Madhya Pradesh: Kamal Nath announced as new CM; to meet Guv tomorrow at 10:30am
After a daylong deliberation, the Congress party came up with the name of Kamal Nath as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. Suspense has still not been revealed from the names of the Chief Ministers to be installed in the other two states. Sources have revealed that names of Ashok Gehlot and T S Singh Deo have almost been finalised by the high-command of Congress as the Chief Ministers of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh respectively. However, an official announcement is yet to be made about it. Tussle between the old and young guard has intensified within the party and the announcement is likely to be made tomorrow.
ABP News Bureau
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14 Dec 2018 12:22 AM
On being asked about his oath-taking ceremony, he said he will meet the governor at 10:30 am on Friday and then they will decide on a date when he will take oath as the CM of the state.
The party's Observer for Madhya Pradesh, A K Antony made a formal announcement of Kamal Nath's name as the CM-designate of the state.
In a brief conference, Nath said: "I have full faith that the future of Madhya Pradesh is secured. I thank each and every voter and assure that whatever was promised in the manifesto will be fulfilled."
In a brief conference, Nath said: "I have full faith that the future of Madhya Pradesh is secured. I thank each and every voter and assure that whatever was promised in the manifesto will be fulfilled."
Congress took to Twitter to congratulate Kamal Nath for being elected as CM of Madhya Pradesh:
Congress legislative party meeting starts in Bhopal; official announcement likely to be made shortly after the meetingWATCH LIVE: https://t.co/DklVA2kRqn pic.twitter.com/Rdxb4ei9wc— ABP News (@abpnewstv) December 13, 2018
Sachin Pilot has arrived at Congress president Rahul Gandhi's residence; Ashok Gehlot is already in Delhi
LIVE: Congress leader @OfficeOfKNath arrives at Bhopal airport For More: https://t.co/DklVA2kRqn https://t.co/PzyEy5ALfy— ABP News (@abpnewstv) December 13, 2018
#Chhattisgarh : T S Singh Deo said he has been called to Delhi tomorrow for a meeting at Rahul Gandhi's residence. A press conference will follow the meeting. LIVE:https://t.co/DklVA2kRqn pic.twitter.com/zgA3maz3Qk— ABP News (@abpnewstv) December 13, 2018
Mallikarjun Kharge- Observer for Chhattisgarh says, the decision on the name of the Chief Minister will be taken on Friday. Bhupesh Baghel and T S Singh Deo have emerged front-runners in the race to CM in the mineral-rich state.
BJP leader Tejinder Pal Singh Bagga says that if Kamal Nath is made the CM in Madhya Pradesh, he will go on a fast unto death:
Bhopal: Legislative party meeting of Congress to take place at 10:15
Congress high command deliberating over the name of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister at present
"We are here to serve the people of Madhya Pradesh. It is not a race. It is not about kursi. It is about 'janata ki seva'", Jyotiraditya Scindia said as he left Rahul Gandhi's residence.
Meeting going on at Rahul Gandhi's residence gets over. Kamal Nath says he is leaving for Bhopal where MLAs meeting will be held. CM's name will be announced after that.
Priyanka Gandhi has left Rahul Gandhi's residence, while Kamal Nath has arrived.
Ashok Gehlot went to airport to leave for Jaipur today evening, but returned home without boarding. He is likely to reach Jaipur tomorrow in the morning.
Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh is holding a meeting in Bhopal
Pilot's appeal to his supporters came after some of his supporters blocked road in Karauli, Rajasthan
The official announcement of the CM in the three states is getting delayed as the tussle between the old and young guard is intensifying. Sources revealed that talks are going on with Jyotiraditya Scindia to get him to agree with party's decision.
Sachin Pilot urges supporters to maintain peace.
Legislative party meeting in Bhopal has been further delayed. It will now take place at 9 pm.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reaches Rahul Gandhi's residence; Sonia Gandhi already present
Madhya Pradesh: Supporters of Jyotiraditya Scindia gather outside Congress party office in Bhopal. pic.twitter.com/KYHS5V1seg— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2018
Supporters of Jyotiraditya Scindia flocked outside Congress office, raise slogans demanding his installation as CM of Madhya Pradesh.
Supporters of Jyotiraditya Scindia flocked outside Congress office, raise slogans demanding his installation as CM of Madhya Pradesh.
Rahul Gandhi reaches his residence after a brief outing where UPA chief Sonia Gandhi is already present; Jyotiraditya Scindia is also present at his residence.
Sources revealed that the official announcement of CM names in the three states is likely to get further delayed as some confusion still prevails over the names.
As per sources, the final stamp on the name of CM is still due, but preparations for oath taking ceremony have taken off in Rajasthan Raj Bhavan.
Gehlot is likely to reach Jaipur at 7:45...Pilot also likely to take the same flight along with observers.
Gehlot is likely to reach Jaipur at 7:45...Pilot also likely to take the same flight along with observers.
Meanwhile, outgoing Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has denied making a move towards Centre. "I’ll live in Madhya Pradesh and die in Madhya Pradesh", he said.
Sources have told ABP News that Ashok Gehlot will be the CM of Rajasthan, Kamalnath will be the CM of Madhya Prdaesh and T S Singh Deo will be announced as Chhattisgarh CM.
Rahul Gandhi to meet All India Congress Committee's observer for Chhattisgarh Mallikarjun Kharge at 5 pm.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi leaves his residence. He is likely make an official announcement of CM faces in the three states.
The sources have told ABP News that Rahul Gandhi's choice of CM for Rajasthan is Ashok Gehlot and he is set to make an official announcement for the same at 4 pm today.
Soon after 2 CM candidates of Congress Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot met party president Rahul Gandhi at his residence; the sources now tell that the announcement of Rajasthan CM will be made today evening in Rajasthan itself.
Congress leaders Sachin Pilot and Rahul Gandhi reached party president Rahul Gandhi's residence. Both met Gandhi one by one. Gandhi is soon to take call on Rajasthan's Chief Minister.
Have handed over the report to Rahul Gandhi. The decision on Rajasthan CM will soon be made.: Avinash Pandey
Rajasthan Independent MLA Mahadev Singh Khandela: The public of Rajasthan wants Ashok Gehlot as the Chief Minister. I also have the same wishes. And I think the high command will also take the same decision
Rajasthan Independent MLA Rajkumar Gaur: He (Ashok Gehlot) has served as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan twice. He has experience. The public of Rajasthan & the independent MLAs want him to be appointed as the Chief Minister
Rajasthan Independent MLA Mahadev Singh Khandela: The public of Rajasthan wants Ashok Gehlot as the Chief Minister. I also have the same wishes. And I think the high command will also take the same decision
Supporters of Congress leader Sachin Pilot raise slogans outside All India Congress Committee headquarters in Delhi demanding his selection as Rajasthan Chief Minister
Supporters of Congress leader Sachin Pilot raise slogans outside All India Congress Committee headquarters in Delhi demanding his selection as Rajasthan Chief Minister
Congress President Rahul Gandhi's sister Priyanka Gandhi reaches his residence as the party is soon to decide on the CM face of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday spoke to ABP News reporter ahead of parliament session of parliament and said "We are taking inputs from different people in the party. We are taking inputs from MLAs, from workers. You will see a Chief Minister soon"
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday spoke to ABP News reporter ahead of parliament session of parliament and said "We are taking inputs from different people in the party. We are taking inputs from MLAs, from workers. You will see a Chief Minister soon"
Amid race for Chief Minister in Rajasthan, party observer KC Venugopal and Avinash Pandey reached party President Rahul Gandhi’s residence on Thursday morning. Both reached Gandhi’s residence with the report made after meeting various MLAs. After this Rahul left for the parliament for the winter session.
Amid race for Chief Minister in Rajasthan, party observer KC Venugopal and Avinash Pandey reached party President Rahul Gandhi’s residence on Thursday morning. Both reached Gandhi’s residence with the report made after meeting various MLAs. After this Rahul left for the parliament for the winter session.
Along with Rajasthan, the decision for CM face in Chhatisgarh is also pending at party President Rahul Gandhi’s end. As per sources, Malikarjun Kharge and PL Punia have now left from Raipur for Delhi. The two are likely to disclose the take of Chhtisgarh MLAs on the CM face to Rahul Gandhi.
The two Congress leaders who are in CM race from Rajasthan – Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot have reached Delhi and will soon hold a meeting with party President Rahul Gandhi. On reaching Delhi, Gehlot said “after yesterday’s meeting with MLAs, now Rahul Gandhi ji will take a decision. I have been called Delhi, so I am here”
Background
New Delhi: As Rahul Gandhi led Congress has swept the Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh assembly polls, the focus has now shifted to the Chief Ministeria
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