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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

Chunav Manch: 'Chhindwara model is a model of corruption', Prahlad Patel targets Kamal Nath
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 16, 2023, 03:10 PM IST
Chunav Manch: The allegations made by Prahlad Patel have sparked a political debate and become a point of contention between the two leaders. Kamal Nath, a prominent figure in Madhya Pradesh politics, has yet to respond to these accusations.
Chunav Manch: Who will get Madhya Pradesh 2023 mandate? Watch LIVE on India TV today
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 15, 2023, 06:05 AM IST
Chunav Manch: India TV will today bring on one stage all the top names from the political world to debate and discuss the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections 2023. The big event will be aired LIVE on India TV from 11:00 am throughout the day.
Madhya Pradesh polls: First list of Congress candidates to release on Oct 15, says Kamal Nath
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 13, 2023, 05:49 PM IST
Congress leader Kamal Nath said that his party will announce its candidates for the Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh after the 'Pitru Paksha'.

'If you will press VVPAT, instead of 'Lotus', Adani will surface': Pawan Khera takes a dig at BJP
Chhattisgarh | Oct 13, 2023, 02:55 PM IST
Earlier today, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge held a meeting with party's top leadership to discuss candidates for upcoming polls. Chhattisgarh Assembly election will take place in two phase on November 7 and 17. The counting of votes is scheduled for December 3.
Kamal Nath attacks Shivraj Singh Chouhan over unemployment, promises to fill backlog of recruitments
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 12, 2023, 03:04 PM IST
While addressing a poll rally in MP's Mandla, Congress leader Kamal Nath unleashed attacks against Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan over unemployment, saying the BJP government has given youths nothing but joblessness and corruption.
Madhya Pradesh polls: Congress to announce candidates after 'Pitru Paksha', says Kamal Nath
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 10, 2023, 09:28 PM IST
Congress leader Kamal Nath said that the party would release the candidates' list after "Shraadh". The election to the 230-member assembly in Madhya Pradesh is scheduled to be held on November 17, while counting of votes will take place on December 3.

MP Election Date: Madhya Pradesh to vote on November 17, results to be declared on December 3
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 09, 2023, 03:05 PM IST
According to the announcement made during the press conference, the election will be held in a single phase on November 17. The results for the same will be declared on December 3.
"No decision taken": Kamal Nath after Congress CEC meeting on candidates for Madhya Pradesh polls
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 07, 2023, 10:23 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections 2023: Congress is trying to wrest power from BJP in Madhya Pradesh with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra holding a clutch of rallies in the poll-bound state.
After Rajasthan, Mayawati's BSP announces alliance with Gondwana Gantantra Party in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh | Sep 30, 2023, 10:46 PM IST
Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party has announced its alliance with Gondwana Gantantra Party (GGP) ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the state which are due to be held later this year.

Madhya Pradesh ETG Opinion Poll: Shivraj Chouhan-led BJP in trouble, Congress may get majority mark
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 01, 2023, 06:44 AM IST
Ahead of the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, ETG has conducted an opinion poll to gauge the mood of the voters in the state and predict which party may have an edge in the upcoming polls. Let's take a look.
'Take Rahul and Sonia Gandhi to...': Himanta Biswa Sarma challenges Kamal Nath, Bhupesh Baghel
Chhattisgarh | Sep 21, 2023, 01:41 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Sarma earlier had said that if the Congress does not distance itself from the DMK leader's controversial remarks, it will be taken as 'anti-Hindu'.
'Kamal Nath, Sanjay Gandhi sent money to Bhindranwale': Former RAW official's massive claims | WATCH
India | Sep 19, 2023, 09:29 AM IST
In a sensational claim, a former RAW official has said that Congress leaders Kamal Nath and Sanjay Gandhi sent money to pro-Khalistan radical leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

Madhya Pradesh polls: Congress to launch Jan Aakrosh Yatra against Shivraj govt from today
Madhya Pradesh | Sep 19, 2023, 07:37 AM IST
To counter the BJP's 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra', the Congress will launch the 'Jan Aakrosh Yatra' in the poll-bound Madhya Pradesh.
I.N.D.I.A. bloc cancels first joint public rally in Madhya Pradesh, CM Shivraj Chouhan takes a dig
Madhya Pradesh | Sep 16, 2023, 08:15 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took a dig at the Opposition's alliance after I.N.D.I.A. bloc cancelled its first public rally in the poll-bound state.
Will Kamal Nath's 11 promises help Congress win in Madhya Pradesh? Here's list of guarantees
Madhya Pradesh | Sep 10, 2023, 11:00 AM IST
Keeping in mind the upcoming assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath has been actively involved and is gearing up to challenge the BJP with full preparations.

'Corruption Nath': Amit Shah's dig at ex-CM Kamal Nath, accuses him of closing welfare schemes
Madhya Pradesh | Sep 05, 2023, 03:10 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed Madhya Pradesh's former CM Kamal Nath saying he closed more than 51 poor welfare schemes were closed by him.
'Ghotala Seth': Kamal Nath reiterates '50% commission' jibe at Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led MP govt
Madhya Pradesh | Aug 25, 2023, 03:42 PM IST
Congress MP president Kamal Nath and party workers divulged banners that read "Ghotala hi ghotala; Ghotala seth, 50% commission rate [Corruption galore; corrupt sir's rate is 50%.]"
CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan releases Madhya Pradesh anthem song ahead of assembly elections | WATCH
Madhya Pradesh | Aug 18, 2023, 05:37 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh anthem song showcases the history of every part of the state, the melody of culture, language, and dialects. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shared the anthem song on X (formerly Twitter) platform.
Madhya Pradesh Election 2023: BJP releases first list of 39, fields Scindia loyalist Adal Kansana
Madhya Pradesh | Aug 18, 2023, 05:40 PM IST
In Madhya Pradesh, the BJP has fielded Sarla Vijendra Rawat from Sabalgarh, Priyanka Meena from Chachaoura, Lalita Yadav from Chhatarpur, Anchal Sonkar from Jabalpur Purba (SC), Nirmala Bhuriya from Petlawad, Bhanu Bhuriya from Jhabua (ST), Alok Sharma from Bhopal Uttar among others.
Madhya Pradesh: Amit Shah to release Shivraj Singh Chouhan govt's ‘report card’ on Sunday
Madhya Pradesh | Aug 18, 2023, 05:45 PM IST
This will be Shah’s second visit to the state in less than a month. On July 30, Shah visited the Indore district where he addressed booth-level workers.