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Kamal Nath

Height: 5' 7” DOB: 18 November 1946

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.

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Madhya Prdesh Crisis: How do the numbers stack up

Madhya Pradesh Crisis: Here's how the numbers stack up

Politics | Mar 10, 2020, 08:23 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh crisis: Congress was able to wrest power from BJP in Madhya Pradesh but now the tables seemed to have turned on Kamal Nath-led Congress government in Madhya Pradesh. But with Jyotiraditya Scindia leaving Congress and at least 22 Congress MLAs tendering resignations, a large chunk of Congress numbers is suddenly gone.

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3 reasons that compelled Jyotiraditya Scindia to quit Congress

Politics | Mar 10, 2020, 05:30 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Crisis Latest: Jyotiraditya Scindia has finally decided to pull the rug from under Kamal Nath. What began as an internal fight over Rajya Sabha tickets, is now out, leading to a possible collapse of the Kamal Nath-led Madhya Pradesh government after the exit of Scindia along with 22 MLAs. Here are 3 reasons that compelled Scindia to quit Congress.

Madhya Pradesh Crisis: What's cooking in Rahul Gandhi's mind?

Madhya Pradesh Crisis: What's cooking in Rahul Gandhi's mind?

Politics | Mar 10, 2020, 04:20 PM IST

Kamal Nath-led Congress government in Madhya Pradesh is in crisis. As the state appears to go the Karnataka way, all eyes are on Congress top-brass including Rahul Gandhi who is tightlipped over the unfolding crisis. At the time of publishing this story, 21 Congress MLAs have put in their papers while 4 others are about to leave the Congress camp.

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Kamal Nath writes to MP Governor for removal of 6 ministers from MP cabinet

Politics | Mar 10, 2020, 03:10 PM IST

Amid a political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday wrote to state Governor Lalji Tandon seeking immediate removal of six ministers who belonged to the camp of expelled leader Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Madhya Pradesh Crisis LIVE: Congress will prove majority, says Kamal Nath

Madhya Pradesh Crisis: March 10 | As it happened

Politics | Mar 10, 2020, 11:44 PM IST

After an entire day filled with uncertainty, it emerged that Jyotiraditya Scindia will not join BJP on Tuesday (March 10). However, Scindia looks set to join BJP after 18 years of association with Congress. Congress MLAs loyal to Jyotiraditya Scindia have tendered their resignation to Madhya Pradesh Assembly speaker.

MP political crisis: What Sachin Pilot has to say

MP political crisis: What Sachin Pilot has to say

Politics | Mar 10, 2020, 08:59 AM IST

Amid the political crisis to Kamala Nath-led Congress government in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot said he was hopeful that leaders would able to resolve their differences to fulfil the promises made to the electorate.

MP Political crisis: Kamal Nath takes resignation of

MP Political crisis: Kamal Nath takes resignation of ministers, Rahul rushes to meet Sonia Gandhi

Politics | Mar 10, 2020, 07:28 AM IST

Scindia is considered close to Rahul Gandhi and sources said that Sonia Gandhi might ask him to speak to the former MP from Guna. As per sources, a legislative party meeting of the Congress will take place in Bhopal on Tuesday evening.

A file photo of MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan (PTI)

Madhya Pradesh crisis: Shivraj meets Amit Shah, JP Nadda

Politics | Mar 09, 2020, 10:59 PM IST

Former state chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.

A file photo of Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath (PTI)

Kamal Nath govt in crisis: 17 MLAs who went missing flown to Bengaluru

Politics | Mar 09, 2020, 07:37 PM IST

Sources have told India TV that the missing MLAs, which include five ministers, are all backers of former Guna MP Jyotiraditya Scindia. They have been taken to Bengaluru, as per sources

With Rajya Sabha election around the corner, Kamal Nath receives blow as Congress MLA resigns

With RS elections approaching, Kamal Nath receives blow as Cong MLA resigns

India | Mar 05, 2020, 11:20 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath's government has received a blow as Suwasra Congress MLA Hardeep Singh Dang tendered resignation on Thursday. The development has come just when Rajya Sabha elections are around the corner.

Digvijaya Singh alleged his party MLAs were being offered huge amount of money by BJP leaders as par

BJP denies charges of destabilising Madhya Pradesh government

India | Mar 04, 2020, 11:31 AM IST

The BJP on Wednesday denied the charge that it was trying to destabilise the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh, amidst the allegation that the saffron party has taken some MLAs to a hotel in Haryana. Terming the charge as "unfortunate", Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh to increase salaries of imams, muezzins

Madhya Pradesh to increase salaries of imams, muezzins

India | Feb 25, 2020, 09:36 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday agreed to increase the salaries of imams from Rs 2,200 to Rs 5,000 and muezzins from Rs 1,900 to Rs 4,500 per month.

Kamal Nath questions PM Modi's claims on surgical strikes

Kamal Nath questions PM Modi's claims on surgical strikes

Politics | Feb 20, 2020, 09:14 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday questioned the claims of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on surgical strikes and launched a fierce attack on former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for his "blatant lies and hunger for credit". 

Not angry even at Shivraj, why would I be at Scindia? says MP CM Kamal Nath

Not angry even at Shivraj, why would I be at Scindia? says Kamal Nath

Politics | Feb 18, 2020, 08:56 PM IST

With everyone making speculations about the alleged Jyotiraditya Scindia and Kamal Nath feud, the Madhya Pradesh CM on Tuesday sought to quell rumours.

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Kamal Nath, Jyotiraditya Scindia to meet to sort out differences

India | Feb 17, 2020, 07:30 AM IST

Amid an ongoing tug of war, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath and his fellow Congressman Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to meet this week to sort out differences between them.

Kamal Nath, Jyotiraditya Scindia to meet this week to sort

Kamal Nath, Jyotiraditya Scindia to meet this week to sort out differences

Politics | Feb 16, 2020, 11:24 PM IST

Amid an ongoing tug of war, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath and his fellow Congressman Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to meet this week to sort out differences between them.

Sonia Gandhi will select new president for MP: Kamal Nath

Sonia Gandhi will select new Madhya Pradesh Congress chief: Kamal Nath

Politics | Feb 15, 2020, 11:45 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Saturday said that party president Sonia Gandhi will pick the new chief for the state.

MP Cabinet passes resolution demanding Central Government to repeal CAA

MP Cabinet passes resolution demanding Central Government to repeal CAA

India | Feb 05, 2020, 05:04 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Wednesday passes resolution demanding Central Government to repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The resolution also demands amendments in the National Population Register (NPR).

Salman Khan, CM Kamal Nath to announce IIFA 2020 in Madhya Pradesh

Salman Khan, CM Kamal Nath to announce IIFA 2020 in Madhya Pradesh

Feb 03, 2020, 04:16 PM IST

Superstar Salman Khan along with Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath will announce more details about IIFA 2020 during a press conference on Monday.

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Congress leaders clash with each other at Republic Day event attended by CM Kamal Nath

Politics | Jan 26, 2020, 05:18 PM IST

A video, which went viral on social media, showed state general secretary Chandrakrant Kunjeer and senior party colleague Devendra Singh Yadav arguing and hitting each other

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