many people are willing to join BJP," he claimed.
17:14 March 10
19 MP Cong MLAs, MPs seek police protection in Bengaluru
As many as 19 Madhya Pradesh Congress rebel legislators (MLAs) and members of Parliament (MPs) sought police protection during their stay in the city.
"We are the MLAs/MPs of Madhya Pradesh state. We have come to Karnataka state voluntarily on some important work, regarding which we require protection and escort from local police for our safe movement and safe stay in and around Bangalore," said the lawmakers in a signed letter to the Karnataka Director General and Inspector General of Police.
17:05 March 10
Rahul, Harish Rawat at 10 Janpath
According to sources, Rahul Gandhi is part of the Congress meet currently underway at interim party chief Sonia Gandhi's residence. Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat and Assam Congress Chief Ripun Bora are also present at the meet.
16:59 March 10
Cong MLAs to shortly meet
According to reports, a Congress Legislative Party will be held shortly.
16:58 March 10
Congress workers, office-bearers begin string of resignations
Following Jyotiraditya Scindia's exit, many Congress workers and other office-bearers supporting Scindia have also begun tendering their resignations. Congress Morena district president Rakesh Mavai was among those who resigned.
16:37 March 10
Another Congress MLA resigns, total number stands at 22
Congress MLA from Hatpiplya in Madhya Pradesh, Manoj Choudhary has reportedly resigned, taking the number of those who have quit to 22.
16:17 March 10
One more Cong MLA quits, number now 21
According to reports, Congress MLA from Sumawali Adal Singh Kansana has also tendered his resignation. The total number of MLAs to have quit now stands at 21.
15:55 March 10
Vijayvargiya was speaking to reporters at Indore
People who made 'payments' to Kamal Nath now want money back: Vijayvargiya
Taking a dig at Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath over the ongoing political crisis in the state, BJP National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said that people were now ready to take back their 'payments' made to the CM and other Congress leaders as they doubted whether they would remain in their posts for long.
15:34 March 10
Chouhan said the BJP was focusing on the upcoming RS polls
Nothing to do with govt formation, focus on RS polls now: Shivraj
On being asked about the prospects of BJP forming the government in Madhya Pradesh, Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the party had "nothing to do with it" and was only focused on the Rajya Sabha polls. After SP MLA Rajesh Shukla and BSP MLA Sanjeev Kushwaha were seen at his residence, Chouhan said, "They have just come here to meet me on the occasion of Holi. There is no politics in it."
15:18 March 10
SP MLA Rajesh Shukla and BSP MLA Sanjeev Kushwaha arrive at the residence of BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
14:49 March 10
Chief Minister Kamal Nath writes to Madhya Pradesh Governor, recommends the immediate removal of six ministers.
14:49 March 10
Congress leader Laxman Singh said: "Whatever happened let it be. Now we should be ready to sit in the opposition. In the future, Congress again will form the government. I don't think there will be much number game. We will meet the Chief Minister and discuss it."
14:48 March 10
19 Congress MLAs, who are staying in Bengaluru, wrote a letter to Karnataka DGP, demanding protection and police escort.
Letter reads, "We've come to Karnataka voluntarily for some important work, regarding which we require protection for our safe movement and stay in and around Bengaluru".
14:47 March 10
BJP leader and aunt of Jyotiraditya Scindia Yashodhara Scindia said: "I am very happy and congratulate him. This is 'ghar vapasi'. Madhavrao Scindia had started his political career with Jan Sangh. Jyotiraditya was being neglected in Congress."
14:45 March 10
After meeting Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath, Congress leader Kantilal Bhuria said: "State govt is strong and it will continue to run. The government is not going to fall because someone is saying so. We have required number of MLAs."
14:44 March 10
BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said:"Congress leader and senior MLA Bisahu Lal Sahu ji is here with us and is joining BJP."
Congress leader Bisahu Lal Sahu said: "I have resigned from the Congress as well as from the membership of State Assembly. I have joined BJP. Most of the Congress MLAs will resign from the Congress in coming days as they are fed up with the functioning of Kamal Nath govt."
13:55 March 10
Former Foreign Minister Natwar Singh said: "I am not surprised that Jyotiraditya Scindia resigned from Congress and will join BJP. I feel he will be sent to Rajya Sabha & inducted into Union Cabinet. His father Madhavrao Scindia would have been Prime Minister if he had lived."
13:29 March 10
19 Congress MLAs including six state ministers from Madhya Pradesh who are in a Bengaluru resort have tendered their resignation from the assembly after Jyotiraditya Scindia resigned from the party
13:11 March 10
BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said:"For some Congress leaders when Scindia ji was in Congress he was a Maharaja, now he is a mafia? These are their double standards."
12:53 March 10
14 MLAs of Cong tendered resignation from MP House
Fourteen MLAs of the Congress in Madhya Pradesh who are loyal to Jyotiraditya Scindia have sent their resignations to state Governor on Tuesday, Raj Bhawan
sources said.
"We have received resignations of 14 MLAs through two e-mails with attachments," a Raj Bhawan official told media.
12:48 March 10
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary said: "Scindia ji held many senior posts in Congress party and was well respected, maybe he got lured by the offer of ministership given by Modi ji. We know his family has been associated with BJP for decades,but yet it is a big loss."
12:31 March 10
Congress President has approved the expulsion of Jyotiraditya Scindia from the Indian National Congress with immediate effect for anti-party activities.
12:28 March 10
24 Madhya Pradesh MLAs camping at resort in B'luru likely to resign
As many as 24 MLAs from Madhya Pradesh camping at a resort are likely resign after Jyotiraditya Scindia submits his resignation.
Indicating return of resort politics to the city, the MLAs of the ruling Congress in Madhya Pradesh were taken to a resort after their arrival at the HAL airport here on Monday by special chartered flights, BJP sources said on Tuesday.
The legislators have arrived here in the backdrop of allegations by the Congress that the BJP was trying to poach its MLAs to topple the Kamal Nath-led government in that state.
"We came to know that in the first flight 10 people arrived and in the second seven had arrived. Of them one is a personal assistant of a CM aspirant," sources said.
Two MLAs were already in the city. With them there are about 18 MLAs here, they added.
The sprawling resort near the International Airport with lush greenery is known for its cousins, comfort and salubrious views.
In January 2019, over the fear of a possible poaching of MLAs by the BJP, the Karnataka Congress had huddled its MLAs in a resort.
However, a few MLAs didn't turn up, setting a stage for a massive rebellion a few months later.
12:12 March 10
Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia tenders resignation to Congress President Sonia Gandhi today.
12:11 March 10
Commenting on Madhya Pradesh political tussle, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said: "We have evidence that three chartered plane (which reportedly flew Congress MLAs to Bengaluru) were arranged by the BJP. This is part of a conspiracy to reverse the mandate of people of Madhya Pradesh because Kamal Nath has acted against mafias."
12:00 March 10
Congress leaders Digvijaya Singh, Jitu Patwari, Bala Bachchan, Sajjan Singh Verma, Surendra Singh Baghel and others arrived at CM Kamal Nath's residence in Bhopal.
11:49 March 10
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia leave from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence.
11:20 March 10
Senior leaders including Shivraj Singh Chouhan, VD Sharma and Vinay Sahasrabuddhe hold meeting at BJP office in Bhopal.
10:55 March 10
Scindia, Amit Shah meet PM Modi at his residence
Amid political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, rebel Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence 7 Lok Kalyan Marg here on Tuesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also accompanied Scindia to the prime minister's residence.
Sources say Scindia is likely to join the BJP after some of his MLAs flew to BJP-ruled Karnataka triggering a crisis in one and a half year old Kamal Nath government.
According to sources, all the formalities for Scindia joining the BJP have been completed.
Sources said, Scindia will formally join the BJP in presence of party president J.P. Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah at the party headqaurters on Tuesday evening.
After the formal joining, a meeting of BJP election committee will be held in which Scindia will be declared BJP candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls from Madhya Pradesh, sources said.
Scindia may also be made union minister in the Narendra Modi government while his loyalist MLAs will be made cabinet ministers in Madhya Pradesh, sources added.
Sources said that resignation letters of about 20 Congress MLAs are ready and will be handed over to the Speaker.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Kamal Nath is in huddle with Digvijaya Singh and other senior Congress leaders in Bhopal to ward off the crisis.
08:40 March 10
Speaking to media, on being asked if BJP will welcome Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia into the party, BJP leader Narottam Mishra said: "Everyone is heartily welcome in Bharatiya Janata Party. We induct even grassroot-level workers, Scindia ji is a very big leader, he is definitely welcome."
07:21 March 10
Former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said: "This is Congress' internal matter and I would not like to comment on it. We had said on the first day that we are not interested in bringing down the government."
05:07 March 10
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Vishvas Sarang
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Vishvas Sarang said that Madhya Pradesh Cheif Minister Kamal Nath has turned the state in a ‘private limited company’. He said, “There's no operation Lotus. There is only dissatisfaction. Kamal Nath and Congress should note that governments are not run merely by staying around a few political leaders.
01:44 March 10
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh reacted saying that they tried to contact Jyotiraditya Scindia but it is being told that he is suffering from swine flu, so haven't been able to speak to him. He further said that a true Congressman will remain in Congress itself.
01:20 March 10
01:17 March 10
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot said, "I am hopeful that the current crisis in MP ends soon and that leaders are able to resolve differences. The state needs a stable government in order to fulfill the promises made to the electorate."
23:51 March 09
Congress Legislative Party meeting to be held tomorrow
After the huge political drama, a legislative party meeting of Congress party will take place on Tuesday.
23:45 March 09
Jyotiraditya Scindia is with Congress says, Congress leader Umang Singhar said
Congress leader Umang Singhar said, "All the 20 ministers who were present in the meeting have tendered their resignations. CM can reconstitute the state cabinet now. All are together. Scindia ji (Jyotiraditya Scindia) also is with Congress.
23:43 March 09
Rahul Gandhi has reached Sonia's residence
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reached Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi's residence at 10 Janpath.
23:40 March 09
Congress leader PC Sharma said, "All ministers, present at the meeting, have handed over their resignations (to CM Kamal Nath). We have requested him to reconstitute the state cabinet and tackle the situation created by BJP."
23:22 March 09
20 ministers of MP Govt resigned
In a major development, 20 cabinet ministers of Madhya Pradesh who were present at the meeting with CM Kamal Nath, have tendered their resignations to him which have been accepted. Only 20 cabinet ministers were present at the meeting.
23:12 March 09
I won't let mafia forces succeed over trust and love of MP's people says, Kamal Nath
After a long political turmoil, MP CM Kamal Nath statement said, "I won't let those forces succeed which are creating instability with mafia's help. My biggest strength is trust and love of people of MP. I won't let those forces succeed which are creating instability in govt - a govt created by people of Madhya Pradesh.
21:34 March 09
Amid drama in MP, BJP calls legislature party meeting
Amid political drama in Madhya Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called a legislature party meeting in Bhopal on Tuesday to discuss the current political situation and to work out a strategy to bring a no confidence motion against the Kamal Nath government.
Former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who is in Delhi for the last five days, will reach Bhopal on Tuesday morning to attend this meeting.
Sources in the BJP said the party is planning to bring a no confidence motion against the Kamal Nath government in this budget session which is scheduled to begin on March 16.
This is the second time in the month that the Kamal Nath government has got the jitters. Earlier in the month, some of the MLAs supporting former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh reached Gurugram, however, Chief Minister Kamal Nath somehow managed to appease them. Now, MLAs and ministers from Jyotiraditya Scindia's camp have reached Bengaluru and their mobile phones are switched off.
21:31 March 09
MP Congress leaders meet at Kamal Nath's residence
Amid the political drama in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Kamal Nath called the state Congress leaders including former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh and Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha to his residence on Monday evening for a meeting.
Nath cut short his Delhi visit and returned to Bhopal as MLAs and Ministers supporting Jyotiraditya Scindia camped in Delhi with their mobile phones switched off.
21:23 March 09
Jyotiraditya Scindia likely to meet Sonia in New Delhi
According to the sources, Congress General Secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia likely to meet Congress President Sonia Gandhi at 9:30 pm at her residence in New Delhi.
20:50 March 09
Former CM Shivraj Singh meets Amit Shah in New Delhi
According to the sources, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in New Delhi. As per reports, the meeting is going on for the last two hours.
20:43 March 09
Congress leaders try to pacify Scindia
Congress leaders try to pacify Scindia
Congress leaders are trying to pacify sulking Madhya Pradesh leader Jyotiraditya Scindia after the political crisis in the state deepened with at least 10 MLAs having flown to Bengaluru and two already in Bengal.
Sources say senior Congress leader Karan Singh has pitched in to broker a truce between the two factions in the state. The source said that he will try to evolve a formula which may save the government in the state.
However, his staff denied any meeting at the residence of Karan Singh at Nyay Marg in Delhi. Chief Minister Kamal Nath this morning had met party interim chief Sonia Gandhi and had apprised her of the situation in the state
Nath and Scindia were in Delhi on Monday and the Congress leadership hopes that Scindia is pacified.
Sources say that Scindia is not only miffed with the denial of Rajya Sabha seat but he is feeling humiliated since the government in Madhya Pradesh has been formed by the party. The matter will not end with a truce for a Rajya Sabha seat.
This time the move is serious as Purshottam Parashar is leading the MLAs who is very close to Scindia.
20:15 March 09
Congress leaders start camping in Delhi
Amid the ongoing political upheaval in Madhya Pradesh, senior Congress legislators and supporters of party leader Jyotiraditya Scindia started camping in Delhi from Monday.
Since the past one week, there has been a buzz that attempts were being made to destabilise the Kamal Nath government in the state. Ten MLAs of the ruling Congress abruptly left the state, out of which eight have returned.
A source close to Scindia told a news agency that more than a dozen Congress MLAs are in Delhi and they have switched off their cell phones. There are also reports that some of the party legislators might be in touch with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The source said that the pro-Scindia supporters and MLAs want Scindia to be made the state party president along with a Rajya Sabha nomination.
19:59 March 09
Operation Holi: Shivraj Singh Chouhan set to return Bhopal
After halting more than seven days in the national capital, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled to return to the state's capital on Tuesday at 6.40 am from a regular flight. According to ANI sources, the saffron Party will hold a legislative party meeting in Bhopal tomorrow at the party office. According to the latest update, Chauhan had a Meeting with BJP President JP Nadda at his residence.
19:35 March 09
Jyotiraditya Scindia reaches at his residence
Amid political turmoil, Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia reaches at his residence in Delhi at 7pm on Monday.
19:20 March 09
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh arrives CM's House
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh arrived at the residence of CM Kamal Nath to discuss the political turmoil.
18:07 March 09
Jyotiraditya Scindia may be crowned with PCC chief: Sources
According to the sources, Congress General secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia may be crowned with Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief.
17:45 March 09
No meeting with Jyotiraditya says, Kamal Nath
No meeting with Jyotiraditya says, Kamal Nath
Amid the political crisis in Madhya Pradesh ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections, Chief Minister Kamal Nath has cleared that he met only with Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi and denied any interaction with Congress general secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Kamal Nath had left for New Delhi from Bhopal on Sunday night after meeting MLA Bisahulal Sahu who came back to Bhopal after going missing for six days. Although earlier he was expected to be back in the state only on March 12, he left for Bhopal on Monday after his meeting with the party chief.
17:36 March 09
Hoping to become a minister in MP govt soon says, Independent MLA Surendra Singh Shera
Independent MLA Surendra Singh Shera said that he was hoping to become a minister in Madhya Pradesh government soon.
"(It should be) very soon. If your wishes are with me, it may be on the day after Holi," Shera told a news agency when asked if he is going to be a minister in the state government.
17:13 March 09
17 Congress MLAs have reportedly gone missing
17 Congress MLAs have reportedly gone missing. The MLAs who are believed to close to Congress General secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia have also reportedly switched off their cell phones. The Kamal Nath government has 120 MLAs -- four over the majority mark of 116 in the 230-member assembly. Of them, 114 are from the Congress, two from the BSP, one from the Samajwadi Party and four independents.
14:43 March 09
Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath speaking to media
Speaking to media on his meeting with Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi, Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath said: "I discussed with her the current political situation. I will follow her suggestions."
14:42 March 09
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath meet Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi today at 10 Janpath.
07:11 March 09
MP Political Crisis: BJP MLAs arrive in Delhi
Kamal Nath will meet top Congress leaders
New Delhi: In wake of the recent political turbulence in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Sunday left for New Delhi, where he is expected to meet senior Congress party leaders.
The selection of the party's candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls is also likely to come up for discussion during the Chief Minister's two-day visit to the national capital.
Elections to fill three Rajya Sabha seats from the state are slated for March 26 and the last date for filing nominations is March 13.
The Congress can win two of the seats and former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh and former Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia are seen as major contenders for the seats.
(IANS Report)
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04:04 March 11
BJP MLAs are staying at ITC Grand Bharat in Gurugram
According to the latest update, BJP MLAs are staying at ITC Grand Bharat in Haryana's Gurugram. Earlier, in a reaction to the arrival of MLAs in Delhi, BJP General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said that the party leaders came here for a holiday trip.
02:01 March 11
BJP MLAs are in holiday trip says, party General Secretary Vijayvargiya
Reacting on the arrival of New Delhi a day after Jyotiraditya Scindia resigned from the grand old party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said, "We are here for holidays and we are in the festive mood. We will be staying in Delhi."
01:37 March 11
BJP MLAs arrive in Delhi
BJP MLAs arrive in Delhi
BJP MLAs from Madhya Pradesh arrived at Delhi airport in the wee hours of Wednesday. This development came following the political uncertainty in the state after the resignation of senior leader Jyotiraditya Scindia and 22 MLAs. The BJP MLAs had boarded a plane from Bhopal Airport late on Tuesday night.
00:35 March 11
Drafting for Rajya Sabha election not for floor test says, Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Tuesday that the party does not care about the floor test at this moment and is rather focussing on the Rajya Sabha elections.
"Why should we care about the floor test. Right now our only concern is the Rajya Sabha," Chouhan told reporters when asked to comment about the ongoing political crisis in the state. The election for 55 seats of the Upper House of the Parliament from 17 states will be held on March 26.
23:18 March 10
Congress MLAs to leave for Jaipur on Wednesday morning.
23:07 March 10
Congress leaders Sajjan Singh Verma, Dr Govind Singh leave for Bengaluru
Congress leaders Sajjan Singh Verma and Dr Govind Singh have left for Bengaluru. They will meet some of the 19 rebel MLAs and try and convince them to return to the party.
22:51 March 10
Buses carrying Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs reach Bhopal Airport
22:47 March 10
Congress leaders Mukul Wasnik, Harish Rawat and Deepak Babaria leave for Bhopal. They will reach Bhopal late night today.
22:45 March 10
22:45 March 10
Scindia has betrayed trust of people, party ideology: Gehlot
Gehlot said that Scindia had "joined hands" with the BJP at a time of "national crisis" when the economy was facing difficulties and the ruling party was "ruining" democratic institutions.
"Joining hands with the BJP in a time of national crisis speaks volumes about a leader's self-indulgent political ambitions, especially when the BJP is ruining the economy, democratic institutions, social fabric and as well the Judiciary," Gehlot said.
22:44 March 10
We are going either to Bengaluru or Delhi: MLA Vijay Shah
22:43 March 10
Lok Sabha will discuss tomorrow the recent law and order situation in some parts of Delhi
Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and BJP's Meenakshi Lekhi to raise a discussion on the 'recent law and order situation in some parts of Delhi' in Lok Sabha tomorrow.
21:53 March 10
No threat to government, says Kamal Nath
There is nothing to worry about, we will prove our majority. Our government will complete its term.
21:20 March 10
BJP to shift MP MLAs to Delhi
BJP to shift MP MLAs via a 125 seater chartered flight to Delhi
21:14 March 10
Resolution passed in the Congress legislative party meet in Bhopal today
Congress legislative party condemns the unfortunate manner in which attempt has been made to insult the people's mandate by satisfying the personal ambitions of Jyotiraditya Scindia.
21:12 March 10
Five buses seen parked near the BJP party office in Bhopal.
21:11 March 10
BJP legislative party meeting ends
Five buses ready to take BJP MLAs to safe place. They will be taken to unknown place tonight.
20:45 March 10
BJP's CEC meet concludes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left from BJP Headquarters after party's Central Election Committee meeting concludes.
20:34 March 10
BJP legislative party meeting underway
The BJP's legislative party meeting is underway at the party office in Bhopal. Union minister and MP from Damoh, Prahlad Patel and other senior leaders of the party are also present in the meeting.
20:27 March 10
We have the number, we'll fight this together: Congress leader Shobha Oza
Meeting (legislative part meet) was good. All Congress MLAs, including independents, were present. We have the number,we'll fight this together. MLAs who were rounded up were told that Scindia ji has to demand a Rajya Sabha seat so they need to come together, says Congress leader Shobha Oza
19:54 March 10
Scindia likely to join BJP on March 12: Sources
According to sources, Jyotiraditya Scindia might be formally inducted into the BJP on March 12 in Bhopal.
19:54 March 10
Congress meeting concludes, 93 MLAs were present
The Congress Legislative Party meeting at Chief Minister Kamal Nath's residence has concluded. According to reports, 93 MLAs were present at the meeting.
19:08 March 10
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I am proud of my father for taking a stand for himself. It takes courage to to resign from a legacy. History can speak for itself when I say my family has never been power hungry. As promised we will make an impactful change in India and Madhya Pradesh wherever our future lies.
— M. Scindia (@AScindia) March 10, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">I am proud of my father for taking a stand for himself. It takes courage to to resign from a legacy. History can speak for itself when I say my family has never been power hungry. As promised we will make an impactful change in India and Madhya Pradesh wherever our future lies.
— M. Scindia (@AScindia) March 10, 2020I am proud of my father for taking a stand for himself. It takes courage to to resign from a legacy. History can speak for itself when I say my family has never been power hungry. As promised we will make an impactful change in India and Madhya Pradesh wherever our future lies.
— M. Scindia (@AScindia) March 10, 2020
It takes courage to resign from a legacy: Scindia's son
Hours after Jyotiraditya Scindia decided to quit the Congress, his son Mahanaryaman Scindia backed his father's "courageous" decision and promised to make impactful change in Madhya Pradesh and India.
"I am proud of my father for taking a stand for himself. It takes courage to to resign from a legacy. History can speak for itself when I say my family has never been power hungry. As promised we will make an impactful change in India and Madhya Pradesh wherever our future lies," 24-year-old Mahanaryaman Scindia wrote on Twitter.
18:53 March 10
Scindia not to join BJP today: Sources
According to sources, Jyotiraditya Scindia will not join the BJP today. He had earlier in the day quit the Congress, a party he had been a part of for 18 years.
18:26 March 10
Visuals of Congress MLAs at a resort in Bengaluru
18:16 March 10
PM Modi arrives at BJP HQ, to chair CEC meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also arrived at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. He is to chair a meeting of BJP Central Election Committee. Top BJP leaders are already present there.
18:11 March 10
Rawat said political instability affected the progress of any state
Scindia was among top Cong leaders: Rawat
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat, who was present at the Congress meeting at interim party chief Sonia Gandhi's residence said that Jyotiraditya Scindia was among the top Congress leaders. "When he contemplates, he will realise that only the Congress party is best suited for a man of his respect," he said.
Rawat further expressed confidence that the Kamal Nath government would not fall as the MLAs would prioritise the interests of Madhya Pradesh.
17:58 March 10
Will take action according to procedure: Speaker on resignations
On the resignation letters of the 19 Congress MLAs currently in Bengaluru, Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker NP Prajapati said, "I will take action according to the established procedure of the state Assembly."
17:56 March 10
Top BJP leaders arrive at party HQ
Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari have arrived at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi.
17:52 March 10
'Happy Holi' was Scindia's only message
'Happy Holi,' says Scindia
Jyotiraditya Scindia, upon reaching his residence in New Delhi, refused to divulge any details to reporters. "Happy Holi," was his only message.
17:45 March 10
BJP Leaders reach Speaker's residence with resignations of 19 Cong MLAs
Leader of Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh assembly Gopal Bhargava, Narottam Mishra, and other BJP leaders reach the residence of state assembly Speaker NP Prajapati to submit the resignations of 19 Congress MLAs.
17:40 March 10
Scindia to formally join BJP at 6 pm
According to sources, Jyotiraditya Scindia will be formally inducted into the BJP at its party headquarters in New Delhi at 6 pm. PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and party National President JP Nadda will also be present.
17:29 March 10
Sharma said a Kamal Nath "masterstroke" would come
Will get to see Kamal Nath's masterstroke: Law Minister
Madhya Pradesh law minister and Congress leader PC Sharma, who arrived for the Congress Legislative Party meeting, expressed confidence on his party having the numbers. "Certainly a new thing will come up. You will get to see Kamal Nath's masterstroke," he said.
17:18 March 10
Singh said many Congress MLAs were eager to join BJP
Ex Minister arrives with 19 resignations, claims number may rise to 30
BJP leader and former Madhya Pradesh Minister Bhupendra Singh arrived in Bhopal with the resignations of 19 MLAs who are currently in Bengaluru. "The number can increase till 30 by evening as many people are willing to join BJP," he claimed.
17:14 March 10
19 MP Cong MLAs, MPs seek police protection in Bengaluru
As many as 19 Madhya Pradesh Congress rebel legislators (MLAs) and members of Parliament (MPs) sought police protection during their stay in the city.
"We are the MLAs/MPs of Madhya Pradesh state. We have come to Karnataka state voluntarily on some important work, regarding which we require protection and escort from local police for our safe movement and safe stay in and around Bangalore," said the lawmakers in a signed letter to the Karnataka Director General and Inspector General of Police.
17:05 March 10
Rahul, Harish Rawat at 10 Janpath
According to sources, Rahul Gandhi is part of the Congress meet currently underway at interim party chief Sonia Gandhi's residence. Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat and Assam Congress Chief Ripun Bora are also present at the meet.
16:59 March 10
Cong MLAs to shortly meet
According to reports, a Congress Legislative Party will be held shortly.
16:58 March 10
Congress workers, office-bearers begin string of resignations
Following Jyotiraditya Scindia's exit, many Congress workers and other office-bearers supporting Scindia have also begun tendering their resignations. Congress Morena district president Rakesh Mavai was among those who resigned.
16:37 March 10
Another Congress MLA resigns, total number stands at 22
Congress MLA from Hatpiplya in Madhya Pradesh, Manoj Choudhary has reportedly resigned, taking the number of those who have quit to 22.
16:17 March 10
One more Cong MLA quits, number now 21
According to reports, Congress MLA from Sumawali Adal Singh Kansana has also tendered his resignation. The total number of MLAs to have quit now stands at 21.
15:55 March 10
Vijayvargiya was speaking to reporters at Indore
People who made 'payments' to Kamal Nath now want money back: Vijayvargiya
Taking a dig at Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath over the ongoing political crisis in the state, BJP National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said that people were now ready to take back their 'payments' made to the CM and other Congress leaders as they doubted whether they would remain in their posts for long.
15:34 March 10
Chouhan said the BJP was focusing on the upcoming RS polls
Nothing to do with govt formation, focus on RS polls now: Shivraj
On being asked about the prospects of BJP forming the government in Madhya Pradesh, Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the party had "nothing to do with it" and was only focused on the Rajya Sabha polls. After SP MLA Rajesh Shukla and BSP MLA Sanjeev Kushwaha were seen at his residence, Chouhan said, "They have just come here to meet me on the occasion of Holi. There is no politics in it."
15:18 March 10
SP MLA Rajesh Shukla and BSP MLA Sanjeev Kushwaha arrive at the residence of BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
14:49 March 10
Chief Minister Kamal Nath writes to Madhya Pradesh Governor, recommends the immediate removal of six ministers.
14:49 March 10
Congress leader Laxman Singh said: "Whatever happened let it be. Now we should be ready to sit in the opposition. In the future, Congress again will form the government. I don't think there will be much number game. We will meet the Chief Minister and discuss it."
14:48 March 10
19 Congress MLAs, who are staying in Bengaluru, wrote a letter to Karnataka DGP, demanding protection and police escort.
Letter reads, "We've come to Karnataka voluntarily for some important work, regarding which we require protection for our safe movement and stay in and around Bengaluru".
14:47 March 10
BJP leader and aunt of Jyotiraditya Scindia Yashodhara Scindia said: "I am very happy and congratulate him. This is 'ghar vapasi'. Madhavrao Scindia had started his political career with Jan Sangh. Jyotiraditya was being neglected in Congress."
14:45 March 10
After meeting Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath, Congress leader Kantilal Bhuria said: "State govt is strong and it will continue to run. The government is not going to fall because someone is saying so. We have required number of MLAs."
14:44 March 10
BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said:"Congress leader and senior MLA Bisahu Lal Sahu ji is here with us and is joining BJP."
Congress leader Bisahu Lal Sahu said: "I have resigned from the Congress as well as from the membership of State Assembly. I have joined BJP. Most of the Congress MLAs will resign from the Congress in coming days as they are fed up with the functioning of Kamal Nath govt."
13:55 March 10
Former Foreign Minister Natwar Singh said: "I am not surprised that Jyotiraditya Scindia resigned from Congress and will join BJP. I feel he will be sent to Rajya Sabha & inducted into Union Cabinet. His father Madhavrao Scindia would have been Prime Minister if he had lived."
13:29 March 10
19 Congress MLAs including six state ministers from Madhya Pradesh who are in a Bengaluru resort have tendered their resignation from the assembly after Jyotiraditya Scindia resigned from the party
13:11 March 10
BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said:"For some Congress leaders when Scindia ji was in Congress he was a Maharaja, now he is a mafia? These are their double standards."
12:53 March 10
14 MLAs of Cong tendered resignation from MP House
Fourteen MLAs of the Congress in Madhya Pradesh who are loyal to Jyotiraditya Scindia have sent their resignations to state Governor on Tuesday, Raj Bhawan
sources said.
"We have received resignations of 14 MLAs through two e-mails with attachments," a Raj Bhawan official told media.
12:48 March 10
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary said: "Scindia ji held many senior posts in Congress party and was well respected, maybe he got lured by the offer of ministership given by Modi ji. We know his family has been associated with BJP for decades,but yet it is a big loss."
12:31 March 10
Congress President has approved the expulsion of Jyotiraditya Scindia from the Indian National Congress with immediate effect for anti-party activities.
12:28 March 10
24 Madhya Pradesh MLAs camping at resort in B'luru likely to resign
As many as 24 MLAs from Madhya Pradesh camping at a resort are likely resign after Jyotiraditya Scindia submits his resignation.
Indicating return of resort politics to the city, the MLAs of the ruling Congress in Madhya Pradesh were taken to a resort after their arrival at the HAL airport here on Monday by special chartered flights, BJP sources said on Tuesday.
The legislators have arrived here in the backdrop of allegations by the Congress that the BJP was trying to poach its MLAs to topple the Kamal Nath-led government in that state.
"We came to know that in the first flight 10 people arrived and in the second seven had arrived. Of them one is a personal assistant of a CM aspirant," sources said.
Two MLAs were already in the city. With them there are about 18 MLAs here, they added.
The sprawling resort near the International Airport with lush greenery is known for its cousins, comfort and salubrious views.
In January 2019, over the fear of a possible poaching of MLAs by the BJP, the Karnataka Congress had huddled its MLAs in a resort.
However, a few MLAs didn't turn up, setting a stage for a massive rebellion a few months later.
12:12 March 10
Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia tenders resignation to Congress President Sonia Gandhi today.
12:11 March 10
Commenting on Madhya Pradesh political tussle, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said: "We have evidence that three chartered plane (which reportedly flew Congress MLAs to Bengaluru) were arranged by the BJP. This is part of a conspiracy to reverse the mandate of people of Madhya Pradesh because Kamal Nath has acted against mafias."
12:00 March 10
Congress leaders Digvijaya Singh, Jitu Patwari, Bala Bachchan, Sajjan Singh Verma, Surendra Singh Baghel and others arrived at CM Kamal Nath's residence in Bhopal.
11:49 March 10
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia leave from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence.
11:20 March 10
Senior leaders including Shivraj Singh Chouhan, VD Sharma and Vinay Sahasrabuddhe hold meeting at BJP office in Bhopal.
10:55 March 10
Scindia, Amit Shah meet PM Modi at his residence
Amid political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, rebel Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence 7 Lok Kalyan Marg here on Tuesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also accompanied Scindia to the prime minister's residence.
Sources say Scindia is likely to join the BJP after some of his MLAs flew to BJP-ruled Karnataka triggering a crisis in one and a half year old Kamal Nath government.
According to sources, all the formalities for Scindia joining the BJP have been completed.
Sources said, Scindia will formally join the BJP in presence of party president J.P. Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah at the party headqaurters on Tuesday evening.
After the formal joining, a meeting of BJP election committee will be held in which Scindia will be declared BJP candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls from Madhya Pradesh, sources said.
Scindia may also be made union minister in the Narendra Modi government while his loyalist MLAs will be made cabinet ministers in Madhya Pradesh, sources added.
Sources said that resignation letters of about 20 Congress MLAs are ready and will be handed over to the Speaker.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Kamal Nath is in huddle with Digvijaya Singh and other senior Congress leaders in Bhopal to ward off the crisis.
08:40 March 10
Speaking to media, on being asked if BJP will welcome Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia into the party, BJP leader Narottam Mishra said: "Everyone is heartily welcome in Bharatiya Janata Party. We induct even grassroot-level workers, Scindia ji is a very big leader, he is definitely welcome."
07:21 March 10
Former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said: "This is Congress' internal matter and I would not like to comment on it. We had said on the first day that we are not interested in bringing down the government."
05:07 March 10
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Vishvas Sarang
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Vishvas Sarang said that Madhya Pradesh Cheif Minister Kamal Nath has turned the state in a ‘private limited company’. He said, “There's no operation Lotus. There is only dissatisfaction. Kamal Nath and Congress should note that governments are not run merely by staying around a few political leaders.
01:44 March 10
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh reacted saying that they tried to contact Jyotiraditya Scindia but it is being told that he is suffering from swine flu, so haven't been able to speak to him. He further said that a true Congressman will remain in Congress itself.
01:20 March 10
01:17 March 10
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot said, "I am hopeful that the current crisis in MP ends soon and that leaders are able to resolve differences. The state needs a stable government in order to fulfill the promises made to the electorate."
23:51 March 09
Congress Legislative Party meeting to be held tomorrow
After the huge political drama, a legislative party meeting of Congress party will take place on Tuesday.
23:45 March 09
Jyotiraditya Scindia is with Congress says, Congress leader Umang Singhar said
Congress leader Umang Singhar said, "All the 20 ministers who were present in the meeting have tendered their resignations. CM can reconstitute the state cabinet now. All are together. Scindia ji (Jyotiraditya Scindia) also is with Congress.
23:43 March 09
Rahul Gandhi has reached Sonia's residence
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reached Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi's residence at 10 Janpath.
23:40 March 09
Congress leader PC Sharma said, "All ministers, present at the meeting, have handed over their resignations (to CM Kamal Nath). We have requested him to reconstitute the state cabinet and tackle the situation created by BJP."
23:22 March 09
20 ministers of MP Govt resigned
In a major development, 20 cabinet ministers of Madhya Pradesh who were present at the meeting with CM Kamal Nath, have tendered their resignations to him which have been accepted. Only 20 cabinet ministers were present at the meeting.
23:12 March 09
I won't let mafia forces succeed over trust and love of MP's people says, Kamal Nath
After a long political turmoil, MP CM Kamal Nath statement said, "I won't let those forces succeed which are creating instability with mafia's help. My biggest strength is trust and love of people of MP. I won't let those forces succeed which are creating instability in govt - a govt created by people of Madhya Pradesh.
21:34 March 09
Amid drama in MP, BJP calls legislature party meeting
Amid political drama in Madhya Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called a legislature party meeting in Bhopal on Tuesday to discuss the current political situation and to work out a strategy to bring a no confidence motion against the Kamal Nath government.
Former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who is in Delhi for the last five days, will reach Bhopal on Tuesday morning to attend this meeting.
Sources in the BJP said the party is planning to bring a no confidence motion against the Kamal Nath government in this budget session which is scheduled to begin on March 16.
This is the second time in the month that the Kamal Nath government has got the jitters. Earlier in the month, some of the MLAs supporting former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh reached Gurugram, however, Chief Minister Kamal Nath somehow managed to appease them. Now, MLAs and ministers from Jyotiraditya Scindia's camp have reached Bengaluru and their mobile phones are switched off.
21:31 March 09
MP Congress leaders meet at Kamal Nath's residence
Amid the political drama in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Kamal Nath called the state Congress leaders including former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh and Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha to his residence on Monday evening for a meeting.
Nath cut short his Delhi visit and returned to Bhopal as MLAs and Ministers supporting Jyotiraditya Scindia camped in Delhi with their mobile phones switched off.
21:23 March 09
Jyotiraditya Scindia likely to meet Sonia in New Delhi
According to the sources, Congress General Secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia likely to meet Congress President Sonia Gandhi at 9:30 pm at her residence in New Delhi.
20:50 March 09
Former CM Shivraj Singh meets Amit Shah in New Delhi
According to the sources, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in New Delhi. As per reports, the meeting is going on for the last two hours.
20:43 March 09
Congress leaders try to pacify Scindia
Congress leaders try to pacify Scindia
Congress leaders are trying to pacify sulking Madhya Pradesh leader Jyotiraditya Scindia after the political crisis in the state deepened with at least 10 MLAs having flown to Bengaluru and two already in Bengal.
Sources say senior Congress leader Karan Singh has pitched in to broker a truce between the two factions in the state. The source said that he will try to evolve a formula which may save the government in the state.
However, his staff denied any meeting at the residence of Karan Singh at Nyay Marg in Delhi. Chief Minister Kamal Nath this morning had met party interim chief Sonia Gandhi and had apprised her of the situation in the state
Nath and Scindia were in Delhi on Monday and the Congress leadership hopes that Scindia is pacified.
Sources say that Scindia is not only miffed with the denial of Rajya Sabha seat but he is feeling humiliated since the government in Madhya Pradesh has been formed by the party. The matter will not end with a truce for a Rajya Sabha seat.
This time the move is serious as Purshottam Parashar is leading the MLAs who is very close to Scindia.
20:15 March 09
Congress leaders start camping in Delhi
Amid the ongoing political upheaval in Madhya Pradesh, senior Congress legislators and supporters of party leader Jyotiraditya Scindia started camping in Delhi from Monday.
Since the past one week, there has been a buzz that attempts were being made to destabilise the Kamal Nath government in the state. Ten MLAs of the ruling Congress abruptly left the state, out of which eight have returned.
A source close to Scindia told a news agency that more than a dozen Congress MLAs are in Delhi and they have switched off their cell phones. There are also reports that some of the party legislators might be in touch with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The source said that the pro-Scindia supporters and MLAs want Scindia to be made the state party president along with a Rajya Sabha nomination.
19:59 March 09
Operation Holi: Shivraj Singh Chouhan set to return Bhopal
After halting more than seven days in the national capital, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled to return to the state's capital on Tuesday at 6.40 am from a regular flight. According to ANI sources, the saffron Party will hold a legislative party meeting in Bhopal tomorrow at the party office. According to the latest update, Chauhan had a Meeting with BJP President JP Nadda at his residence.
19:35 March 09
Jyotiraditya Scindia reaches at his residence
Amid political turmoil, Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia reaches at his residence in Delhi at 7pm on Monday.
19:20 March 09
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh arrives CM's House
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh arrived at the residence of CM Kamal Nath to discuss the political turmoil.
18:07 March 09
Jyotiraditya Scindia may be crowned with PCC chief: Sources
According to the sources, Congress General secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia may be crowned with Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief.
17:45 March 09
No meeting with Jyotiraditya says, Kamal Nath
No meeting with Jyotiraditya says, Kamal Nath
Amid the political crisis in Madhya Pradesh ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections, Chief Minister Kamal Nath has cleared that he met only with Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi and denied any interaction with Congress general secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Kamal Nath had left for New Delhi from Bhopal on Sunday night after meeting MLA Bisahulal Sahu who came back to Bhopal after going missing for six days. Although earlier he was expected to be back in the state only on March 12, he left for Bhopal on Monday after his meeting with the party chief.
17:36 March 09
Hoping to become a minister in MP govt soon says, Independent MLA Surendra Singh Shera
Independent MLA Surendra Singh Shera said that he was hoping to become a minister in Madhya Pradesh government soon.
"(It should be) very soon. If your wishes are with me, it may be on the day after Holi," Shera told a news agency when asked if he is going to be a minister in the state government.
17:13 March 09
17 Congress MLAs have reportedly gone missing
17 Congress MLAs have reportedly gone missing. The MLAs who are believed to close to Congress General secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia have also reportedly switched off their cell phones. The Kamal Nath government has 120 MLAs -- four over the majority mark of 116 in the 230-member assembly. Of them, 114 are from the Congress, two from the BSP, one from the Samajwadi Party and four independents.
14:43 March 09
Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath speaking to media
Speaking to media on his meeting with Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi, Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath said: "I discussed with her the current political situation. I will follow her suggestions."
14:42 March 09
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath meet Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi today at 10 Janpath.
07:11 March 09
MP Political Crisis: BJP MLAs arrive in Delhi
Kamal Nath will meet top Congress leaders
New Delhi: In wake of the recent political turbulence in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Sunday left for New Delhi, where he is expected to meet senior Congress party leaders.
The selection of the party's candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls is also likely to come up for discussion during the Chief Minister's two-day visit to the national capital.
Elections to fill three Rajya Sabha seats from the state are slated for March 26 and the last date for filing nominations is March 13.
The Congress can win two of the seats and former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh and former Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia are seen as major contenders for the seats.
(IANS Report)
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