Modi stated in the letter, “Madhya Pradesh has evolved from a ‘bimaru’ state to one that is robust, prosperous, and self-sufficient over the last two decades. One cannot ignore the state of Madhya Pradesh in 2003, which was plagued by inadequate infrastructure including electricity, water, and roads.”

A further jab at the Congress party, Prime Minister Modi stated that the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh encountered numerous challenges in terms of public welfare and state development prior to 2014, “due to the’sautela’ treatment” it received from the Congress government at the centre.

He added that the state began to see a bright future after the BJP assumed control at the national level.

“Today, the entire nation is aware that Madhya Pradesh has experienced a significant increase in capacity since the BJP assumed control at the national level in 2014. By working together, we have secured a prosperous future for the state and commemorated its glorious past. The double-engine government’s persistent endeavors have propelled Madhya Pradesh towards an imminent position among the top three state economies in the nation.

बीते 20 वर्षों में हमने मध्य प्रदेश के अपने परिवारजनों के सहयोग से ना सिर्फ राज्य का अभूतपूर्व विकास किया है, बल्कि जन-जन का विश्वास भी जीता है। मुझे भरोसा है कि आप सभी का आशीर्वाद इस बार भी भाजपा को ही मिलेगा।

प्रदेश की जनता-जनार्दन को मेरा पत्र… pic.twitter.com/1aqqEFYAEl

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2023

Modi, who shared the letter on X, formerly Twitter, stated, “With the assistance of our Madhya Pradesh family members, we have not only accomplished unprecedented progress in the state over the past two decades, but we have also earned the confidence of the people. “I am certain that once again, you will grant the BJP your blessings.”

The Prime Minister stated that whenever he paid a visit to an MP, he was invigorated by the state’s citizens’ profound affection for him. He further stated that the manner in which MP was progressing along the path to development was cause for great joy.

Additionally, he stated that Madhya Pradesh has risen to one of the nation’s top ten economies within the past two decades.

“Because of the confidence you have placed in us over the past two decades, Madhya Pradesh has risen to the ranks of the top ten economies.” I am proud to say that over the past two decades, over 5 lakh roads have been built, the economy has grown by 16 percent, over 65 lakh homes have access to water, and over 28,000 watts of electricity have been generated due to the efforts of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and the BJP.

MP’s development model, according to Modi, has become an example for the entire nation to emulate in its pursuit of holistic upliftment, the welfare of women, and the improvement of the impoverished.

In order to fulfill its commitment to improving the conditions of the impoverished, the BJP administration in Maharashtra has implemented a number of initiatives aimed at aiding the disadvantaged. As a consequence, in excess of 1.36 crore individuals have risen out of poverty. With the well-being of women as our primary concern, we have laboriously and ceaselessly served the state’s cherished sisters. The future of the state’s cultivators, Dalits, Adivasis, and youth has been brightened as a result of numerous welfare programs, the prime minister stated today.

Modi stated that Madhya Pradesh has always held a special place in his heart. He explained that the state’s electorate ensured the BJP’s victory in 2014 and 2019 for this reason.

“I am certain that you will once again extend your unwavering support to me directly this time around, and your conviction will guarantee that the BJP once again forms a double-engine government,” Modi concluded.

Madhya Pradesh 2023 Elections

On October 13, the election procedure in Madhya Pradesh will commence with the issuance of notification. The candidate’s nomination period will conclude on October 20th. On October 21, their candidature will be subject to examination.

In accordance with election commission regulations, candidates have until October 23 to retract their candidacy.

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November 17 will be the day of voting. On December 3, the results of the elections will be declared.

Madhya Pradesh, along with Rajasthan, Telangana, Mizoram, and Chhattisgarh, is one of the five states that will hold Assembly elections this year. These elections will serve as the final significant electoral exercise prior to the 2024 national elections.

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Nonetheless, many locals assert that Sunday’s election will determine Maharashtra’s politics in the coming days. If the Congress candidate running with the support of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) wins both seats from the BJP, it will be the first significant victory since the formation of the grand alliance. The potential development can be viewed as a precursor to upcoming municipal elections in Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, and Aurangabad, among others.

If the BJP is able to retain the two seats, the MVA will have difficulty remaining united. When municipal elections are imminent, it will be the BJP in coalition with Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena that will expand its base and be able to take on the MVA, which will have to address internal divisions.

The election is an opportunity for voters to assert themselves for a better destiny, as both of these constituencies have been dealing with long-standing issues.

Residents of Kasba Peth, which encompasses the majority of central Pune, including peth areas, desire the redevelopment of ancient wadas, the encroachment of roads and footpaths, the congestion of bylanes, and the lack of adequate water supply. Their counterparts in Chinchwad are affected by a lack of water supply, traffic congestion, and Metro rail delays.

Due to complex municipal regulations and tenants’ reluctance to vacate, the owners of ancient wadas are unable to redevelop the dilapidated buildings. On the final day of the campaign, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde pledged a town planning scheme for the central parts of Pune to address the issue of these structures.

Shinde, campaigning for BJP candidate Hemant Rasane, stated, “We intend to introduce a town planning scheme for Kasba Peth soon.”

In the meantime, the Congress has blamed the BJP for the constituency’s lack of development over the past three and a half decades. “Kasba Peth has elected BJP candidates since 1995, but the problems of the constituency have not changed.” In fact, the situation has deteriorated over time, with no solution found for wadas, traffic congestion, poor roads, and water shortage, according to Mohan Joshi of the Congress, whose party’s candidate Ravindra Dhangekar is running against Rasane.

Kasba Peth has a total electorate of 275,679, with 138,690 female voters and 16,984 male electors. The majority of the district has been commercialised over the past two decades. Laxmi Road, Tulsibaug, Ravivar Peth, and famous temples such as Sarasbaug, Kasba Ganpati, Dagadu Seth, and Tambdi Joshwari are part of the city’s seat. Since 1995, Kasba has been a stronghold of the BJP. Mukta Tilak, a lawmaker for the BJP, passed away, necessitating these elections.

Politically, this election is significant for both the BJP and the Congress, as the latter strives to reclaim the seat it held until the early 1990s. The cohesion of the MVA’s campaign, the participation of leaders such as Sharad Pawar, and the presence of a formidable candidate in Dhangekar gave the impression that the Congress was a serious contender. On the saffron side, the elections are more crucial to Chief Minister Shinde than to his deputy Devendra Fadnavis, as a favourable outcome could bolster Shinde’s position following the rebellion and lead to additional defections from Shiv Sena.

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“Imran Khan is the lone candidate of the PTI for all 33 parliamentary seats. The decision was made during a Sunday meeting of the party’s central committee, which Khan presided over in Zaman Park in Lahore “Qureshi added.

The Election Commission of Pakistan announced to hold by-polls on 33 vacant National Assembly seats on March 16.#Elections2023 #PakistanEconomy #Quetta #Islamabad pic.twitter.com/9z4X4zIzIw

— ꜱᴀɴᴀ ᴋʜᴀɴ (@KHAN_2309) January 28, 2023

Fawad Chaudhry, a leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), announced on Twitter earlier this month that Khan will be the party’s candidate for all thirty-three seats. After the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) declared on Friday that by-elections for 33 vacant National Assembly seats would be held on March 16, the final decision was made.

12 of the 33 vacant seats in the lower house are located in Punjab, eight in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, three in Islamabad, nine in Sindh, and one in Balochistan.

The PTI legislators resigned en masse from the Pakistan National Assembly in April 2022, following Imran Khan’s ouster.

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In Tripura, the Left Front named its candidates for 47 of the 60 Assembly seats, allowing the Congress to fill the remaining 13 seats. Ahead of the 2019 assembly elections, the two parties have teamed together to challenge the state’s dominant Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The CPI(M) will run for 43 of the total 47 seats, while the other Left partners—CPI, RSP, and Forward Bloc—will each field one candidate.

Tripura Assembly Election Announcement 

Left Front to contest 47 Seats of which CPI(M) to contest on 43 seats. 13 seats for Congress in seat adjustment with aim to maximise votes against BJP's Anti-Tripura Govt and Anti-Tripura Policies. pic.twitter.com/GECHeEOIKj

— CPI (M) (@cpimspeak) January 25, 2023

Independent candidate Puroshottyam Ray Barman, a supporter and human rights campaigner, has one seat left in the front. This time, eight CPI(M) MLAs in office—including former chief minister Manik Sarkar (74)—have been “relieved” of their duties associated with the election.

Convenor Narayan Kar asserted that the Left Front has put 24 fresh faces into the electoral race and promised to present the election platform with goals and visions for the state soon.

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Sarkar will continue to lead the party, according to CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Choudhury, who will run for office from the Sabroom constituency in the South Tripura district. Despite appeals, Sarkar graciously declined to run in the elections, according to Chowdhury.

Choudhury, who was also present at the news conference and was questioned about the front’s failed attempt to form an alliance with the local group Tipra Motha, stated that the Left Front would oppose any move to split Tripura into two.

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According to a media report citing new polling data, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and 15 of his Cabinet ministers are at risk of losing their seats in a general election “wipeout” in 2024.
Prime Minister Sunak, Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab, and Health Secretary Steve Barclay are all at risk of losing the 2024 election, according to polling data shared with The Independent.

According to the Best for Britain poll conducted by Focaldata, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, Business Secretary Grant Shapps, Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt, and Environment Secretary Therese Coffey could also lose their seats.

According to the poll, only five Cabinet ministers – Jeremy Hunt, Suella Braverman (of Indian descent), Michael Gove, Nadhim Zawawi, and Kemi Badenoch – would remain in office after the 2024 election.

Rishi Sunak May Lose His Seat In 2024 Elections: Report https://t.co/SRZzsKA2cY pic.twitter.com/VC0RLbzpkk

— NDTV News feed (@ndtvfeed) January 8, 2023

A new analysis shared with The Independent on 10 crucial “bellwether” seats – those that have consistently voted for the winning party over the past few decades – indicates that Labour is on track to win all 10 seats.

“Sunak’s Cabinet deserves nothing less than a clean sweep,” said Naomi Smith, chief executive officer of Best for Britain, a group advocating for internationalist values and closer EU ties. Smith stated that the high proportion of undecided voters still gives the Conservatives a chance to make the election close. Despite the dismal poll numbers for Sunak’s party, Best for Britain’s analysis indicates that Labour’s massive lead over the Conservatives may be more tenuous than previously believed.

Recent polls indicate that Labour has a 20-point lead over the Conservatives as Sunak, age 42, tries to revive the party’s fortunes at the start of 2023. Polling experts said a slight poll bounce after Sunak took over from Liz Truss has now “flatlined”, the report said.

This week, Sunak attempted to relaunch his premiership by making five promises to turn the economy around, reduce NHS waiting lists, and “stop the small boats” before the 2024 election.

But the latest MRP poll findings raise questions about Sunak’s leadership ahead of his first real electoral test at the local elections in May. Some within the Conservative party believe that Boris Johnson, the party’s former leader, could be enticed to return if the party suffers a crushing defeat.

A grassroots Tory organisation comprised of Johnson’s allies is planning to launch a “Momentum-style” campaign to give members complete control over candidate selection.

Many of Johnson’s supporters blame Sunak’s resignation in July last year for sparking the downfall of his government.

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Nagaland Assembly Election 2023: In the last 8 years since Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, the BJP has been continuously increasing its mass base in the 7 states of the Northeast known as Seven-Sisters. The result of this is that at present it has a stake in the government of 6 states here. Of these, the BJP government is running on its own in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Manipur. Whereas in Meghalaya and Nagaland, the coalition is involved in the government.

Ever since the formation of the BJP government at the Center in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been laying emphasis on strengthening the party’s ground in the northeastern states. Prime Minister Modi repeatedly says that he is trying to make the North Eastern states a ‘corridor of development, not a border of disputes’. Through this, he has been assuring the people of these states that the Northeast has been neglected in the past, but it will not happen now. Due to this intention and priority of Prime Minister Modi, it has become easy for BJP to gain a foothold in these states.

Neiphiu Rio has a chance to become CM for the 5th time.

An incident took place in Nagaland this year, due to which the power of the current Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio increased further. In April 2022, 21 MLAs of the main opposition party NPF joined Neiphiu Rio’s Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP). Leader of the Opposition TR Zeliang was also involved in this. With this, the number of NDPP MLAs increased to 41 and the main opposition party NPF was left with only one MLA. NPF has already said that it will contest alone this time. However, it is now finding it very difficult for him to re-establish himself in the politics here. Neiphiu Rio will continue to get the support of BJP. With this, Neiphiu Rio has a chance to become the Chief Minister for the 5th time. The aim of the NDPP-BJP alliance is to remain in power. On the other hand, Congress will try to get back its lost ground.

In view of the forthcoming General Election to Nagaland Legislative Assembly, 2023 a four-day Certification Programme for Returning Officers (ROs) & Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) of Nagaland began at the @ATI_NGL on 13th December 2022. @dipr_nagaland pic.twitter.com/giMxciF1Vp

— MyGov Nagaland (@MyGovNagaland) December 13, 2022

BJP in the role of younger brother in Nagaland

Next year, once again, BJP will have to face the challenges of the opposition parties to retain power in the 3 states of the Northeast. In Nagaland, BJP has gradually ensured its share in power. By winning 12 seats in the last election, BJP reached such a position that without it no party could form the government. This time also BJP will contest the elections in alliance with Neiphiu Rio’s NDPP. Last year such news was coming that BJP wants to contest elections on its own, but at present BJP is not finding it right to remain in power. That’s why she does not want to leave the side of NDPP. In July this year itself, both the parties had issued a joint statement that BJP would contest on 20 seats and NDPP on 40 seats.

The road to 2023 is difficult for the Congress

There was a time when Congress used to speak in the politics of Nagaland. However, this time there is no chance for the Congress in the elections here. Congress does not have a single MLA. In the last five years, many of its leaders have joined the ruling party. The Congress does not have any leader left with a large mass base at the grassroots level. Despite this, State Congress President K Theri believes that the people of Nagaland are fed up with Neiphiu Rio and people will trust Congress only to solve the Naga problem. The Congress has formed a PAC a few days ago under the leadership of Pradesh Congress Committee President K. Theri. In this, the old veteran leader and 5-time Chief Minister of Nagaland, SC Jamir has also been included.

TMC is also looking for opportunity in Nagaland

Mamta Banerjee’s party TMC is also eyeing to increase its penetration in Nagaland. This time she will also contest the election. Mamta Banerjee believes that her party can strengthen its roots in Nagaland as an alternative to NPF and Congress. TMC is also expanding its ambit among the Naga groups demanding a separate state.

Big parties can be harmed by RPP

This time a new party Rising People’s Party (RPP) is entering the electoral fray of Nagaland. This party came into existence in 2021. The RPP was born in Nagaland with the aim of opposing the extortion of people by extremist and extremist groups. These include extremist groups like the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN). RPP founder and president Joel Naga has demanded that elections should not be held until the Naga problem is resolved. They want that President’s rule should be imposed in the state for the time being.

 

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The issue related to the demand for Greater Nagaland or Nagalim

The Naga community and the Naga organizations there have been demanding for a long time the creation of a Greater Nagaland or Nagalim state in the Naga-dominated areas. The concept of Greater Nagaland also includes some areas of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur. The Naga groups want a separate constitution and a separate flag for this separate state. In 1980, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) started an armed movement demanding separation. Later due to differences, it got divided into two factions NSCN (IM) and NSCN (Khaplang). The NSCN (IM) faction also signed a ceasefire agreement with the central government in 1997. The Khaplang faction also agreed to this in 2000, but later retracted. On August 3, 2015, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an agreement was signed between the NSCN-IM and the Central Government for a permanent solution to the Naga issue. This agreement was possible after 80 rounds of talks that lasted for 18 years. This was a framework agreement under which a way to find a permanent solution to the Naga issue was to be found in the future. Although the 1997 agreement is now 25 years old and the 2015 agreement is more than 7 years old. Still a permanent solution has not been found. This will be a big issue in this election. The NSCN-IM is still not ready to back down from the demand for a separate flag and constitution. This demand is the biggest obstacle in the peace process.

The issue of Frontier Nagaland will also remain a shadow

The demand for a separate state by the name of Frontier Nagaland will also be a big issue in this election. The Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO), representing 7 Naga groups in the eastern part, has already said that it will boycott the elections if the Center does not create Frontier Nagaland. ENPO is demanding a plebiscite in the districts of eastern Nagaland for this. The Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization has a large mass base in six of the total 16 districts, Kiphire, Longleng, Mon, Noklak, Shamtor and Tuensang. The Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Phom, Sangtam, Tikhir and Yimkhiung groups of people live in these districts. 20 out of 60 seats in the state come in these six districts. Of these, 15 seats are currently with the NDPP. At the same time BJP has 4 and one seat is with independents. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has already said that it is not wrong to demand a separate state on behalf of the people of the eastern part of the state. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio is urging all Naga parties and groups to come together and hold talks on this issue to avoid the damage caused by the demand for a separate state.

NDPP-BJP won the battle in 2018

In 2018, the main contest in Nagaland was between the Naga People’s Front (NPF) and the NDPP-BJP alliance. Nephew of NDPP was elected unopposed from Rio Northern-II Angami seat in this assembly election. No one had nominated against him. Because of this, in 2018, votes were cast on 59 out of 60 seats in Nagaland.

NDPP got benefit from BJP

In the 2018 elections, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) won 18 seats and its ally BJP won 12 seats. NDPP got 25.3% and BJP got 15.31% votes. The Naga People’s Front (NPF) became the single largest party by winning 26 seats. Its share in the vote share was 38.78%, but the NDPP-BJP alliance easily managed to secure a majority. Last time the Congress got wiped out from here. He did not get a single seat. Despite contesting on 18 seats, it got only two per cent votes. National People’s Party (NPEP) got two seats and JDU got one seat. One seat went to the independent’s account.

BJP vote share increased in 2018

There was another reason due to which the base of BJP increased in the last election. Before this election, in January 2018, Congress leader and former Chief Minister KL Chishi had joined BJP along with 12 other leaders. KL Chishi was considered a strong leader there. Because of this, BJP also benefited in the 2018 elections. However, later he again joined the Congress in March 2019. Before this election, BJP had ended the alliance with the ruling party Naga People’s Front. BJP contested the elections in alliance with the newly formed party NDPP.

Neiphiu Rio’s coin runs in Nagaland

The current Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has been the biggest face of Nagaland politics for the last 20 years. In 2018, he became the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the fourth time. Before forming the NDPP, Neiphiu Rio was the tallest leader of the NPF. Prior to joining the NPF in 2002, Neiphiu Rio was considered a senior leader of the Congress. The Nagaland People’s Council (NPC) was renamed NPF in October 2002. It was the charisma of Neiphiu Rio that the Congress went out of power in Nagaland in the 2003 assembly elections. Earlier, the Congress was in power here for ten consecutive years. In 2003, Neiphiu Rio became the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the first time. 2017

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Expansion

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will join the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ for four days in Madhya Pradesh from Wednesday. Party General Secretary Jairam Ramesh gave this information by tweeting on Tuesday morning. He said, Tuesday was also a day of rest for the Bharat Jodo Yatra. On Wednesday, the yatra will enter Madhya Pradesh near Burhanpur. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will join the yatra there for four days.

Priyanka Gandhi had not yet participated in the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ which started on September 7. She was busy campaigning for the party in the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections in the past. Former party president Sonia Gandhi was a part of this yatra in Mandya, Karnataka and did a padayatra with Rahul Gandhi.

On the other hand, on Tuesday morning, state in-charge JP Agarwal, Arun Yad av, PC Sharma and other leaders had reached the place of the flag march action for the Bharat Jodo Yatra. PCC Chief Kamal Nath and former Chief Minister Digvijay Singh also have a tour program today regarding the preparations.

Bharat Jodo Yatra will pass through here

Bharat Jodo Yatra Will Cover 386 km in Madhya Pradesh in 12 days. During this, the yatra will start from Burhanpur, Khadwa, Khargone, Indore, Ujjain and Agar Malwa districts. On December 4, the yatra will enter Rajasthan from Agar Malwa district.

Kamal Nath will also accompany Rahul Gandhi during his visit to Madhya Pradesh. Rahul’s visit to Madhya Pradesh will include sub-travels at different places. Office bearers and workers of different districts are involved in 22 sub-travels.

Rahul Gandhi and several other leaders had started this journey on September 7 from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. They will reach Srinagar after covering a distance of 3570 kms and this journey will end after reaching there.

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Gujarat Assembly Elections: Before the Gujarat Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a tour of Gujarat. During this, Prime Minister Modi addressed the public meeting in Botad. During this, he said that this election is not just for the next 5 years, but it will determine how Gujarat will look after 25 years. The relation with Botad dates back to the era of Jansangh. It was Botad who gave us the mandate when no one knew about us. The people of Botad have always been with us.

During the rally PM Narendra Modi I went to all the places in Gujarat and am seeing the energy of the people. After my tour I can say that Gujarat is going to give us mandate. The public has decided the result of the election.

#Gujarat will always remain the same without any development & only few rich who are close with #Modi will progress if #BJP comes again.
Vote for a change https://t.co/szt6dSo5cs

— Anonymous (@tittojose9810) November 20, 2022

PM Modi said that BJP is the only party which has forced all political parties to talk only of development. Otherwise all the parties used to talk about caste first. During this, PM Modi said that remember my words that the day is not far when Botad, Dholera, Bhavnagar will be the center of projects and industries. In Gujarat, where cycles were not made, now airplanes will be made.

The Prime Minister said that now people ask for water taps in the house. Now people ask for railway station and now people ask for airport. The people of Gujarat want maximum development. Today the Mission School of Excellence of Gujarat is a model for the whole of India. Here 20 thousand schools will work under 5G technology.

People have never seen water in Dhandhuka and other places in Botad. People did not have water to take bath, we brought Sardar Sarovar Canal. Today there is water in every field. PM Modi said that this election is for the next 25 years. Not just for 5 years.

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