A few days ago, Kamal Nath brushed aside a query on his joining the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party but added that political leaders are free and not bound to be associated with any outfit.

Chhindwara is a bastion of Kamal Nath, who was MP from the seat for nine terms, while Nakul Nath won in the 2019 polls, even as BJP swept the remaining 28 seats in the state.

Controversy erupted among Congress leaders inside the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) office leading to a scuffle and exchange of verbal spats.

The chairperson of the Congress' media and publicity department, Pawan Khera, issued a notice urging Alok Sharma to clarify his comments made against Kamal Nath.

Umang Singhar will be the new Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly now. He is an MLA from Gandhwani Assembly constituency. Ater MLA Hemant Katare has been made the Deputy Leader of the Opposition.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly election results: BJP registered a comprehensive victory in state by winning 163 seats while the Congress stood at second place after winning 66 seats and Bharat Adivasi Party won one seat in the state.

Kamal Nath's remarks came ahead of the review meeting of Congress candidates for poor show in the assembly polls. The Congress party won just 66 seats while the Bharatiya Janata Party registered a comprehensive victory.

This comes a day after the Congress was routed in the state with the party just managing to get 66 seats in 230-member Legislative Assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party registered a massive victory and garnered 166 seats in Madhya Pradesh.

During the November 17 assembly polls, where the BJP heavily relied on the aura of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chouhan remained a formidable contender for the top post, instrumental in the party's retention of power in the state.

Madhya Pradesh election results: The Bharatiya Janata Party is leading Madhya Pradesh and is way ahead then the numbers required to claim the majority.

MP Election Results 2023: A voter turnout of 77.82 per cent was recorded in the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, which is the highest in the state's history.

Madhya Pradesh (MP) Assembly Election Results 2023 Latest Updates: A total of 2,533 candidates, including prominent figures such as Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his predecessor and rival Kamal Nath.

MP Assembly Election Winner List 2023: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister Prahlad Singh Patel and former BJP state chief Rakesh Singh registered easy victories over their rivals. However, Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste lost the Niwas seat.

Chhindwara (MP) Assembly Elections Result 2023: As per the Election Commission, Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Kamal Nath defeated BJP candidate Vivek Bunty Sahu with a margin of 36,594 votes.

MP Vidhan Sabha Election Results 2023: The BJP retained in Madhya Pradesh and is set to form a government for the fifth time with the party winning 163, decimating the Congress in the keenly-fought contest.

The Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh were held on November 17 in a single phase. The results will be declared on December 3. Kamal Nath has expressed confidence in winning the elections and said that there will be a new dawn in Madhya Pradesh on December 3.

Polling in Madhya Pradesh in all 230 Assembly seats was held on November 17. Counting of votes will take place on December 3 along with the results of Rajasthan, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly election were held on November 17. The voting in the state in all 230 seats took place in one single phase. Results will be declared on December 3.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election 2023 Exit Polls Result: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, facing anti-incumbency, is seeking a record fifth term as the Chief Minister. Kamal Nath's Congress is emerging as a strong challenger to the BJP.

Polling in all 230 seats in Madhya Pradesh concluded on November 17. The counting of votes will take place on December 3. In 2018 polls, the state witnessed 75.63 per cent polling.