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TopicShivraj Singh Chouhan

Topic: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Will Shivraj be BJP’s CM face for MP? Tomar’s sidestep, Jan Ashirwad Yatra announcement fuel suspense

Union minister indicates that no one leader will helm yatra, which Shivraj Chouhan led solo ahead of 2018 polls. Last week, Amit had sidestepped question on whether Chouhan will be CM face.

MP CM Chouhan’s handouts undermine Modi’s criticism of opposition over freebies

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Higher stipend, cheaper cylinders, more police jobs — MP CM makes slew of promises to women voters

At Jamuri Maidan in Bhopal Sunday, Shivraj Singh Chouhan also promises relief on 'inflated' electricity bills & closure of 'ahatas'. Congress says he's 'copying' Kamal Nath.

New faces in Shivraj cabinet — OBC face from Mahakaushal, 4-time MLA & Uma Bharti’s nephew

Induction of 3 faces in Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's cabinet is aimed at aimed at balancing caste dynamics & bolstering BJP tally in various regions.

Battle over Hanuman in poll-bound MP as Shivraj flags off temple project on Kamal Nath’s turf

Madhya Pradesh CM says ‘Hanuman Lok will become centre of spiritual consciousness’. Kamal Nath calls project a 'gimmick’ by ‘chunavi bhakt’.

To mollify disgruntled leaders, BJP top rung greenlights long-pending Shivraj cabinet expansion

Last cabinet expansion took place in July 2020 when 28 ministers, including a dozen Jyotiraditya Scindia loyalists, were inducted. Move comes at a time when polls are fast approaching.

Kharge declares Congress will conduct caste census if voted to power in Madhya Pradesh

Congress president Kharge also announces loan waivers for farmers, Rs 1,500 as aid for women, free power up to 100 units & cylinders at Rs 500 apiece if voted to power.

Tea with 2 voters daily, weekly targets, zonal meetings — Amit Shah’s poll plan for MP BJP

Party sources said Home Minister Shah has assigned weekly tasks and targets to MP leaders and workers to help get the state unit in order before assembly polls later this year.

Parties in MP want a piece of Baghelkhand influencers. Reels are the new political manifestos

Influencer Cell is the new IT Cell in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. But YouTubers and Reel makers being wooed by parties are worried about the generation that can switch loyalties with one swipe.

CM Chouhan may not be face of ‘Jan Ashirwad’ yatra in MP, BJP likely to diversify leadership

Party plans to have multiple leaders, including CM Shivraj Chouhan, lead the public outreach campaign on rotation basis, with aim to reduce factionalism & anti-incumbency, it is learnt.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

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?