MP Crisis Highlights: Emotional Rahul Gandhi Says, 'Only Scindia Could Walk Into My House Anytime'
Madhya Pradesh Political Crisis Highlights: A day after resigning from the Congress, Jyotiraditya Scindia joined the BJP today in presence of the ruling party's president JP Nadda and hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership, saying the country's future is secure in his hands.
Welcoming him into the BJP, Nadda recalled the party's founder and Jyotiraditya's grandmother Vijaya Raje Scindia and said, "he is joining his family and we welcome him."
Thanking Prime Minister, Home Minister Amit Shah and Nadda, Scindia said they have given him the platform to serve the people.
"Pained" and "distressed" for not able to serve the people in his previous organisation, he said the Congress is living in denial and it is not the same party what it used to be.
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Last Updated:
11 Mar 2020 10:57 PM
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlota on Wednesday termed the political turmoil in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh as murder of democracy.
Former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia, who joined the BJP earlier in the day, was nominated by the party for the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh in a list of 11 candidates released on Wednesday evening.
Scindia was reportedly upset after being sidelined in the state and preempting that Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh may have prevailed over interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi against sending him to the Upper House from Madhya Pradesh.
With the Congress struggling to save its government in Madhya Pradesh, which is on the brink of collapse after 20 MLAs close to Scindia reportedly put in their papers, the party has taken its flock of MLAs to Jaipur where senior leaders are assigned to keep them together.
Scindia earlier alleged that he had tried to reach out to Sonia Gandhi but could not do so. Rahul Gandhi, who was once seen winking to Scindia in the Lok Sabha with Prime Minister Narendra Modi making much of that episode, reacted to Scindia's departure from the party while speaking to reporters in the Parliament corridors on Wednesday.
Scindia earlier alleged that he had tried to reach out to Sonia Gandhi but could not do so. Rahul Gandhi, who was once seen winking to Scindia in the Lok Sabha with Prime Minister Narendra Modi making much of that episode, reacted to Scindia's departure from the party while speaking to reporters in the Parliament corridors on Wednesday.
Hours after Rahul Gandhi, whose close if not closest associate in the party, Jyotiraditya Scindia, joined the BJP on Wednesday, the former Congress chief broke his silence, saying, 'He was the only one who could walk into my house anytime'.
Rahul Gandhi also rubbished Scidia's claim that he was unable to meet him and interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi, since that would be impossible for a person who had all access at all time to the Gandhi household.
Rahul Gandhi also rubbished Scidia's claim that he was unable to meet him and interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi, since that would be impossible for a person who had all access at all time to the Gandhi household.
Mallikarjun Kharge on Jyotiraditya Scindia: I told him that personal gains&losses are there in everyone's life. You have been MP for 4 times&held many posts, that's why it is not right to leave. Still, he didn't listen to anyone & left the party by putting his grievances forward.
Mallikarjun Kharge on Jyotiraditya Scindia: I told him that personal gains&losses are there in everyone's life. You have been MP for 4 times&held many posts, that's why it is not right to leave. Still, he didn't listen to anyone & left the party by putting his grievances forward.
Mallikarjun Kharge on Jyotiraditya Scindia: I felt bad that he left Congress. 3 days back I held talks with him&told him that there is no need to leave the party. He is young&a good orator. Party is built on an ideology&all believing in this ideology should make party strong.
NCP Chief Sharad Pawar: We are waiting to see what happens in Madhya Pradesh. People have faith in Kamal Nath Ji's abilities.
NCP Chief Sharad Pawar: We are waiting to see what happens in Madhya Pradesh. People have faith in Kamal Nath Ji's abilities.
Amid the ongoing political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday stated that BJP tried to form government in Maharashtra as well but it failed and added that no such operation will be successful here.
Yashodhara Scindia, BJP: The arrival of my nephew (in BJP) will provide even more strength to PM Modi in politics at the centre. Ek bahut bada stambh, aage ki peedhi ka aur aaj ka bhi, gira hai Congress mein aur wo wajan ab hamari party mein aa gaya hai.
Yashodhara Scindia, BJP: Family was divided into 2 as there were 2 different political parties. It's natural that if you have political differences it seeps into family too. This step has made all small issues of differences to go away.We're on 1 stage now.
Yashodhara Scindia, BJP: Family was divided into 2 as there were 2 different political parties. It's natural that if you have political differences it seeps into family too. This step has made all small issues of differences to go away.We're on 1 stage now.
Good to be on the same team: Vasundhara Raje after Jyotiraditya joins BJP
Good to be on the same team: Vasundhara Raje after Jyotiraditya joins BJP
Yashodhara Scindia, BJP: Very happy today. Govt will be formed under SS Chouhan's leadership. We're happy as I've worked under him&I know what wonderful schemes we had for people & today we don't have those. Best wishes to my nephew, hope we'll have a good aunt-nephew combination
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, BJP on party's slogan 'Hamara neta Shivraj, Maaf karo Maharaj' during state election: If there was anyone in Congress who was popular, it was 'Maharaj' (Jyotiraditya M Scindia) so we used to say 'Maaf Karo Maharaj'. Ab Maharaj aur Shivraj ek hain, BJP mein.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, BJP: It's a joyous day for BJP & me personally. Today, I remember Rajmata Scindia ji. Jyotiraditya M Scindia has become a member of BJP family. Yashodhara ji is here with us. Entire family is with BJP. They have a tradition where politics is a medium to serve people.
Jyotiraditya Scindia: I can say with confidence that the aim of public service is not being fulfilled by that party (Congress). Besides this, the present condition of the party indicates that it is not what it used to be.
Update: Jyotiraditya Scindia gets Rajya Sabha ticket from BJP soon after his formal induction
Jyotiraditya Scindia after joining BJP: 'There have been 2 life changing events for me - one, the day I lost my father and the second, yesterday when I decided to choose a new path for my life...The Congress party is not anymore the party that it was earlier.'
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MP: Jyotiraditya Scindia's nameplate removed from Congress office
Update: Scindia’s Induction In BJP Gets Further Delayed; Will Now Go To BJP Office At 2 PM
Disgruntled ex-Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia, who is scheduled to join the saffron party today at its headquarters, further delayed his programme as BJP leader Zafar Islam arrived at his residence a few minutes ago. The ceremony that was scheduled to take place at 12 noon has been getting delayed since past one and a half hour. It is now slated to take place at 2:00 pm.
Disgruntled ex-Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia, who is scheduled to join the saffron party today at its headquarters, further delayed his programme as BJP leader Zafar Islam arrived at his residence a few minutes ago. The ceremony that was scheduled to take place at 12 noon has been getting delayed since past one and a half hour. It is now slated to take place at 2:00 pm.
Congress petitions MP Assembly Speaker for disqualification of six Scindia loyalist ministers as MLAs
Six separate petitions have been submitted to Speaker for disqualification of the six ministers Tulsi Silawat, Mahendra Singh Sisodiya, Imarti Devi, Govind Singh Rajput, Prabhuram Chaudhary and Pradumn Singh Tomar under Article 191(2) of Constitution of India, Congress leader JP Dhanopiya said.
The petition also includes references of past Supreme Court and High Court rulings.
Speaker NP Prajapati says, he will soon decide over the disqualification petitions in accordance with law.
Six separate petitions have been submitted to Speaker for disqualification of the six ministers Tulsi Silawat, Mahendra Singh Sisodiya, Imarti Devi, Govind Singh Rajput, Prabhuram Chaudhary and Pradumn Singh Tomar under Article 191(2) of Constitution of India, Congress leader JP Dhanopiya said.
The petition also includes references of past Supreme Court and High Court rulings.
Speaker NP Prajapati says, he will soon decide over the disqualification petitions in accordance with law.
Confident That MP Govt Will Survive: Nakul Nath
Amid the political crisis for Chief Minister Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh, his son Nakul Nath on Wednesday expressed confidence that his father's government will survive in the state.
Amid the political crisis for Chief Minister Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh, his son Nakul Nath on Wednesday expressed confidence that his father's government will survive in the state.
'Madhya Pradesh virus' won't enter Maha, MVA govt safe: Raut
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday expressed confidence that his party-led Maharashtra government is safe and said the ‘Madhya Pradesh virus’ will not enter the western state.
Amid the political developments in Madhya Pradesh, Raut said there was no cause of worry for the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government.
‘The Madhya Pradesh virus will not enter Maharashtra. Maharashtra's power is different. One operation flopped 100 days ago. The Maha Vikas Aghadi did a bypass surgery and saved Maharashtra,’ the Sena leader said in a tweet in Marathi.
(PTI)
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday expressed confidence that his party-led Maharashtra government is safe and said the ‘Madhya Pradesh virus’ will not enter the western state.
Amid the political developments in Madhya Pradesh, Raut said there was no cause of worry for the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government.
‘The Madhya Pradesh virus will not enter Maharashtra. Maharashtra's power is different. One operation flopped 100 days ago. The Maha Vikas Aghadi did a bypass surgery and saved Maharashtra,’ the Sena leader said in a tweet in Marathi.
(PTI)
Update : Scindia’s induction in BJP likely at 1:30 pm
Jyotiraditya Scindia will most likely be inducted in the Bharatiya Janata Party at 1:30 pm. So far, BJP president JP Nadda has not reached the party headquarters, as he is in the Parliament as of now. Scindia will be leaving for the venue after Nadda reaches office, sources stated.
Jyotiraditya Scindia will most likely be inducted in the Bharatiya Janata Party at 1:30 pm. So far, BJP president JP Nadda has not reached the party headquarters, as he is in the Parliament as of now. Scindia will be leaving for the venue after Nadda reaches office, sources stated.
‘MLAs not ready to support Scindia,’ claims MP Congress leader Sajjan Singh Verma
Senior Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Sajjan Singh Verma on his meeting with 19 party MLAs who tendered their resignations: Nobody is ready to go with Scindia ji. They said they were misled and taken to Bengaluru, most of them said they are not ready to join BJP
Senior Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Sajjan Singh Verma on his meeting with 19 party MLAs who tendered their resignations: Nobody is ready to go with Scindia ji. They said they were misled and taken to Bengaluru, most of them said they are not ready to join BJP
'Busy destabilising the government,' Rahul Gandhi targets BJP over MP crisis:
Cong Leaders Slam Scindia, Say He Chose 'Personal Ambition' Over Ideology
Several Congress leaders slammed Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday for quitting the party, accusing him of betraying the trust of the people and placing personal ambition over ideology.
Hitting out at Scindia, many Congress leaders referred to the 1857 revolt against the East India Company and the role of the Scindia royals back then as well as Vijaya Raje Scindia's switch from the Congress in 1967.
Several Congress leaders slammed Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday for quitting the party, accusing him of betraying the trust of the people and placing personal ambition over ideology.
Hitting out at Scindia, many Congress leaders referred to the 1857 revolt against the East India Company and the role of the Scindia royals back then as well as Vijaya Raje Scindia's switch from the Congress in 1967.
Scindia to Join BJP at 12:30 pm
Jyotiraditya Scindia who quit Congress on Tuesday along with 22 MLAs of the party, leaving the political landscape of Madhya Pradesh staring into uncertainty, will today join the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi.
As per sources, the disgruntled ex-Congress leader will be formally inducted into the saffron party at 12:30 pm in a ceremony in the presence of party chief JP Nadda.
Jyotiraditya Scindia who quit Congress on Tuesday along with 22 MLAs of the party, leaving the political landscape of Madhya Pradesh staring into uncertainty, will today join the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi.
As per sources, the disgruntled ex-Congress leader will be formally inducted into the saffron party at 12:30 pm in a ceremony in the presence of party chief JP Nadda.
Background
New Delhi: A day after pushing the Kamal Nath government into a grave crisis with his sudden resignation along with 22 other MLAs, Jyotiraditya Scindia will now join the BJP at the party headquarters on Wednesday. The former Congress MP and Union Minister will join the BJP at 12.30 p.m. at the BJP headquarters in the presence of BJP National President J.P. Nadda.
On Tuesday, Scindia met former BJP President Amit Shah. The two later met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence.
Following that meeting, Scindia released the letter to Congress President Sonia Gandhi where he announced his exit. The resignation letter is dated March 9 (Monday).
Meanwhile, to safeguard their MLAs, both the Congress and the BJP have decided to guard their flock ahead of the crucial coming test of strength in Madhya Pradesh. The BJP organised four luxury coaches to take their MLAs to Delhi by a special flight late on Tuesday night. They were then lodged in a luxury hotel in Gurugram.
Remaining Congress MLAs also took off for an undisclosed location.
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