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Two friends in Panna, Madhya Pradesh, discovered a 15.34-carat gem-quality diamond worth approximately $55,000, which they plan to auction, potentially transforming their lives amid the region's poverty and diamond-rich reserves.
During a rally in Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noticed a child waving at him and asked the child to lower his hand to avoid pain, while acknowledging the gesture and expressing gratitude for the love shown. The incident has since gone viral on social media.
Madhya Pradesh's new Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, has banned the sale of meat and eggs in the open under existing food safety rules. The decision was made during his first state cabinet meeting, and the implementation will be preceded by public awareness measures. The government also announced other initiatives, including welcoming those going to Ayodhya and providing financial support to tendu leaf pluckers. A campaign will be launched to enforce the ban on the sale of meat and fish in the open from December 15 to 31.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has issued a directive banning the unauthorized use of loudspeakers and DJs at religious places and public venues in an effort to curb noise pollution. The state government has formed flying squads to monitor and enforce compliance, with violations subject to investigation within three days. The government aims to engage with religious leaders to ensure adherence, and a compliance report is due by December 31, 2023. The Additional Director General of Police at CID has been designated as the nodal officer for monitoring noise pollution cases.
The appointment of Mohan Yadav as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh could help the BJP gain support among Yadavs in politically crucial states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Haryana, where the community forms the mainstay of parties like Samajwadi Party and RJD. Yadav's appointment reflects the BJP's determination to make inroads among Yadavs. As a skilled wrestler and influential figure in Ujjain, Yadav's selection may not create immediate complications due to the strength of the BJP organization and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity. However, it could cause concerns within the Rajasthan BJP and prompt the Congress to make changes in the Madhya Pradesh unit.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has surprised many by appointing Mohan Yadav, the son of a tea-seller, as the new chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, ending Shivraj Singh Chouhan's nearly two-decade reign. This move reflects the party's determination to bring in new leaders and focus on Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Yadav's appointment, along with the selection of a Dalit and a Brahmin as deputy CMs, showcases the central leadership's control over regional leaders. The decision is seen as an effort to strengthen BJP's support among OBCs in politically crucial states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
The BJP has chosen new leaders in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, raising speculation about the fate of former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje. The party's decision to opt for fresh leadership in these states, despite the popularity of incumbent leaders like Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Raman Singh, suggests that Raje may also face a similar fate. Several names have emerged as potential contenders for the top post in Rajasthan, including Ashwini Vaishnaw, Arjun Meghwal, Diya Kumari, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and Mahant Balaknath. The suspense is expected to end on December 12 when the BJP announces its chief minister for Rajasthan.
Outgoing Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan congratulated his successor Mohan Yadav, who was named by the BJP as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. Chouhan expressed confidence in Yadav's ability to continue the party's welfare schemes and achieve progress and development under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Yadav, a former cabinet minister in Chouhan's government, thanked the party and pledged to fulfill his responsibilities. The BJP won a resounding mandate in the state, securing 163 seats, while the Congress finished second with 66 seats.
Mohan Yadav has been named the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), ending speculation that Shivraj Singh Chouhan would return for a fifth term. Chouhan, who served as Chief Minister four times, congratulated his colleague. The BJP had prolonged the suspense by holding multiple meetings to choose the next Chief Minister. Yadav, the Education Minister in the outgoing government, won from Ujjain South seat in the November Assembly election. The BJP won 163 of the 230 Assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh.
BJP MLAs from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan will gather in Bhopal and Jaipur, respectively, to elect their respective chief ministers. Central observers appointed by the party leadership will supervise the meetings. In Madhya Pradesh, the observers include Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, OBC Morcha president K Laxman, and national secretary Asha Lakra, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will oversee the election in Rajasthan. The selection of tribal leader Vishnu Deo Sai as Chhattisgarh CM suggests that the new CM for Madhya Pradesh could also be a surprise choice.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, stated that he is not in the race for the top post and has no plans to go to Delhi. Chouhan expressed his dedication to the BJP and his intention to work as a party worker. Meanwhile, the BJP's central leadership is expected to decide on the new chief ministers of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh. Chouhan announced that he will be visiting Chhindwara, the stronghold of Congress leader Kamal Nath, instead of going to Delhi.
Former Chief Minister Kamal Nath takes responsibility for the Congress party's poor performance in the Madhya Pradesh election, acknowledging their failure to effectively communicate with voters. The Congress conducted fewer protests and rallies compared to the BJP, which held 634 rallies led by top leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. The lack of a strong narrative on farmers and the unsuccessful use of the OBC card and soft Hindutva agenda also contributed to the party's defeat. Additionally, the absence of fresh faces in the party and the aging leadership of Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh impacted the campaign. As of now, the BJP is leading in 165 seats, while the Congress is leading in 65 seats.
The BJP is leading comfortably in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, while the Congress is ahead in Telangana, its only consolation in this round of state polls. The results in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan align with exit poll predictions, while Chhattisgarh initially seemed to favor the Congress but has now turned in favor of the BJP. The Congress's infighting in Rajasthan may have affected its prospects, while projecting local leaders has worked in the Congress's favor in Telangana. These assembly election results are seen as a semi-final to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Posters congratulating Kamal Nath as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh were seen outside the Congress office in Bhopal ahead of the vote-counting for the 2023 Assembly election. Senior party leaders also tweeted their congratulations. The ruling BJP is expected to retain power in the state, which it has dominated since 2003, despite the Congress' confidence in upsetting their rival's chances.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah sets a target of winning 150-plus seats for the BJP in the upcoming elections in Madhya Pradesh, emphasizing the state's progress under the BJP government. Shah highlights the rise in per capita income and challenges the Congress to showcase their achievements. He accuses the previous Congress government of corruption and hindering poverty alleviation schemes. Shah also mentions PM Modi's vision for development in central, north, and eastern India and expresses confidence in the BJP's performance in the upcoming elections.