#MadhyaPradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Wednesday called senior Congress leaders at the Raj Bhawan here at noon for talks, after the party sought an appointment with her on the issue of formation of government in the state. | #MadhyaPradeshElections2018https://t.co/O4Hexq7PDI
Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel invites Congress for talks at Raj Bhawan at noon.
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On who is Congress CM Candidate: "Whatever is decided by Congress President Rahul Gandhi will be accepted by all of us (Congress ke adhyaksh jo bhi decision lenge, hamare sar maathe par), says @JM_Scindia speaking reporters in Bhopal @DeccanHerald
Despite getting more votes, we could not muster the number of seats; I bow before the strength of numbers and going to submit my resignation; MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan @DeccanHerald
Congress wins 114 assembly seats in MP just two short of majority: Governor may have very little option other than to invite it to form government @DeccanHerald
Congress seeks appointment late tonight with Governor to stake their claims to form govt
Congress party seeks an appointment late tonight with the Governor to stake their claims to form the govt in Madhya Pradesh. The party has sought appointment by sending an email and a fax too. #MadhyaPradeshElectionspic.twitter.com/QEBb5qotuA
Madhya Pradesh: Congress party will go to the Governor House as soon as they win 116 seats in the state. The party has won 69 seats and is leading on 44 seats so far. #MadhyaPradeshElectionspic.twitter.com/YvwrnTGFZQ
People are unhappy with Modi rule; need change: Rahul
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday thanked people and party workers for party's good performance in three states of Rajasthan, Chhatisgarh and Madhya Pradesh while asserting that the poll outcome raised "questions" on the Modi government's policies.
BJP's poor show indicates people's anger: Akhilesh
SP president Akhilesh Yadav said on Tuesday the BJP's poor electoral performance in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh were indicative of the people's anger against the Narendra Modi-led government.
Poll results show BJP losing influence: Rajinikanth
The results of the elections to five state Assemblies show that the BJP is losing its influence among the people, Tamil superstar and wannabe politician Rajinikanth said on Tuesday, in a politically-significant statement, given his proximity to the saffron party.
Congress veteran Satyavrat Chaturvedi picked up cudgels against his own party after his son failed to get the ticket for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections from the family stronghold in Khajuraho district.
People want change; results a lesson for Oppn, too
The Assembly election results have brought cheer to the Opposition camp. CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, a prominent Opposition leader, spoke to DH's Shemin Joy on the results, its impact on the Modi-led BJP and Opposition unity.
The BSP was expected to make the fight for Chhattisgarh a nail-biting three-cornered contest while keeping not much hope in Madhya Pradesh but what happened is the exact opposite.
Congress' Neeraj Vinod Dixit wins in Maharajpur Constituency of Chhatarpur district
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Transgender gives tough fight in MP; runner up so far
In the ravines of Chambal region, which was always in news in past for guns and bandits, a transgender contesting as an independent candidate has given the official candidates of established political parties a run for its money.
As Congress inches closer to the finish line in Madhya Pradesh, according to the early election trends, a new question clouds the party. Top contenders, State Congress president Kamal Nath and campaign committee chief Jyotiraditya Scindia both refused to comment on the possibility of their candidature and asked the media to wait for the final results first.
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ST belt stick with Congress
Congress is leading most of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) constituencies in Madhya Pradesh.
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Out of 5 seats under, Vidisha, Sushma Swaraj's Lok Sabha constituency, Cong leads in 3 seats
INC - Vidisha, Silwani and Sanchi (SC)
BJP - Bhojpur and Basoda
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BJP win in Ratlam Urban and Rural
BJP's Chetanya Kasyap and Dilip Kumar Makwana win Ratlam Urban and Rural respectively.
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Close fight between Congress and BJP on 46 seats
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Result at 3.25 pm
BJP - 108
INC - 112
BSP - 04
OTH -06
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Sanjay Kakade, BJP Rajya Sabha MP, on Madhya Pradesh
Sanjay Kakade, BJP Rajya Sabha MP: I knew we would lose in Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh but MP trends have come as a surprise. I think we forgot the issue of development that Modi took up in 2014. Ram Mandir, statues & name changing became the focus. #AssemblyElectionResults2018pic.twitter.com/pHXe4PwhPr
Counting of votes for the Assembly elections in progress at a counting centre in Indore, Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. (PTI Photo)
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BSP, independents hold key in Raj, MP
In Madhya Pradesh, the contest is going to the wires as the Congress and BJP are in a neck-and-neck race. The trends are changing every minute. BJP and Congress are leading in around 110 seats.
Indian markets clawed back from sharp falls early in the session on Tuesday, recovering from the shock of an abrupt departure of Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel, while vote count of the state elections pointed to a potential loss loss for the ruling party
Both Congress and BJP are seek BSP’s support to take the lead
Both Congress and BJP are seeking BSP’s support to take the lead. BJP Chief Minister candidate Shivraj Singh Chouhan is in talks with BSP now.
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A handful of seats in MP will make all the difference in perception for the @BJP4India. Lose them and the "3-0 rout" headlines will dominate; win them and you have retained a chunk of Hindi heartland and things don't look so dire @DeccanHerald#Results2018
BJP has almost retained East Madhya Pradesh, Cong leads in west
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BJP takes the lead again
BJP - 111
INC - 108
BSP- 05
OTH- 06
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Madhya Pradesh electoral map switching from saffron to blue to saffron; nails being chewed in party HQs; horses limbering up for trade #Results2018@DeccanHerald
EC tally MP - Cong 112 BJP 103.... as per my quick count of all constituencies, leads in 92 seats are less than 2000 votes... BJP leads in 48 of them, Cong in 44... so 90 seats are tight... atleast now.... this will go down the wire
Chief Minister and Opposition leader are leading in their respective seats
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is leading in his home turf Budhni and Opposition leader in Assembly Ajay Singh is also leading in Churhat.
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Digvijay Singh on Madhya Pradesh results
Digvijay Singh, Congress: It's too early. Anything can be said only after 12 pm. Leads of only postal ballots have come till now. I am confident that in Madhya Pradesh, Congress will form government. We have favourable situation in Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh also pic.twitter.com/dggoLWlNbF
Kailash Vijayvargiya, BJP: We'll definitely form government in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh. Seeing the early trends coming from Rajasthan, we believe BJP will form a government there as well. #AssemblyElections2018pic.twitter.com/PUr9gnV4a6
Counting of votes for assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh for 230 seatsbegins. Initial Trends expected to come by 8:30 AM.
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Heavy security for counting of votes
Bhopal City SP from outside Old Central Jail counting centre: Dedicated teams deployed to ensure full security. Diversion points put on roads outside centres. There's a 3-tier security system. Any device that can help communication isn't allowed inside”#MadhyaPradeshElections2018pic.twitter.com/KJNjPEE7sN
Bharatiya Janata Partycould be about to lose power in three states - results of recent state assembly elections will be announced from early on Tuesday - which would raise huge questions over Modi's bid for re-election in polls due by May.
MP polls: Congress' Scindia says unity is our strength
Asserting that factionalism in the Madhya Pradesh unit of the Congress party is a "thing of the past", senior leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said Sunday the entire state leadership worked as a "united front" during the assembly polls in a bid to dislodge the BJP government.
CCTVs in MP strongroom did not function for an hour: EC
The office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Madhya Pradesh admitted that CCTV cameras and LED screen display installed outside a “strong room” in the state capital did not work for more than an hour due to disruption in electricity supply on Friday.
In Madhya Pradesh, over 75% of the total 5.47 crore voters exercised their franchise to elect 230 candidates for the state Assembly in a largely peaceful polling.
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Veteran Congress leader Kamal Nath will most likely be the next chief minister of Madhya Pradesh.
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Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel invites Congress for talks at Raj Bhawan at noon.
BJP not to stake claim
BJP to meet Governor today
.@BJP4India Madhya Pradesh chief @MPRakeshSingh says @INCIndia doesn't have people's mandate. Several independents and others in touch with BJP. Will meet Governor on Wednesday, he says @DeccanHerald https://t.co/fkI1beZeKe
— Shemin (@shemin_joy) December 11, 2018
Congress seeks appointment late tonight with Governor to stake their claims to form govt
Result at 9 pm
INC - 115
BJP - 108
BSP - 2
OTH - 5
Cong workers ready to celebrate
BSP's Rambai Govind Singh wins in Pathariya
Another BSP candidate Sanjeev Singh is leading in Bhind
AK Antony to be Congress observer in Madhya Pradesh
People are unhappy with Modi rule; need change: Rahul
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday thanked people and party workers for party's good performance in three states of Rajasthan, Chhatisgarh and Madhya Pradesh while asserting that the poll outcome raised "questions" on the Modi government's policies.
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BJP's poor show indicates people's anger: Akhilesh
SP president Akhilesh Yadav said on Tuesday the BJP's poor electoral performance in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh were indicative of the people's anger against the Narendra Modi-led government.
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Poll results show BJP losing influence: Rajinikanth
The results of the elections to five state Assemblies show that the BJP is losing its influence among the people, Tamil superstar and wannabe politician Rajinikanth said on Tuesday, in a politically-significant statement, given his proximity to the saffron party.
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Cong veteran Satyavrat's rebellion goes in vain
Congress veteran Satyavrat Chaturvedi picked up cudgels against his own party after his son failed to get the ticket for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections from the family stronghold in Khajuraho district.
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BJP takes back the lead after 3 hours
BJP - 111
INC - 110
BSP - 2
OTH - 7
People want change; results a lesson for Oppn, too
The Assembly election results have brought cheer to the Opposition camp. CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, a prominent Opposition leader, spoke to DH's Shemin Joy on the results, its impact on the Modi-led BJP and Opposition unity.
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The result of 78 seats declared. Among them, INC won 40, BJP got 35 and Others secured 3 seats
Leading
INC - 74
BJP - 73
BSP - 2
OTH - 3
BJP's chief ministerial candidate Shivraj Singh Chouhan retains his home turf Bhudni
10 things to know about Madhya Pradesh elections
10 points you should know about the Madhya Pradesh elections
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For Cong: No BSP affect in Chhattisgarh but in MP
The BSP was expected to make the fight for Chhattisgarh a nail-biting three-cornered contest while keeping not much hope in Madhya Pradesh but what happened is the exact opposite.
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BJP's Sudesh Rai wins in Sehore Constituency
Congress' Aarif Akeel wins in Bhopal North
Congress' Neeraj Vinod Dixit wins in Maharajpur Constituency of Chhatarpur district
Transgender gives tough fight in MP; runner up so far
In the ravines of Chambal region, which was always in news in past for guns and bandits, a transgender contesting as an independent candidate has given the official candidates of established political parties a run for its money.
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Congress maintains a clear lead with 114 seats
BJP - 105
INC - 114
BSP - 04
OTH - 07
Madhya Pradesh - the race to the CM's seat
As Congress inches closer to the finish line in Madhya Pradesh, according to the early election trends, a new question clouds the party. Top contenders, State Congress president Kamal Nath and campaign committee chief Jyotiraditya Scindia both refused to comment on the possibility of their candidature and asked the media to wait for the final results first.
ST belt stick with Congress
Congress is leading most of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) constituencies in Madhya Pradesh.
Out of 5 seats under, Vidisha, Sushma Swaraj's Lok Sabha constituency, Cong leads in 3 seats
INC - Vidisha, Silwani and Sanchi (SC)
BJP - Bhojpur and Basoda
BJP win in Ratlam Urban and Rural
BJP's Chetanya Kasyap and Dilip Kumar Makwana win Ratlam Urban and Rural respectively.
Close fight between Congress and BJP on 46 seats
Result at 3.25 pm
BJP - 108
INC - 112
BSP - 04
OTH -06
Sanjay Kakade, BJP Rajya Sabha MP, on Madhya Pradesh
BJP maintains lead with 115 seats
BJP - 115
INC - 105
BSP - 04
OTH - 06
Counting of votes for the Assembly elections in progress at a counting centre in Indore, Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. (PTI Photo)
BSP, independents hold key in Raj, MP
In Madhya Pradesh, the contest is going to the wires as the Congress and BJP are in a neck-and-neck race. The trends are changing every minute. BJP and Congress are leading in around 110 seats.
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Indian markets shrug off Patel exit, poll results
Indian markets clawed back from sharp falls early in the session on Tuesday, recovering from the shock of an abrupt departure of Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel, while vote count of the state elections pointed to a potential loss loss for the ruling party
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Vote share in Madhya Pradesh
BJP - 41.7%(5442587)
INC - 40.9% (5343278)
IND - 6.1% (795322)
BSP - 4.5%(588221)
The lead is shifting between BJP and Congress
BJP - 110
INC - 109
BSP - 05
OTH - 06
Leads swinging between BJP and Congress
BJP - 109
INC - 110
BSP - 05
OTH - 06
Both Congress and BJP are seek BSP’s support to take the lead
Both Congress and BJP are seeking BSP’s support to take the lead. BJP Chief Minister candidate Shivraj Singh Chouhan is in talks with BSP now.
Omar Abdullah on Madhya Pradesh
BJP has almost retained East Madhya Pradesh, Cong leads in west
BJP takes the lead again
BJP - 111
INC - 108
BSP- 05
OTH- 06
Arun Giri's analysis
Congress took over the lead again
BJP - 103
INC - 116
BSP - 05
OTH - 06
Digvijay Singh confident of a Congress victory
BJP takes lead in Madhya Pradesh
BJP - 1 13
INC - 108
BSP - 04
OTH - 05
Kamal Nath on early trends
Results 2018: INC inching closer to halfway mark in MP
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"The mandate is giving a clear indication of changes," Jyotiraditya Scindia on early trends
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's brother-in-law and Congress Candidate Sanjay Singh Masani is trailing in Waraseoni
BJP is leading with 111 seats
BJP - 113
INC - 104
BSP - 08
OTH - 05
Congress leader Ajay Singh is trailing in Churhat
Results at 10 am
BJP - 107
INC - 111
BSP - 07
OTH - 04
Congress crosses half-way mark
INC - 118
BJP - 99
BSP - 6
OTH - 4
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Chief Minister and Opposition leader are leading in their respective seats
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is leading in his home turf Budhni and Opposition leader in Assembly Ajay Singh is also leading in Churhat.
Digvijay Singh on Madhya Pradesh results
Result at 9 am
BJP - 41
INC - 52
BSP - 1
OTH - 3
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is leading in Budhni constituency
First 40 minutes of counting
INC - 17
BJP - 18
Follow the live interactive map to know the trends in Madhya Pradesh
Live interactive map of trends in Madhya Pradesh
Congress workers perform 'hawan' outside Rahuld Gandhi's residence
Counting of votes begins
Counting of votes for assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh for 230 seatsbegins. Initial Trends expected to come by 8:30 AM.
Heavy security for counting of votes
Congress already began fight for CM post!
Oppn set for boost as Modi may lose states
Bharatiya Janata Partycould be about to lose power in three states - results of recent state assembly elections will be announced from early on Tuesday - which would raise huge questions over Modi's bid for re-election in polls due by May.
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MP polls: Congress' Scindia says unity is our strength
Asserting that factionalism in the Madhya Pradesh unit of the Congress party is a "thing of the past", senior leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said Sunday the entire state leadership worked as a "united front" during the assembly polls in a bid to dislodge the BJP government.
Read more
CCTVs in MP strongroom did not function for an hour: EC
The office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Madhya Pradesh admitted that CCTV cameras and LED screen display installed outside a “strong room” in the state capital did not work for more than an hour due to disruption in electricity supply on Friday.
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75% vote in MP
In Madhya Pradesh, over 75% of the total 5.47 crore voters exercised their franchise to elect 230 candidates for the state Assembly in a largely peaceful polling.
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