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Digvijaya Singh

14th Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, India

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Digvijaya Singh: 14th Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, India
Digvijaya Singh is an Indian politician and a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. He is Ex-General Secretary of the Indian National Congress party's All India Congress Committee. Previously, he had served as the 14th Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, a central Indian state, for two terms from 1993 to 2003. Prior to that he was a minister in Chief Minister Arjun Singh's cabinet between 1980 and 1984. In 2019 Lok Sabha elections he was defeated by Pragya Singh Thakur for Bhopal Lok Sabha seat.

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'We condemn government action to stop farmers from entering Delhi for peaceful protest,' says Congress' Digvijaya Singh

"We condemn government action to stop farmers from entering Delhi to have a peaceful protest... Every day in the advertisements of BJP, the central government and the Madhya Pradesh government, we see..
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'They could have waited for...': Congress leader Digvijaya Singh's swipe at BJP over Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's temple took place with great hustle and bustle on January 22, with PM Modi performing the rituals, led by a group of priests.
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Digvijaya tries to prove EVM tampering, says election body 'working' under BJP pressure

Just two days ahead of the 75th Republic Day and on the eve of National Voters’ Day, former chief minister and senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh raised concerns once again about potential..
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'Using dharma for politics...': Digvijay Singh questions Pran Pratishtha in "under-construction" Ram Mandir

Congress leader Digvijay Singh questions 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ayodhya Ram Mandir in an under-construction temple. Singh suggests idol of Lord Ram in Ram Janmabhoomi Temple should be a child..
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VHP counters Diggy, asserts temple work on ground floor complete

VHP president Alok Kumar refuted Digvijaya Singh's claim that the Ram Temple is incomplete, stating that the idol of Ram Lalla is to be settled on the completed ground floor. He mentioned the scheduled..
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'Pran Pratishtha at Ram temple is event of entire society, not the party': Former BJP MP takes swipe at Congress

Asserting that the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony at Ram temple in Ayodhya is an event of the entire society, former MP of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ram Vilas Das Vedanti has hit out at the Congress..
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Congress sets up election committees for 8 states

The Congress has set up election committees for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Tripura, ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. The committees include..
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'Rahul Gandhi is an ordinary Congress worker, dont...': Digvijay Singh's brother

Former Congress MP Lakshman Singh has said Rahul Gandhi is an ordinary party worker and parliamentarian and he should not be highlighted so much.
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Rahul ordinary MP, should not be highlighted much: Diggy bro

Former Congress MP Lakshman Singh has said Rahul Gandhi is an ordinary party worker and parliamentarian and he should not be highlighted so much. Lakshman, the younger brother of Congress veteran..
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"Rahul Gandhi is not a big leader...": Congress leader Lakshman Singh

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh's brother Lakshman Singh, a former Congress MP, stated that Rahul Gandhi should not be regarded as a prominent leader. He emphasized that greatness..
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Will Sonia, Kharge attend temple event? Congress says decision in due course

Congress duo Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi have been invited for the Ayodhya temple function. The party distances itself from Sam Pitroda's critical comments on the issue, stating they are his..
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Congress replaces Kamal Nath, names an OBC as Madhya Pradesh chief

Days after the electoral debacle in Madhya Pradesh, Congress on Saturday replaced Kamal Nath with OBC leader Jitu Patwari as state Congress chief, marking a generational shift. Patwari, who has been..
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Any machine with chip can be hacked: Digvijaya Singh on EVMs

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh alleges any machine with a chip can be hacked and opposes voting by EVMs since 2003. Singh questions if Indian democracy should be controlled by professional hackers and..
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Kamal Nath raises questions on MP poll verdict says 'Some MLAs say they got 50 votes in their own village, how is this possible'

Former Chief Minister Kamal Nath questioned the verdict of the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls, stating that some MLAs received only 50 votes in their own villages. He also criticized the exit polls,..
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Mama rides Ladli Behna goodwill, emerges as voters' ladla again

Shivraj Singh Chouhan became MP's third CM in 2005, breaking Digvijaya Singh's record. Chouhan served as CM for 12 consecutive years until Kamal Nath took office in 2018. Chouhan's success is..
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Gen next waiting, road ahead for Congress' 'Jai-Veeru' may not be a song

In the realm of Madhya Pradesh politics, the defeat of Digvijaya Singh and Kamal Nath, known as 'Jai-Veeru', raises questions about their careers and the need for alternative leadership. The loss of..
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2023 Madhya Pradesh assembly polls result: 10 biggest and 10 narrowest wins

The BJP had a big win in the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, defeating the Congress. Prominent Congress leaders like Kamal Nath and Digvijay Singh couldn't give tough competition. The BJP won 137..
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Jubilation erupts in BJP camp, silence descends over Congress in MP

The BJP office in Bhopal witnessed enthusiastic celebrations as the party was set to retain power in Madhya Pradesh with a substantial lead over the Congress. The BJP secured eight seats and led in 161..
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'Digvijaya and Kamalnath are now history', says Ashwini Vaishnaw as BJP attains victory in Madhya Pradesh

As the Bhartiya Janata Party moved towards landslide victory by crossing the halfway mark of 115 in Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Digvijaya Singh and Kamalnath were now..
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Jyotiraditya Scindia credits BJP's 'double-engine' government, welfare policies as party leads in MP

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia attributes BJP's success in the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls to the people's blessings for the party's double-engine government at the Centre and in the state...
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'130 plus seats for Congress', claims Digvijaya Singh

With initial trends showing that BJP is leading on seven seats and Congress on one seat in Madhya Pradesh, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh took a jibe at CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, saying that..
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Madhya Pradesh : Former CM Digvijaya Singh's 'traitor' jibe at Jyotiraditya Scindia

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday took a jibe at Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia ahead of counting of votes for the recently held..
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BJP will win over 150 seats, says Madhya Pradesh home minister Narottam Mishra

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win over 150 seats in the state assembly polls. He credited the party's success to the work..
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Congress will get clear majority in Madhya Pradesh, says Digvijaya Singh

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh commented on the diverse exit poll results in Madhya Pradesh. He assured that Congress will secure a clear majority with over 130 seats. Singh stated that people are fed..
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MP polls: Digvijaya Singh demands removal of Bhind collector over 'gross irregularities'

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday demanded the removal of the Bhind collector accusing him of depriving eligible service voters of their right to franchise by not issuing postal..
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Five elephants electrocuted in Jharkhand forest

A herd of five wild elephants — two calves, two adult females, and a male — met a tragic end as they were electrocuted after coming into contact with a high-tension overhead electrical wire in a..
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Digvijaya Singh, Vikram Singh Nati Raja of Congress booked for poll code violation after protest over party worker's death

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, along with party MLA Vikram Singh Nati Raja and others, have been booked for violating the model code of conduct. They staged a sit-in without permission, demanding the..
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MP Congress worker's death: Digvijaya Singh ends protest, BJP accuses cops of bias

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh ended his sit-in protest outside a police station in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, against the death of a party worker during the Assembly polls. Singh accused the..
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Digvijaya Singh's sit-in agitation enters 2nd day to demand BJP candidate's arrest in murder case

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh is continuing his sit-in protest outside a police station in Chhatarpur, demanding the arrest of a BJP candidate accused of murdering a Congress worker during the state..
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INDIA alliance now 'indie zero' as its constituents are fighting, says Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal claimed that the opposition bloc, INDIA, is disintegrating and has become an "indie zero" alliance. He cited the disagreements between Samajwadi Party and Congress over seat..
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Cong threatening people, says MP CM on video of leader warning women of retribution during poll rally

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday posted a video of some Congress leaders on a social media platform and said the opposition party was now threatening the public. Speaking to..
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Congress will do well in MP polls, Jyotiraditya Scindia's absence won't impact its prospects: Digvijaya Singh

Former Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh expressed confidence in the Congress party's performance in the upcoming Madhya Pradesh elections. He stated that the absence of..
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Rajasthan-like raids in poll-bound MP in next four days: Digvijaya Singh

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has claimed that central agencies will conduct raids in Madhya Pradesh similar to the ones carried out in Rajasthan. The Enforcement Directorate recently raided the..
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Only two parties in MP, don't fall into trap of smaller outfits: Digvijaya to voters

There are only two parties in Madhya Pradesh and voters must not fall into the trap of smaller outfits, which are not going to form government in the poll-bound state, senior Congress leader Digvijaya..
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I follow Sanatana Dharma, I am a good Hindu: Digvijaya Singh


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MP Elections 2023: Digvijaya Singh denies reports of rift in Congress, differences with Kamal Nath, claims it is...

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh in a statement noted several newspapers have claimed that he cancelled his visits to Jhabua and Khategaon due to his displeasure.
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Amit Shah refers to Ram temple, attacks those of 'Italy origin'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress party and its leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, stating that those of "Italy origin" cannot understand the development brought by..
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Congress releases revised list of star campaigners for MP assembly polls

The Congress party has released its revised list of star campaigners for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh assembly election. The list includes top leaders such as Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul..
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Congress misleads people during elections: Union Minister Prahlad Patel on ED raids in Rajasthan

Union Minister Prahlad Singh Patel criticized the Congress Party for trying to mislead people during elections, in response to the recent raids by the Enforcement Directorate on the residence of..
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'You stooped to such a low level ... ': Shivraj Singh Chouhan counters Digvijaya Singh's barbs on 'Kanya Pujan'

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh's criticism of Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has sparked strong responses from the BJP leaders. Chouhan..
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Snubbed by Congress in MP, Samajwadi Party threatens payback in UP

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has expressed his frustration with the Congress party over their treatment in Madhya Pradesh and has vowed to respond in kind during seat-sharing talks in Uttar..
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Jyotiraditya Scindia tears into Congress over Kamal Nath's 'tear clothes' jibe at Digvijaya Singh

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia took a dig at the Congress manifesto saying its easy to prepare the pre-poll document but the party will not be able to fulfil the promises made in it. In its..
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MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan mocks Kamal Nath; says Digvijaya ran previous government with 'power of attorney'

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan mocked Kamal Nath, stating that Nath had given a similar power of attorney to Digvijaya Singh to run the government. Chouhan criticised the Congress..
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'He is a diamond and we shaped him but...': Congress leader Digvijaya Singh takes a dig at Jyotiraditya Scindia

BJP has declared its first list of candidates for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, the party's election in-charge for the state, informed on..
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Complaint filed in MP-MLA court against Congress' Digvijay Singh for social media post on ex-RSS chief

A complaint has been filed in the MP-MLA court against Congress veteran Digvijay Singh for allegedly sharing a controversial post on former RSS chief MS Golwalkar on social media.
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Cases against Digvijaya Singh in MP for sharing post on Golwalkar


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FIR filed against Congress' Digvijay Singh for remarks on RSS leader Golwalkar

An FIR has been lodged against Congress leader Digvijay Singh in Indore's Tukoganj Police Station over his alleged remark on Guru Golwalkar, former chief of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Digvijay..
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari shares dais with Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, praises him for...

Notably, Nitin Gadkari had filed the defamation case against Digvijaya Singh in 2012 for allegedly dragging his name into alleged irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks. He had withdrawn the..
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Jyotiraditya Scindia has got aviation ministry that has no plane, no airport, says Digvijaya Singh


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I am coronavirus for BJP and RSS, says Digvijaya Singh

Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday said he is the coronavirus for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), pitching himself as a strong..
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