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TopicShivraj Singh Chouhan

Topic: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

‘Temporary CM’ for 8 months, Shivraj Chouhan gets numbers to now lead stable govt in MP

BJP that has 107 MLAs in the 230-member House is leading in 19 of the 28 bypolls, which will ensure it comfortably passes the halfway mark of 115. 

In Madhya Pradesh bypolls, BJP ahead in 17, Congress leading in 9 out of 28 seats

The result of 28 assembly constituencies in MP will decide the fate of Shivraj Chouhan's government, which requires at least 8 more MLAs for a clear majority in the state assembly.

‘Computer Baba’ ashram razed near Indore, Congress cries vendetta, BJP defends demolition

'Computer Baba' is a religious figure who enjoyed ‘minister of state’ status in Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s previous government but has since allied with the Congress.

Kamal Nath trying to lure BJP MLAs, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan, ahead of MP by-polls result

Ahead of results of the Madhya Pradesh by-polls on 10 November, both the ruling BJP and Congress have accused each other of horse trading & have claimed their respective victories.

Shivraj Chouhan announces Padmavati memorial, says Bhansali movie ‘blow to society’s honour’

Madhya Pradesh CM Chouhan said they have also decided to withdraw all the cases registered in the state during the protest against 2018 Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie 'Padmavat'.

Scindia royalty vs farmer’s son — the contrasting campaign styles of Jyotiraditya & Shivraj

For the crucial MP bypolls, Jyotiraditya Scindia has centered the campaign pitch on his erstwhile royal lineage while Shivraj Chouhan's focus has been his rags-to-riches story.

No PM Modi, Amit Shah or Yogi, BJP is banking on Shivraj Chouhan for MP bypolls

Most of the party’s top leaders are occupied with elections in Bihar and the local Madhya Pradesh leadership has expressed confidence that it can manage affairs here.

Why MP govt imposed curbs on Durga Puja pandal, idol size and then removed them

Rules issued by MP govt on 18 September restricted height of Durga idols to six feet, and size of pandals to no more than 10 feet x 10 feet. They have now been revoked.

‘Victory of truth’ — Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan hails Babri case verdict

The special CBI court in Lucknow acquitted all 32 accused in the Babri demolition case, saying there was no conclusive proof against them.

Chouhan announces cash scheme for MP farmers, politics over Congress’ loan waivers intensifies

The new Kisan Kalyan Yojana will provide farmers Rs 4,000 on top of Centre's PM-KISAN scheme. BJP govt admits Congress’ loan waivers benefitted 26 lakh farmers.

On Camera

India can’t fight Trump tariffs with emotion. Smart talks, sector relief, reforms are key

India must reduce its overdependence on the US by cultivating alternative markets—concluding the EU FTA, advancing the UK deal, and exploring entry into the CPTPP, the open, rules-based bloc of Japan, Korea, and Australia.

Amid Trump’s tariff bombs, India’s business with America surged while imports from Russia dipped 10%

As India-Russia trade decreases, India's April-July exports to the US this year increased by 21% compared to last year & imports from the US grew by 12%.

China pushes for separation of border issue from larger bilateral ties at 24th round of talks with India

New Delhi: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Tuesday pushed for a “dual-track” progress for ties with India, separating economic ties from the boundary question,...

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?