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Kamal Nath

Kamal Nath is the 18th Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. A leader of the Congress party, he was ex-Minister of Urban Development. He is one of the longest-serving and senior most members of Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament). Nath represents the Chhindwara constituency of Madhya Pradesh. Interestingly, nine times, he has been elected from this constituency. In May 2018, to lead the party in the assembly election, he was elected as the president of Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC). In 1980, he was first elected to the 7th Lok Sabha. In 1985, he was re-elected to the 8th Lok Sabha, in 1989 to the 9th Lok Sabha and in 1991 to the 10th Lok Sabha. In June 1991, he was made Minister of Environment & Forests. He also served as union minister of State, Textiles (Independent Charge) in 1995. He has close ties with the Nehru–Gandhi family.

Kamal Nath

Rajya Sabha race intensifies in Congress; 24 Akbar Road bungalow retention seen as strategic subtext
India | May 18, 2026, 06:15 PM IST
In Karnataka, the candidature of party president Mallikarjun Kharge for the Rajya Sabha is considered certain. Additionally, one seat is expected to go to a Lingayat community representative, while discussions continue over the remaining seat.
'No such crunch, panic being created': Kamal Nath contradicts Congress' line on LPG shortage
India | Apr 02, 2026, 08:32 PM IST
Congress leader Kamal Nath has said that there is no shortage of LPG in India and a panic is being created. His remarks are contrary to his party's stance, which has repeatedly criticised the Centre over handling of the situation in the Middle East.
Rahul Gandhi meets Kamal Nath, discusses various issues related to party ahead MP bypolls
India | Oct 15, 2024, 08:06 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi, during his visit for lunch, engaged in a two-hour discussion with Kamal Nath, covering a range of issues.

Chhindwara Election Results 2024: BJP wins Congress' only citadel in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh | Jun 05, 2024, 11:14 AM IST
Chhindwara Election Results 2024: Congress has never lost in the Chhindwara Lok Sabha constituency since 1951, except in the by-election in 1997. BJP swept MP in the last election but could not breach Congress stalwart Kamal Nath's fortress.
Not just BJP but people are saying 'phir ek baar Modi sarkaar, abki baar 400 paar': Shivraj Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh | May 16, 2024, 09:55 PM IST
Senior BJP leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in an exclusive conversation with India TV spoke about NDA's 400-plus seats target in the Lok Sabha elections, on Congress performance in Madhya Pradesh, BJP's presence in South among other issues.
Chunav Flashback: When Kamal Nath lost Chhindwara in shock defeat against BJP in 1997 bypoll
Madhya Pradesh | Apr 26, 2024, 02:43 PM IST
Chhindwara seat in Madhya Pradesh has always remained a Congress stronghold. Kamal Nath has won this seat for nine times. In 2019 polls, Kamal Nath's son Nakul had won election on this seat. In 2024, Nakul Nath is pitted against BJP's Vivek 'Bunty' Sahu.

Dipak Saxena, close aide of Kamal Nath and former Congress minister, joins BJP
Madhya Pradesh | Apr 06, 2024, 08:55 AM IST
Kamal Nath's close aide Dipak Saxena switched over to the BJP even after the former had visited his residence and asked him to join the saffron party. The move has come just a few days ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
BJP to record 29-0 score in MP, Nakul Nath may lose Chhindwara, says India TV-CNX opinion poll
Madhya Pradesh | Apr 02, 2024, 07:08 PM IST
Polling in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases beginning from April 19. The counting of votes is scheduled for June 4. Madhya Pradesh has a total of 29 parliamentary seats.
Lok Sabha polls: 'Have full faith in people of Chhindwara, they'll side with truth', says Kamal Nath
Madhya Pradesh | Mar 26, 2024, 12:57 PM IST
Lok Sabha election 2024: Lok Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh will be held in four phases on April 19, April 26, May 7 and May 13. The counting of votes will be held on June 4. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP won 28 out of 29 seats in Madhya Pradesh, while the Congress got one seat.

Kailash Vijayvargiya's big claim on Kamal Nath, son Nakul: 'They wanted to join BJP, but...'
Madhya Pradesh | Mar 20, 2024, 04:15 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept Madhya Pradesh winning 28 out of 29 seats in the last Lok Sabha elections. The only seat which the BJP could not win was Kamal Nath's stronghold Chhindwara.
Kamal Nath's son Nakul among 10 named from MP in Congress second list for Lok Sabha polls
Madhya Pradesh | Mar 12, 2024, 08:02 PM IST
Congress has declared candidates from five states and one Union Territory in its second list. The party has fielded 10 candidates from the General category, 13 OBCs, 10 SCs, 9 ST candidates and 1 Muslim candidate.
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Congress eyes big names from Hindi-speaking states
India | Mar 11, 2024, 09:57 PM IST
Congress aims to enhance its electoral prospects by fielding prominent leaders, particularly from Hindi-speaking states, in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This strategic move is intended to strengthen the party's representation in Northern India and increase its chances of winning seats.

'Won't leave Chhindwara...': Kamal Nath amid rumours of contesting Lok Sabha polls from Jabalpur
Madhya Pradesh | Mar 11, 2024, 01:25 PM IST
The Chhindwara constituency in Madhya Pradesh is a stronghold of Congress leader Kamal Nath. The veteran Congress leader has won the seat nine times. He suffered defeat in the election only once, when he was defeated by BJP's Sunder Lal Patwa in a bypoll.
MP: Seven Congress corporators from Chhindwara join BJP in big jolt to Oppn ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Madhya Pradesh | Mar 06, 2024, 12:22 PM IST
In a release, the BJP release stated that the corporators joined the party as they were impressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development work. Notably, Chhindwara is considered the stronghold of former state Chief Minister Kamal Nath.
Chhindwara Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Constituency profile, winners, margin, party candidates
India | May 29, 2024, 11:36 PM IST
Chhindwara Lok Sabha Election 2024: The Chhindwara constituency in Madhya Pradesh is a bastion of Congress leader Kamal Nath. The Congress veteran won the seat nine times. He lost the election only once from the seat when he was defeated by BJP's Sunder Lal Patwa in a bypoll.

'Mein vida hone ke liye taiyar hoon, apne aap ko...': Kamal Nath tells Congress workers | VIDEO
Madhya Pradesh | Feb 29, 2024, 10:09 PM IST
Kamal Nath news: Amid speculations that he might join BJP, Kamal Nath dismissed them as a media creation. He said media people are making such speculations and nobody else is saying so. Have you ever heard from me? You run the news and ask me. You should refute this news.
Kamal Nath urges party cadre to join Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh | Feb 23, 2024, 04:25 PM IST
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Madhya Pradesh: Recently, Kamal Nath has been in the headlines over speculations that the veteran may join BJP but as of now there is no sign of him switching sides to the saffron party.
Kamal Nath reacts to switch speculations, says he is not going anywhere
Madhya Pradesh | Feb 19, 2024, 02:58 PM IST
It is said that Kamal Nath is close to the Gandhi family as Rahul Gandhi's uncle Sanjay Gandhi was his school friend. On one occasion, then PM Indira Gandhi famously referred to Kamal Nath as her 'third son.'
Kamal Nath spoke to Rahul Gandhi, has decided not to quit Congress: Sajjan Singh on BJP switch buzz
India | Feb 19, 2024, 06:24 AM IST
Kamal Nath is likely to join the BJP on Monday, sources earlier claimed. Sajjan Singh met Kamal Nath at his Delhi residence on Sunday and said that the latter has spoken to Rahul Gandhi and will not quit the party.
Madhya Pradesh: 10 reasons why Kamal Nath likely to ditch Congress for BJP
Madhya Pradesh | Feb 18, 2024, 03:04 PM IST
Earlier on Saturday, Kamal Nath and his son Nakul arrived in New Delhi, adding fuel to the speculation that the duo will join the BJP. Also, Nakul Nath dropped Congress from his bio on social media.