'Even coronavirus won't save Kamal Nath govt', says Shivraj Singh Chouhan as Madhya Pradesh governor calls for floor test on Tuesday
4 years, 9 months ago

'Even coronavirus won't save Kamal Nath govt', says Shivraj Singh Chouhan as Madhya Pradesh governor calls for floor test on Tuesday

Firstpost  

Madhya Pradesh governor Lalji Tandon on Monday gave the Kamal Nath state government an ultimatum demanding that it prove its majority in a floor test on Tuesday. “Conduct the floor test on 17 March, otherwise it will be considered that you actually don’t have the majority in the state Assembly,” the letter was quoted by ANI as saying. While the first day of the state budget session was adjourned till 26 March on Monday in view of the coronavirus outbreak, the BJP, led by former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan moved the Supreme Court demanding that the government prove its majority within 48 hours. Meanwhile, Tandon told the chief minister that prima facie he was convinced that the Congress government was in minority and to “protect democratic principles”, Nath must win the trust of the House “immediately”.

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Will Kamal Nath's 11 promises help Congress win in Madhya Pradesh? Here's list of guarantees
1 year, 4 months ago

Will Kamal Nath's 11 promises help Congress win in Madhya Pradesh? Here's list of guarantees

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections: BJP and Congress are actively trying to woo the public ahead of the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections. Recently, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a major initiative, stating that not only beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana but also non-beneficiaries would receive domestic gas cylinders for Rs 450. Monthly incentive of Rs 1,500 for women LPG …

Maha political turmoil in final lap, Thackeray asked to face floor test tomorrow
2 years, 6 months ago

Maha political turmoil in final lap, Thackeray asked to face floor test tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has asked chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to face a floor test and prove his Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government’s majority by convening a special session of the state legislature at 11am on Thursday. Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has been asked to face a floor test and prove his majority by convening a special session …

MP: FIR against Kamal Nath for allegedly creating panic through remarks on COVID-19
3 years, 7 months ago

MP: FIR against Kamal Nath for allegedly creating panic through remarks on COVID-19

India TV News  

An FIR was registered against Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath on Sunday for allegedly creating panic over the coronavirus pandemic through his remarks, a police official said. The case against him was registered based on a complaint lodged by Bhopal BJP district president Sumeet Pachouri and two BJP MLAs- Vishwas Sarang and Rameshwar Sharma-, among others, he said. Nath, …

Centre, Madhya Pradesh government failed to stop Covid-19 deaths: Kamal Nath
3 years, 8 months ago

Centre, Madhya Pradesh government failed to stop Covid-19 deaths: Kamal Nath

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader Kamal Nath on Wednesday held the Centre and the Madhya Pradesh governments responsible for the Covid-19 fatalities which he attributed to the failure to take timely measures to deal with the "second wave" of the pandemic. Targeting the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government, Nath said the administration was indulged in politics and distributed Remdesivir injections to leaders of …

Kamal trumps Nath: Thumping victory for BJP in Madhya Pradesh bypolls, Digvijay blames EVMs
4 years, 2 months ago

Kamal trumps Nath: Thumping victory for BJP in Madhya Pradesh bypolls, Digvijay blames EVMs

India Today  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led BJP on Tuesday bagged victory in the bypolls to 28 assembly seats. While reacting to the BJP's performance in the MP bypolls, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "This victory was possible because of our collective leadership in the state, that was led by state chief VD Sharma and guided by organisational secretary …

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Covid-19: Kamal Nath takes a dig at MP CM, but prays for his recovery as well
4 years, 5 months ago

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Covid-19: Kamal Nath takes a dig at MP CM, but prays for his recovery as well

India TV News  

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, was found positive for coronavirus infection earlier in the day. His political nemesis and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath wished for his speedy recovery but took a dig at him. In a series of tweets posted from the handle @OfficeOfKNath, Kamal Nath said that when his administration was serious about …

SC backs MP guv’s order for floor test by Kamal Nath govt
4 years, 9 months ago

SC backs MP guv’s order for floor test by Kamal Nath govt

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The law must be strengthened to curb the increasing trend of the breakdown in the composition and allegiances of the political parties due to private allurements as opposed to public policy considerations, the Supreme Court said on Monday while upholding Madhya Pradesh governor Lalji Tandon’s direction in March for holding a floor test in the state assembly. Kamal …

Madhya Pradesh political crisis updates | Kamal Nath submits resignation to Governor Tandon
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh political crisis updates | Kamal Nath submits resignation to Governor Tandon

The Hindu  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath addressed the media on Friday at his residence in Bhopal, shortly after noon. 12.15 p.m. Kamal Nath quits as Madhya Pradesh CM ahead of floor test Excerpts from his press conference. Kamal Nath is leaving for the Raj Bhavan where he will tender his resignation to Governor Lalji Tandon at 1 p.m. Other excerpts …

MP govt crisis: Kamal Nath announces resignation, Congress falls and BJP rejoices
4 years, 9 months ago

MP govt crisis: Kamal Nath announces resignation, Congress falls and BJP rejoices

India Today  

The Congress suffered a humiliating blow on Friday as yet another state slipped out of its grasp when Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath announced resignation ahead of the Supreme Court-mandated floor test in the state assembly. So, it conspired with a maharaj and 22 greedy MLAs and planned to topple my government," Kamal Nath said, adding that the people …

How the numbers stack up against Kamal Nath govt ahead of Madhya Pradesh floor test
4 years, 9 months ago

How the numbers stack up against Kamal Nath govt ahead of Madhya Pradesh floor test

India Today  

As the Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh continues to battle uncertainty over its strength, the Speaker on Thursday night accepted the resignations of the 16 MLAs loyal to Jyotiraditya Scindia. MADHYA PRADESH FLOOR TEST LIVE UPDATES Madhya Pradesh assembly now waits for the impending floor test that will make or break the Kamal Nath government after remaining in power …

[Breaking] SC Orders Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly Tomorrow For Kamal Nath Govt [Read Order]
4 years, 9 months ago

[Breaking] SC Orders Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly Tomorrow For Kamal Nath Govt [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that floor test should be held tomorrow in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for proving the majority of Kamal Nath Government.The test should be by show of hands, and should be videographed.A bench comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta passed the order in the petition filed by former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan …

Kamal Nath govt in crisis: SC orders floor test in MP assembly by 5:00 pm tomorrow
4 years, 9 months ago

Kamal Nath govt in crisis: SC orders floor test in MP assembly by 5:00 pm tomorrow

India TV News  

The floor test in the Madhya Pradesh assembly will take place tomorrow. This puts the future of Kamal Nath's Congress govt in the state in jeopardy with BJP confident of having the upper hand when it comes to numbers. The political framework in Madhya Pradesh changed when Gwalior royalty and senior Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia switched sides to join the …

MP Political Crisis : When Will Speaker Decide On Resignations, Asks SC; Hearing On Plea For Floor Test To Continue Tomorrow
4 years, 9 months ago

MP Political Crisis : When Will Speaker Decide On Resignations, Asks SC; Hearing On Plea For Floor Test To Continue Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will continue hearing tomorrow at 10.30 AM the petition seeking immediate floor test in the Madhya Pradesh assembly to prove the majority of Kamal Nath Government.A bench comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta on Wednesday held nearly a day long hearing of the petition filed by former three-time MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and …

Kamal Nath forwards Madhya Pradesh governor's letter calling for floor test to Speaker, but terms directive 'unconstitutional'
4 years, 9 months ago

Kamal Nath forwards Madhya Pradesh governor's letter calling for floor test to Speaker, but terms directive 'unconstitutional'

Firstpost  

Nath reiterated that 16 MLAs of the Congress are currently in “captivity” of BJP leaders in Bengaluru either in a resort or hotel where nobody is allowed to meet them. Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday forwarded to Speaker of the Assembly a fresh directive given to him by state Governor Lalji Tandon on holding a floor …

Madhya Pradesh Congress Moves SC Seeking Access To MLAs Allegedly Held Captive By BJP
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh Congress Moves SC Seeking Access To MLAs Allegedly Held Captive By BJP

Live Law  

After the BJP approached the Supreme Court seeking directions for a floor test in the Madhya Pradesh assembly, now the Madhya Pradesh Congress Legislature Party has also moved the Apex Court. In its plea through the chief whip, the MPCLP has accused the Central Government and the state Government of Karnataka of abusing their power and overstepping Constitutional limits to …

No one has held us captive: Rebel Congress MLAs say their voice not being heard in Kamal Nath govt
4 years, 9 months ago

No one has held us captive: Rebel Congress MLAs say their voice not being heard in Kamal Nath govt

India TV News  

Rebel Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs rejected claims made by the Kamal Nath government that they are being held captive. The development comes as Kamal Nath government is facing a floor test, however, it is currently under a 10-day breather after Speaker adjourned the Madhya Pradesh assembly till March 29. Governor directs Kamal Nath govt to face floor test Kamal Nath …

[Breaking] SC Issues Notice On BJP Leaders' Plea For Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly; Posts Tomorrow
4 years, 9 months ago

[Breaking] SC Issues Notice On BJP Leaders' Plea For Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly; Posts Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on the writ petition filed by Bhartiya Janatha Party leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan and nine other BJP MLAs seeking immediate floor test for proving the majority of Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh assembly.The matter is posted tomorrow at 10.30 AM.Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the petitioners before the bench comprising Justices …

Why the political situation in Madhya Pradesh remains muddled
4 years, 9 months ago

Why the political situation in Madhya Pradesh remains muddled

India Today  

On March 16--the first day of the budget session of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha--state governor Lalji Tandon issued a directive to hold a floor test in the assembly. However, with Speaker Narmada Prasad Prajapati adjourning the House till March 25 in view of the spread of coronavirus, the Bharatiya Janata Party moved the Supreme Court seeking a floor test …

Kamal Nath, Tandon spar over floor test
4 years, 9 months ago

Kamal Nath, Tandon spar over floor test

The Hindu  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Monday wrote to Governor Lalji Tandon, alleging that the latter was overstepping his Constitutional powers and taking the BJP’s opinion to “ prima facie ” believe that the State government was in a minority. The sparring began on Sunday as Mr. Tandon, after a BJP delegation met him, directed Mr. Nath to hold …

Madhya Pradesh BJP MLAs meet Lalji Tandon after Assembly adjourned till 26 March; no one will violate your rights, says guv
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh BJP MLAs meet Lalji Tandon after Assembly adjourned till 26 March; no one will violate your rights, says guv

Firstpost  

Following the adjournment of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly by the Speaker till 26 March, which led to the postponement of the floor test, the BJP MLAs on Monday met Governor Lalji Tandon at the Raj Bhawan. Bhopal: Following the adjournment of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly by the Speaker till 26 March, which led to the postponement of the floor test, …

Madhya Pradesh Assembly session suspended till 26 March amid coronavirus outbreak; BJP files plea in SC seeking floor test within 48 hours
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh Assembly session suspended till 26 March amid coronavirus outbreak; BJP files plea in SC seeking floor test within 48 hours

Firstpost  

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and state BJP chief Shivraj Singh Chouhan filed a petition in the Supreme Court demanding a floor test in the Assembly within 48 hours, soon after the House was adjourned till 26 March amid the coronavirus epidemic Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and state BJP chief Shivraj Singh Chouhan filed a petition in the Supreme …

BREAKING: SC To Hear Tomorrow BJP's Plea For Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly [Read Petition]
4 years, 9 months ago

BREAKING: SC To Hear Tomorrow BJP's Plea For Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday the writ petition filed by Bhartiya Janatha Party leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan and nine other BJP MLAs seeking immediate floor test for proving the majority of Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh assembly.The petition led by the three-time former Chief Minister of MP was mentioned before the Mentioning Officer on Monday, upon which. …

Madhya Pradesh Assembly session adjourned till March 26 in view of coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh Assembly session adjourned till March 26 in view of coronavirus

India TV News  

Amidst uproar in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, the house was adjourned till March 26. Meanwhile, the opposition BJP has said that it will move the court if the floor test in Madhya Pradesh Assembly is not held on Monday. Earlier on Monday, the MLAs of both the Congress and the BJP arrived at the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for the …

Kamal Nath govt has lost majority, running away from floor test: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on MP crisis
4 years, 9 months ago

Kamal Nath govt has lost majority, running away from floor test: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on MP crisis

India TV News  

Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan has hit out at Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath saying that his government has lost the majority and is running away from facing the floor test. Shivraj's statement has come after Kamal Nath had a late-night meeting with the Governor Lalji Tandon ahead of the floor test which seems unlikely now. On Sunday, …

Madhya Pradesh Floor Test LIVE Updates: SC to Hear BJP's Trust Vote Plea Tomorrow as Party Sees Red Over 10-day Breather to Kamal Nath Govt
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh Floor Test LIVE Updates: SC to Hear BJP's Trust Vote Plea Tomorrow as Party Sees Red Over 10-day Breather to Kamal Nath Govt

News 18  

Madhya Pradesh Floor Test LIVE Updates: The Madhya Pradesh Assembly was adjourned till March 26 today amid the demand by BJP MLAs to hold a floor test as directed by Governor Lalji Tandon. Earlier, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath wrote a letter to Governor Lalji Tandon, saying a trust vote would be “undemocratic” as Congress MLAs were held captive …

Madhya Pradesh political crisis | Kamal Nath government faces crucial test of strength
4 years, 10 months ago

Madhya Pradesh political crisis | Kamal Nath government faces crucial test of strength

The Hindu  

The fate of the Congress-led government in Madhya Pradesh is set to be decided in a floor test on Monday. In verbatim letters, the MLAs wrote: “The way you had accepted resignations of six MLAs on March 14, kindly accept mine too.” After six rebel Ministers failed to appear before him despite being given two days for it, Mr. Prajapati …

Madhya Pradesh trust vote likely today: Fate of Kamal Nath govt hangs in balance; BJP claims Congress has lost its majority
4 years, 10 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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. Late on Saturday, Tandon directed Chief Minister Kamal Nath to hold a trust vote in the Legislative Assembly on Monday, days after 22 Congress MLAs, believed to be close to …

Madhya Pradesh crisis: BJP seeks voting by raising of hands in floor test
4 years, 10 months ago

Madhya Pradesh crisis: BJP seeks voting by raising of hands in floor test

The Hindu  

Leaders of the BJP on March 15 sought Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon’s directions to the Assembly Speaker that voting for a floor test on March 16 be conducted by raising of hands. In view of resignations submitted by 22 MLAs of the Congress on March 10, the Governor on March 14 late night directed Chief Minister Kamal Nath to …

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker says decision on holding floor test will be announced on March 16
4 years, 10 months ago

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker says decision on holding floor test will be announced on March 16

The Hindu  

Madhya Pradesh Speaker NP Prajapati on Sunday refused to commit whether he will order a floor test in the Legislative Assembly on March 16 as directed by Governor Lalji Tandon to Chief Minister Kamal Nath. The Kamal Nath-led government in Madhya Pradesh was pushed to the brink on Tuesday when 22 MLAs resigned from the party, immediately after senior leader …

Governor orders floor test in Madhya Pradesh Assembly on 16 March, days after 22 Congress MLAs tendered resignations
4 years, 10 months ago

Governor orders floor test in Madhya Pradesh Assembly on 16 March, days after 22 Congress MLAs tendered resignations

Firstpost  

The floor test in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly will be held on 16 March, state Governor Lalji Tandon said Bhopal: The floor test in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly will be held on 16 March, state Governor Lalji Tandon said. This comes after a BJP delegation met the Governor on Saturday and requested him to conduct a floor test in the …

Madhya Pradesh crisis: BJP demands floor test on Sunday in memorandum to governor, says Kamal Nath govt is in minority
4 years, 10 months ago

Madhya Pradesh crisis: BJP demands floor test on Sunday in memorandum to governor, says Kamal Nath govt is in minority

Firstpost  

The BJP in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday submitted a memorandum to Governor Lalji Tandon, demanding a floor test by division of votes on Sunday before the budget session of the state Assembly starts on Monday Bhopal: The BJP in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday submitted a memorandum to Governor Lalji Tandon, demanding a floor test by division of votes on Sunday …

BJP seeks floor test on Monday, submits letter to MP governor
4 years, 10 months ago

BJP seeks floor test on Monday, submits letter to MP governor

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party is seeking a floor test in Madhya Pradesh on Monday. As per reports, a BJP delegation led by former Chief Minister of the state, Shivraj Chauhan, has submitted a letter to Governor Lalji Tandon seeking a floor test on Monday, March 16. The development in the state comes after Gwalior royalty Jyotiraditya Scindia quit Congress along to …

Kamal Nath requests Madhya Pradesh Governor to hold floor test in upcoming Assembly session
4 years, 10 months ago

Kamal Nath requests Madhya Pradesh Governor to hold floor test in upcoming Assembly session

The Hindu  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Friday requested Governor Lalji Tandon to hold a floor test in the Assembly session that starts from March 16 on a date fixed by the Speaker and use his office with the Union Home Minister for the release of 19 MLAs “held in captivity” in Bengaluru. In a letter submitted to Mr. Tandon …

'Ready for floor test during Assembly': Kamal Nath tells Madhya Pradesh governor that 22 Congress MLAs held 'captive' by BJP
4 years, 10 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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. Bhopal: 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 …

BJP to seek floor test in MP Assembly on March 16
4 years, 10 months ago

BJP to seek floor test in MP Assembly on March 16

India TV News  

The BJP in Madhya Pradesh will seek a floor test on March 16 in the wake of 22 Congress MLAs resigning the state, a senior BJP leader said on Thursday. The 14-month-old Kamal Nath-led government has been facing a deep crisis following the resignation of 22 Congress MLAs after former Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia quit the party on Tuesday. "Since …

Goa Congress meet Governor, say BJP should face floor test in Assembly
6 years, 3 months ago

Goa Congress meet Governor, say BJP should face floor test in Assembly

Deccan Chronicle  

Panaji: Congress legislators in Goa Tuesday met Governor Mridula Sinha and demanded floor test by the BJP-led government to prove its majority in the Assembly. Read: Goa Congress stakes claim to govt amid CM Parrikar's health concerns The Congress legislators, led by Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar, demanded that the governor should summon one-day session of the Assembly for a …

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