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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
TopicShivraj Singh Chouhan

Topic: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Tomar vs Scindia, Chouhan vs VD Sharma — MP BJP rife with rivalries & CM contenders as polls near

There are growing differences in Madhya Pradesh BJP, while high command is considering promoting fresh faces and looking beyond CM Chouhan to lead party in state, it is learnt.

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

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

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.

On Camera

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India takes a relook at Russian Su-57, but not for its stealth. Here’s why

India exited the Indo-Russian FGFA programme in 2018. But now it might procure at least 2 squadrons of Su-57 aircraft from Russia and evaluate Russian proposal to manufacture them in India.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.