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 Governor directed the speaker to conduct the floor test on Monday, however, following Kamal Nath's meeting with Lalji Tandon, there is uncertainity whether the floor test will take place today. Further speaking on the Madhya Pradesh government crisis, Shivraj Singh said, "Governor has ordered government to conduct floor test in the assembly after his address.

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Haryana political crisis: Opposition pushes for floor test, BJP says it’s ready
8 months ago

Haryana political crisis: Opposition pushes for floor test, BJP says it’s ready

Hindustan Times  

The Congress and the Jannayak Janata Party on Thursday stepped up efforts to topple the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Haryana and wrote to governor Bandaru Dattatreya even as chief minister Nayab Singh Saini exuded confidence about his administration being safe despite losing the backing of three independent lawmakers this week. Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Bhupinder Singh …

BJP to record 29-0 score in MP, Nakul Nath may lose Chhindwara, says India TV-CNX opinion poll
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP to record 29-0 score in MP, Nakul Nath may lose Chhindwara, says India TV-CNX opinion poll

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections Opinion Poll 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to win all the 29 Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, according to India TV-CNX opinion poll. According to the survey, the Congress which managed to win just a single seat Chhindwara in 2019 general elections in the state, may not able …

'Won't leave Chhindwara in any condition': Kamal Nath amid rumours of contesting Lok Sabha polls from Jabalpur
10 months ago

'Won't leave Chhindwara in any condition': Kamal Nath amid rumours of contesting Lok Sabha polls from Jabalpur

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath refuted rumours of contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Jabalpur on Monday, stating that he will not leave Chhindwara under any circumstances. Kamal Nath's son declares himself a candidate for Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat Earlier in February, Nakul Nath declared his candidacy for the forthcoming general elections in …

Kamal Nath Vs 'Kamal' in MP as BJP, Congress Hope to Win Hindi Heartland Tomorrow in Race to 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

Kamal Nath Vs 'Kamal' in MP as BJP, Congress Hope to Win Hindi Heartland Tomorrow in Race to 2024

News 18  

At first glance, the Congress and BJP offices in Bhopal look deserted. Second, the BJP hoped to cut the Shivraj Chouhan anti-incumbency narrative by peddling the idea that he may not be chief minister if the party wins again. Sources say Home Minister Amit Shah, who was parked in MP for many days, activated all fronts and ensured that those …

Kamal Nath targets Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan, says he's a 'good actor'
1 year, 2 months ago

Kamal Nath targets Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan, says he's a 'good actor'

The Hindu  

Madhya Pradesh Congress president Kamal Nath on November 12 claimed people will bid farewell to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan after the upcoming State polls, but Mr. Chouhan will not be jobless as he is a "good actor". Mr. Nath was addressing a public rally in Rehli Assembly seat of Sagar district, located about 200 km from Madhya Pradesh capital …

Kamal Nath says after losing MP polls Chouhan will not become unemployed, says, ‘Good actor…Can pursue acting career’
1 year, 2 months ago

Kamal Nath says after losing MP polls Chouhan will not become unemployed, says, ‘Good actor…Can pursue acting career’

Live Mint  

Madhya Pradesh Congress president Kamal Nath has taken a dig at the state's BJP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ahead of the elections. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The former CM said Chouhan will lose the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election but will not become unemployed. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Yesterday, Nath, who is also the former CM of Madhya Pradesh accused BJP of copying some …

Cong's Calculated Bet On Kamal Nath Vs BJP's Shivraj Chouhan Conundrum: Tale of 2 CM Probables - News18
1 year, 2 months ago

Cong's Calculated Bet On Kamal Nath Vs BJP's Shivraj Chouhan Conundrum: Tale of 2 CM Probables - News18

News 18  

There is a stark contrast outside the residence of the two chief minister probables from the BJP and Congress. In contrast, Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s residence is quiet as the sitting chief minister holds meetings with officials. However, it’s clear that BJP wants to battle the anti-incumbency by diffusing the perception that in case of a win, Chouhan will automatically become …

Nitish Kumar government wins floor test in Bihar Assembly
2 years, 4 months ago

Nitish Kumar government wins floor test in Bihar Assembly

The Hindu  

The Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar–led Mahagathbandhan government on Wednesday won the floor test in the State Assembly to prove majority while Opposition BJP legislators walked out of the session. When Deputy Speaker Maheshwar Hazari announced that the trust vote has been passed by voice vote, former Speaker and State Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhury requested him for counting …

Uddhav quits as CM after SC allows floor test to go ahead
2 years, 6 months ago

Uddhav quits as CM after SC allows floor test to go ahead

Hindustan Times  

Uddhav Thackeray resigned as Maharashtra chief minister on Wednesday, minutes after the Supreme Court refused to stall a floor test that his Maha Vikas Aghadi government was set to lose, ending a crisis that erupted last week after dozens of Shiv Sena lawmakers rebelled against his authority. The bench also issued notices to the principal secretary to Koshyari, the state …

Maharashtra: SC declines to stay floor test ordered on Thursday
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra: SC declines to stay floor test ordered on Thursday

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to intervene with the Maharashtra Governor’s direction to Uddhav Thackeray-led SS-NCP-Cong ruling coalition to prove majority in Assembly on June 30, with voting at 5 pm. BREAKING: Maharashtra floor test to proceed tomorrow, Supreme Court declines to stay floor test — Shiv Aroor June 29, 2022 A Bench comprising of Justices Surya Kant & …

BREAKING: Supreme Court Allows Jailed MLAs Nawab Malik & Anil Deshmukh To Participate In Tomorrow's Floor Test In Maharashtra Assembly
2 years, 6 months ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court Allows Jailed MLAs Nawab Malik & Anil Deshmukh To Participate In Tomorrow's Floor Test In Maharashtra Assembly

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has permitted jailed Maharashtra MLAs Nawab Malik and Anil Deshmukh to vote in the floor test, which the Governor has ordered to be held tomorrow to test the majority of the Maha Vikas Aghadi Government. The Top Court gave green signal for the floor test to be held tomorrow.Since they are in judicial custody in cases registered …

Maha: MVA Will Have to Move SC Against Governor's Letter for Floor Test, Says Cong's Prithviraj Chavan
2 years, 6 months ago

Maha: MVA Will Have to Move SC Against Governor's Letter for Floor Test, Says Cong's Prithviraj Chavan

News 18  

Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday said Maharashtra’s ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi will have to move the Supreme Court against Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s letter mandating the Uddhav Thackeray-led dispensation to face a floor test on June 30. Governor Koshyari has asked the Maharashtra Legislature Secretary to hold a floor test of the Shiv Sena-led government at 11 am …

Shiv Sena moves SC against Maharashtra governor's call for floor test tomorrow
2 years, 6 months ago

Shiv Sena moves SC against Maharashtra governor's call for floor test tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu approached the Supreme Court on Wednesday after Maharashtra governor directed chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove majority on the floor of the legislative assembly tomorrow. This comes soon after Sena MP Sanjay Raut said that the Uddhav Thackeray faction will challenge governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's decision in Supreme Court to call for a floor …

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 …

What is a floor test that will decide the fate of Uddhav Thackeray and the MVA government in Maharashtra?
2 years, 6 months ago

What is a floor test that will decide the fate of Uddhav Thackeray and the MVA government in Maharashtra?

Firstpost  

The days of Uddhav Thackeray seem numbered as a floor test has been called where he will have to prove his majority in the Maharashtra Assembly. If he loses, the Shiv Sena boss will have to resign as chief minister The Maharashtra political crisis, now in its ninth day, entered what could be the last stage with Bharatiya Janata Party …

Uddhav Thackeray to face floor test tomorrow at 11am, Governor says, 'Disturbing picture'
2 years, 6 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray to face floor test tomorrow at 11am, Governor says, 'Disturbing picture'

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray will face the floor test on Thursday at 11 am, as Governor BS Koshyari has sent a letter to the secretary of the state legislature to conduct a floor test where Uddhav will have to prove his majority. This comes after a purported letter sent from the Maharashtra Governor asking for a floor test on …

Let's have a race: Kamal Nath throws challenge at MP CM Chouhan to test fitness
3 years, 3 months ago

Let's have a race: Kamal Nath throws challenge at MP CM Chouhan to test fitness

India TV News  

Amid a "debate" over his health, Madhya Pradesh Congress president Kamal Nath, 74, has challenged state Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who is 12 years younger than him, to run a race with him to see who is fitter. Nath's fitness challenge comes in the wake of Chouhan, 62, repeatedly targetting him over his age and health, saying that he …

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 …

MP byelections: CM Shivraj gets on knees to thank voters, Kamal Nath says could've worked instead
4 years, 3 months ago

MP byelections: CM Shivraj gets on knees to thank voters, Kamal Nath says could've worked instead

India Today  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's picture showing him on his knees has sparked a war of words in the state. With byelections around the corner, former chief minister Kamal Nath criticised CM Chouhan's actions prompting a sharp response from the latter. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan was addressing a campaign event for Hardeep Singh Dang where he went down …

Madhya Pradesh: Why Did Kamal Nath Govt Fall & What Happens Next?
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh: Why Did Kamal Nath Govt Fall & What Happens Next?

The Quint  

The Congress in Madhya Pradesh has always been a divided house – not just now, but for the past several decades. Scindia’s supporters claim that Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh closed ranks and sidelined him, and that the tipping point came when the party didn’t make him their first choice in the Rajya Sabha elections, choosing Digvijaya Singh instead. There …

Madhya Pradesh crisis | Kamal Nath resigns ahead of floor test; BJP set to form government
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh crisis | Kamal Nath resigns ahead of floor test; BJP set to form government

The Hindu  

Ending 18 days of political drama, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Friday afternoon submitted his resignation to Governor Lalji Tandon, ahead of the Supreme Court-mandated floor test. “I will continue to struggle along with each member of the Congress family in people’s interest.” Mr. Tandon accepted his resignation and asked Mr. Nath to continue as caretaker Chief Minister, …

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 …

[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 …

'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 …

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 …

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 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 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 …

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 …

Why did BJP walk out of the Maharashtra Assembly floor test
5 years, 1 month ago

Why did BJP walk out of the Maharashtra Assembly floor test

India TV News  

A month-long drama surrounding Maharashtra politics came to an end on Saturday as Uddhav Thackeray won the floor test and proved his majority in the house with the support of the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress party. NCP calls this 'BJP's excuse to run away during floor test' The NCP accused the BJP of running away from the House …

BJP wanted excuse to run away during Maharashtra floor test: NCP
5 years, 1 month ago

BJP wanted excuse to run away during Maharashtra floor test: NCP

Live Mint  

Mumbai: The NCP on Saturday accused the BJP of running away from the House after the opposition party staged a walkout before the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government faced a floor test. BJP MLAs objected to convening of the session and also NCP leader Dilip Walse Patil's appointment as pro-tem Speaker in place of BJP's Kalidas Kolambkar before walking …

Devendra Fadnavis wouldn't have resigned as chief minister if he had more time to prove majority, says Ramdas Athawale
5 years, 1 month ago

Devendra Fadnavis wouldn't have resigned as chief minister if he had more time to prove majority, says Ramdas Athawale

Firstpost  

Republican Party of India chief Ramdas Athawale on Thursday said that Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar would not have resigned as chief minister and deputy chief minister had the BJP got more time for the floor test. New Delhi: Republican Party of India chief Ramdas Athawale on Thursday said that Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar would not have resigned as …

End of BJP's game: Nawab Malik reacts to SC order on Maharashtra floor test
5 years, 1 month ago

End of BJP's game: Nawab Malik reacts to SC order on Maharashtra floor test

India TV News  

In a first reaction on the Supreme Court order on the floor test on Maharashtra, the Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik on Tuesday said, "Satyamev Jayate." Talking to news agency ANI, Nawab Malik said "Today's verdict of the SC is a milestone in Indian democracy. In a crucial order on the floor test in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court on …

Floor test? First show invite, support: Supreme Court
5 years, 1 month ago

Floor test? First show invite, support: Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Sunday directed the Centre to place before it the letter by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari inviting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to form the government and also letter submitted by Mr Fadnavis claiming majority support. A special bench comprising Justices N.V. Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjeev Khanna sought the two letters to be placed …

Maharashtra govt formation: Congress alleges BJP 'running away' from floor test as it doesn't have required numbers
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra govt formation: Congress alleges BJP 'running away' from floor test as it doesn't have required numbers

Firstpost  

On Sunday morning, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the chief minister and Ajit Pawar of the NCP was sworn-in as the deputy chief minister. New Delhi: Demanding a floor test immediately, the Congress on Sunday alleged that the BJP is “running away” from proving a majority in the Maharashtra Assembly as it does not have the required …

Madhya Pradesh: Kamal Nath to contest Assembly polls from one of 3 Chhindwara seats
6 years, 1 month ago

Madhya Pradesh: Kamal Nath to contest Assembly polls from one of 3 Chhindwara seats

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister designate Kamal Nath Saturday said he would contest Assembly polls from his home turf Chhindwara but was yet to zero in on any particular seat from the district. As per rules, Mr Nath, a Lok Sabha MP from Chhindwara, will have to get elected to the MP Assembly within six months of assuming any ministerial office. …

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