News for 'Bhopal MLA'

RS polls: Covid positive MLA votes wearing PPE suit in MP

RS polls: Covid positive MLA votes wearing PPE suit in MP

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The Congress legislator, who is a COVID-19 patient, was the last one to cast his ballot wearing a PPE suit. He came to the assembly complex in an ambulance, the official said.

Shivraj meets Muslim woman beaten up for voting for BJP

Shivraj meets Muslim woman beaten up for voting for BJP

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

According to police, Javeed allegedly thrashed Samina on Monday when she was celebrating the victory of the BJP in the recently-held assembly elections, counting for which was done on December 3.

Ex-CM Chouhan turns emotional as tearful women supporters hug him

Ex-CM Chouhan turns emotional as tearful women supporters hug him

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Chouhan, who stepped down as CM earlier this week, was also seen getting emotional and in tears as women encircled him and raised slogans in his praise while he was on his way to a famous Hanuman temple in Vidisha, around 55 km from Bhopal, on Thursday.

PIX: Modi to Kharge, famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Modi to Kharge, famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, and Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar supremo Sharad Pawar were among the famous faces who queued up at the polling booths on Tuesday to caste their votes in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

What Delhi duties does Modi plan for Shivraj Singh?

What Delhi duties does Modi plan for Shivraj Singh?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Speaking at a rally in Madhya Pradesh's Harda on April 24, Modi praised Chouhan saying the two had served together in the party organisation and also as chief ministers.

Decision on CMs in 3 states by Dec 10: BJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya

Decision on CMs in 3 states by Dec 10: BJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Vijayvargiya stated that a clear decision on CM candidates will be revealed by December 10, but refrained from disclosing whether the party will select leaders from the newly elected MLAs or bring in outsiders.

MP: Vijayvargiya, Prahlad Patel among 28 ministers sworn-in

MP: Vijayvargiya, Prahlad Patel among 28 ministers sworn-in

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

As many as 28 legislators, including former Union minister Prahlad Patel and Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, were on Monday inducted into the Madhya Pradesh cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

In MP, 90 of 230 new MLAs face criminal cases, murder among charges against 34

In MP, 90 of 230 new MLAs face criminal cases, murder among charges against 34

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

In 2023, this number has dropped to 90, nearly 39 per cent of the 230-member House, an ADR report said.

Shivraj's rule ends, Mohan Yadav is picked as MP CM

Shivraj's rule ends, Mohan Yadav is picked as MP CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Springing a surprise, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday picked Mohan Yadav, a leader of Other Backward Classes (OBC) and a three-time MLA, as the next chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, state party president VD Sharma said.

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fight again from Varanasi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as it named 34 Union ministers in the first list of 195 candidates.

Modi washing powder can clean all sins: AAP's dig over Ajit Pawar coup

Modi washing powder can clean all sins: AAP's dig over Ajit Pawar coup

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'Now Modi ji is saying it is his guarantee that every corrupt person will be made a minister'

BJP retains Madhya Pradesh with two-thirds majority

BJP retains Madhya Pradesh with two-thirds majority

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday cruised to a two-thirds majority in Madhya Pradesh assembly, winning as many as 163 of the 230 seats in the House, leaving the Congress a distant second at 66.

'BJP writing new grammar of electoral politics'

'BJP writing new grammar of electoral politics'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The party is breaking stereotypes by not inviting senior leaders to become chief ministers.' 'No other party has had the guts to do this.'

Shehla murder: CBI conducts polygraph test on BJP MLA

Shehla murder: CBI conducts polygraph test on BJP MLA

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

The probe in the Shehla Masood murder case intensified on Wednesday with Dhruv Narayan Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party member of Legislative Assembly from Madhya Pradesh, being subjected to a lie-detection test after which he refuted allegations of his involvement in the killing.

Whether I turn 75 or 85...: Uma Bharti on retirement

Whether I turn 75 or 85...: Uma Bharti on retirement

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

'Whether I turn 75 or 85, I will remain active in politics and contest the next election. I like politics very much'

Masood murder: CBI to subject BJP MLA to polygraph test

Masood murder: CBI to subject BJP MLA to polygraph test

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

In a significant development, the special court in Indore on Friday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation to subject Bharatiya Janata Party MLA, Dhruv Narayan Singh, to a polygraph test in connection with RTI activist Shehla Masood murder case.

Kamal Nath, Digvijaya in damage control exercise over 'tear clothes' row

Kamal Nath, Digvijaya in damage control exercise over 'tear clothes' row

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

In the video, Nath was talking to Raghuvanshi's supporters when he made the remarks about former CM Digvijaya Singh and his son.

Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The longest-serving Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister and popularly known as mama (maternal uncle) and 'paon-paon wale bhaiya' (foot soldier), Shivraj Singh Chouhan has emerged as the hero of his party's stunning victory in the state assembly elections.

Illegal part of home razed of man accused of urinating on tribal youth

Illegal part of home razed of man accused of urinating on tribal youth

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Police on Wednesday arrested a man accused of urinating on a tribal youth in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district, an official said.

MP Congress MLA booked for inciting mob to burn down police station

MP Congress MLA booked for inciting mob to burn down police station

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

A video purportedly showed the MLA inciting people to set a police station ablaze.

BJP mulls CM choices in 3 states: Here are the names

BJP mulls CM choices in 3 states: Here are the names

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

While Chouhan has emerged as a favourite to remain at the helm in MP despite the presence of some challengers, the leadership race is wide open in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, two states where the BJP has snatched power from the Congress.

Join BJP or bulldozer is ready, MP minister warns Cong leaders

Join BJP or bulldozer is ready, MP minister warns Cong leaders

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

A video of Panchayat Minister Mahendra Singh Sisodia making the remarks at a public meeting in Ruthiyai town here on Wednesday has gone viral on social media.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

'Burn down police station': MP Cong MLA caught on video inciting farmers

'Burn down police station': MP Cong MLA caught on video inciting farmers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Congress has said that it will never instigate violence for political benefits.

Shivraj turns to public amid buzz of being sidelined

Shivraj turns to public amid buzz of being sidelined

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

In the wake of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra predicting Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh's Chouhan's exit from the top post following the year-end assembly polls, the latter asked people at a rally whether he should become the CM again or not.

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As Madhya Pradesh goes to polls, all eyes will be on 29 key assembly seats, out of the total 230, where the contest will be keenly watched.

Forced to shave beard, says Muslim prisoners in MP jail

Forced to shave beard, says Muslim prisoners in MP jail

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi claimed it was an act of "custodial torture".

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'The consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya has demoralised them.' 'And, now it is reflecting in their individual reactions as they are losing hope to take on the BJP in 2024.'

Govt teachers among 1K staff sent notice in MP over 2-child norm violation

Govt teachers among 1K staff sent notice in MP over 2-child norm violation

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The education department official said that the administration did not inform the employees about this rule.

Who Will Modi Pick For Assembly Polls Later This Year?

Who Will Modi Pick For Assembly Polls Later This Year?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The BJP is faced with the crucial question of who will lead the party in the four impending state polls this year: In Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana.

U'khand BJP faces discontent over ticket denial

U'khand BJP faces discontent over ticket denial

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

While a number of those left out are sulking as the party has preferred Congress defectors over dedicated party cadres on many seats in its first list of 59 candidates, a few have come out in the open with their wounded feelings.

Suspense over BJP action against Akash Vijayvargiya

Suspense over BJP action against Akash Vijayvargiya

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

"We have not taken a decision. BJP follows a procedure. You will be informed accordingly," Singh said.

Akash Vijayvargiya gets bail in assault case

Akash Vijayvargiya gets bail in assault case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

District prosecution officer Rajendra Upadhaya said the MLA was asked to furnish a personal bail bond of Rs 50,000 in the case of assault and of Rs 20,000 in the other case.

Macron's posters stuck on Mumbai road, removed

Macron's posters stuck on Mumbai road, removed

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Pedestrians and motorists in the Bhendi Bazaar area spotted hundreds of posters of Macron, who is facing criticism from Muslim countries over a cartoon row in France, pasted on the Mohammed Ali Road under JJ flyover on Thursday evening, the official said.

BJP Woos Tribal Voters In Madhya Pradesh

BJP Woos Tribal Voters In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The tribal vote in Madhya Pradesh is crucial in any election. The BJP's loss in the 2018 assembly election has prompted it to take remedial action.

And Yogi Takes Charge!

And Yogi Takes Charge!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Yogi Adityanath took the oath as Uttar Pradesh chief minister at the auspicious time of 1600, Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow.

Rahul disqualified: Plea in SC against 'automatic disqualification' of lawmakers

Rahul disqualified: Plea in SC against 'automatic disqualification' of lawmakers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The plea said the grounds for disqualification ought to be specific with the nature of offences as specified under the CrPC and not in a "blanket form", as is currently in force according to section 8(3) of the 1951 Act.

MP BJP leaders worried party may replace whole cabinet

MP BJP leaders worried party may replace whole cabinet

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Though different voices are emerging from within the ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh over the issue, several saffron party MLAs, including senior leaders, appeared worried about a possible repeat of the 'Gujarat formula' to overcome anti-incumbency in the central state, where Assembly elections are due in end-2023.

Akash Vijayvargiya arrested in another case

Akash Vijayvargiya arrested in another case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

While he was lodged in district jail in Azad Nagar in Indore, a police team 'officially' arrested him for a protest on June 4 over power cuts.

Why the dove has become a hawk

Why the dove has become a hawk

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Strident Hindutva has not been the Shivraj Singh Chouhan's hallmark in his long tenure as chief minister. What has changed?