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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

Kamal Nath, wife own assets worth over Rs 134 crore as per poll affidavit
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 27, 2023, 08:17 AM IST
BJP has fielded Bunty Sahu against Kamal Nath in the Chhindwara Assembly seat. In 2019 by-election, Nath Congress defeated Sahu by a margin of more than 25,000 votes. MP will go to polls on November 17.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, October 26, 2023
India | Oct 27, 2023, 09:05 PM IST
India's number one and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat- Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.
Madhya Pradesh Elections | Ummeedwar wahi, par party nayi: Arch rivals switch sides in Badnawar
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 24, 2023, 12:35 PM IST
Rajvardhan Singh Dattigaon is canvassing for voter support on the grounds of his contributions in education, healthcare, road infrastructure, and the initiation of large-scale employment-generating industrial ventures.

'Mai taiyar hu… phad do kapde’: Digvijaya's light-hearted reaction on 'tear clothes' remark
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 23, 2023, 08:42 PM IST
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh reacted to Kamal Nath's 'tear clothes' remark and made a light-hearted comment saying he's ready to get his clothes torn.
Samajwadi Party releases 12 more names for Madhya Pradesh, replaces Joura seat candidate
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 23, 2023, 05:15 PM IST
This is the fourth list of the Samajwadi Party for Madhya Pradesh. The state will go to polls on November 17 and the counting of votes is scheduled for December 3.
Poll: Can the rift between Digvijaya Singh and Kamal Nath mar the chances of Congress in MP polls?
India | Oct 20, 2023, 05:25 PM IST
Both the Congress leaders were seen together at the release of the party manifesto in the state capital and they talked about the video's content in a lighter vein.

'Arre chodiye Akhilesh-Vakhilesh ko': Kamal Nath takes a dig at SP chief over seat sharing in MP
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 20, 2023, 05:29 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections: Tensions between the two alliance partners rose after Akhilesh Yadav accused the Congress of 'betrayal', saying if its partner in the I.N.D.I.A bloc didn't want to set aside seats for his party in Madhya Pradesh, it should have made that clear before.
BJP may just touch majority mark in MP Assembly polls in a cliffhanger: India TV-CNX Opinion Poll
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 20, 2023, 06:40 AM IST
A total of 11,500 respondents participated in India TV-CNX opinion poll survey. Voting in all 230 Assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh will be held in one single phase on November 17. The counting of votes is scheduled for December 3.
OPINION | WILL INFIGHTING AFFECT CONGRESS PROSPECTS IN MADHYA PRADESH?
India | Oct 19, 2023, 05:58 AM IST
At the press conference called for the launch of the party manifesto, Kamal Nath clarified why he told supporters to tear Digvijaya Singh’s clothes. From the banter, it was clear that Digivijaya Singh was not happy with Kamal Nath telling supporters to tear his clothes.

Kamal Nath has given power of attorney to Digvijaya Singh to face all abuses, says Shivraj Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 18, 2023, 04:41 PM IST
Voting in all 230 Assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh will take place on November 17 and the counting of votes is scheduled for December 3. The ruling BJP and the Congress party are engaged in a very close contest this time.
Aaj Ki Baat: Rift In MP Congress, Kamalnath said- tear Digvijay's clothes
Aaj Ki Baat | Oct 17, 2023, 11:28 PM IST
Aaj Ki Baat: Rift In MP Congress, Kamalnath said- tear Digvijay's clothes
Kahani Kursi Ki: Tussle arose between Kamal Nath and Digvijay on ticket distribution in MP
News | Oct 17, 2023, 02:19 PM IST
Kahani Kursi Ki: Tussle arose between Kamal Nath and Digvijay on ticket distribution in MP

'Tear Digvijaya Singh's clothes': Kamal Nath's 'dig' on ticket distribution in MP sparks row | WATCH
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 18, 2023, 04:51 PM IST
The Shivpuri constituency in the upcoming assembly elections has taken an interesting turn after Veerendra Raghuvanshi, a former BJP member, joined the Congress.
Madhya Pradesh Assembly election: Congress releases manifesto ahead of polls in Bhopal
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 18, 2023, 04:54 PM IST
The manifesto launch signifies the party's commitment to outlining its vision and promises to the people of Madhya Pradesh, setting the stage for a keenly contested electoral battle.
Chunav Manch: Shivraj Singh Chouhan expresses confidence in BJP's return to power | WATCH
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 15, 2023, 09:54 PM IST
Chunav Manch: Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted his government's commitment to ensuring the welfare and prosperity of the state's residents.

Chunav Manch: BJP Madhya Pradesh chief VD Sharma reveals reason for fielding central ministers
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 16, 2023, 02:32 PM IST
Chunav Manch: VD Sharma, who leads the BJP in Madhya Pradesh, explained that the decision to field these leaders in the state elections came about after consulting with the organisation and considering their immense dedication to the party.
Chunav Manch | Governments don attire of Sanatan, but actions speak otherwise: Spiritual leaders
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 16, 2023, 02:37 PM IST
Chunav Manch: Swami Shaileshanand Maharaj highlighted that some politicians readily associate themselves with spiritual leaders during campaigns but then tend to overlook their guidance once in power.
Chunav Manch | Congress leaders reciting Ramayana, this is called 'acche din': Vishwas Sarang
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 16, 2023, 02:39 PM IST
Chunav Manch: Vishwas Sarang employed humor to draw attention to recent events in the Congress party. He quipped, "Congress leaders reciting Ramayana, this is called 'achhe din'." The term "achhe din" refers to the famous BJP slogan, "Achhe Din Aane Wale Hain" (Good days are coming).
Chunav Manch: 'People in MP are fed up with BJP, this time there will be a change,' says Kamal Nath
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 16, 2023, 01:03 PM IST
Chunav Manch: Kamal Nath didn't hold back in expressing his views, stating that the people of Madhya Pradesh are discontented with the BJP government. He firmly believes that this time around, they will opt for a comprehensive transformation.
Chunav Manch: Kamal Patel accuses Congress of ruling for over six decades by impersonating 'Gandhi'
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 16, 2023, 03:04 PM IST
Chunav Manch: Kamal Patel, known for his candid and outspoken statements, didn't mince words as he criticised the Congress party's longstanding association with the Gandhi family.