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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

Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds 'maun vrat' in protest against Kamal Nath's remark on Imarti Devi
India | Oct 19, 2020, 12:05 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has hit out at former CM Kamal Nath over his "item" remark against state minister Imarti Devi, saying it shows the "crooked and despicable mentality of the Congress.
MP CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan observes 'maun vrat' over Kamal Nath's remark on Imarti Devi
News | Oct 19, 2020, 12:02 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is observing a two-hour 'silent protest' in Bhopal, against former CM & Congress leader Kamal Nath for his remarks wherein he referred to BJP leader Imarti Devi as "item".
Will Sonia tolerate such remarks against her daughter: Imarti Devi on Kamal Nath's 'item' jibe
National | Oct 19, 2020, 10:39 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister Imarti Devi has taken strong objection to former CM Kamal Nath's comments referring to her as an "item". Fuming over the statement, the BJP leader demanded Congress President Sonia Gandhi to oust Kamal Nath from the party.

BJP's Imarti Devi asks Sonia Gandhi to dismiss Kamal Nath from Congress over 'item' jibe
News | Oct 19, 2020, 09:58 AM IST
Shortly after Congress leader Kamal Nath’s objectionable remark against her, BJP leader and Madhya Pradesh minister Imarti Devi on Sunday appealed to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi to remove him from her party.
CM Chouhan to observe silent protest over Kamal Nath's 'item' remark on Imarti Devi
News | Oct 18, 2020, 11:41 PM IST
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan slammed former CM and Congress leader Kamal Nath over his statement 'ye kya item hai' on BJP leader Imarti Devi.
Former Madhya Pradesh CM & Congress leader Kamal Nath refers to BJP leader Imarti Devi as ‘item’
News | Oct 18, 2020, 07:00 PM IST
Former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath has mocked ex-Cabinet minister Imarti Devi, referring to her as an ‘item’. The derogatory term used by the senior leader has become the subject of feminist outrage.

Former MP CM Kamal Nath calls Imarti Devi 'item'; BJP hits back 'feudal' mindset
India | Oct 18, 2020, 07:13 PM IST
Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath, who is leading the Congress campaign in the MP bypolls 2020, stoked a row while addressing a gathering of party workers and supporters. While targeting Imarti Devi, the BJP candidate from Dabra, Nath referred to her as "item".
Congress releases manifesto for upcoming MP Assembly by-elections
News | Oct 17, 2020, 05:49 PM IST
Congress party released its manifesto for the upcoming by-election to the legislative assembly of Madhya Pradesh on October 17.
Is it crime to be born poor: Narottam Mishra after Congress leader mocks Shivraj Chouhan's financial background
News | Oct 12, 2020, 09:42 PM IST
Congress leader Dinesh Gurjar on October 11 during a rally made a controversial statement by comparing the financial background of Kamal Nath and MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

'Kheti Bachao Yatra': CM Chouhan takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi's tractor rally
News | Oct 09, 2020, 04:46 PM IST
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan took a dig at Congresss leader Rahul Gandhi over 'Kheti Bachao Yatra' against Centre's new farm laws.
FIR registered against Kamal Nath, 8 others for violation of COVID-19 norms
India | Oct 07, 2020, 08:29 AM IST
An FIR has been registered against Madhya Pradesh's former Chief Minister and Congress leader Kamal Nath and eight others, under multiple sections of IPC and Disaster Management Act, for violation of COVID-19 norms during a public meeting in the state.
Congress has no right to be in power if they have no control over corruption: Scindia
News | Aug 22, 2020, 09:04 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on August 22 in Gwalior lambasted on former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath and said that if congress has no control on Sand, liquor mafia

Jyotiraditya Scindia's jibe at Kamal Nath, says he was 'ahead' of PM Modi in one aspect
National | Aug 22, 2020, 06:07 PM IST
Taking a jibe at former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the ex-CM was 15 months ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to impose coronavirus lockdown.
Chanting Hanuman Chalisa helps devotees, not devils: Shivraj Singh Chouhan taunts Kamal Nath
National | Aug 22, 2020, 05:05 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took a jibe at Kamal Nath for reciting Hanuman Chalisa saying it helps devotees, not devils.
We're sending 11 silver bricks to Ayodhya from people of Madhya Pradesh: Kamal Nath
News | Aug 04, 2020, 06:40 PM IST
Hanuman Chalisa recital was organised at former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and Congress leader Kamal Nath's residence in Bhopal on August 04.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Covid-19: Kamal Nath takes a dig at MP CM, but prays for his recovery as well
India | Jul 25, 2020, 05:17 PM IST
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, was found positive for coronavirus infection earlier in the day. His political nemesis and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath wished for his speedy recovery but took dig at him.
Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath holds meeting with Congress MLAs
India | Jul 20, 2020, 12:18 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath held a meeting with his party legislators on Sunday night, two days after one more MLA quit the grand old party and joined the ruling BJP, the second one does so within a week and 24th since March.
Khabar Se Aage: Sachin Pilot removed as Rajasthan Deputy CM but crisis far from over. What next?
News | Jul 14, 2020, 08:42 PM IST
Sachin Pilot has been removed as Rajasthan Deputy CM for revolting against CM Ashok Gehlot. But the crisis is far from over. What next? Watch Khabar Se Aage.
Kamal Nath govt did nothing good for people during corona outbreak, says Jyotiraditya Scindia
Politics | Jul 14, 2020, 11:33 AM IST
BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday slammed Kamal Nath government for not doing anything good for people during corona outbreak when people needed most of the help from the govt.
Migrants are being charged for train tickets, alleges Kamal Nath
India | May 23, 2020, 07:46 PM IST
Senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath on Saturday alleged migrants stranded in the coronavirus-induced lockdown were being charged for train tickets, contrary to claims made by the BJP-led governments at the Centre and here.