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Meet those calling the shots
The BJP’s campaign, being led by Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan himself has met with fierce opposition from the Congress.
The BJP’s campaign, being led by Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan himself has met with fierce opposition from the Congress.
However, after a 10-year term, the BJP leadership, which is facing anti-incumbency aggravated by resentment against many ruling party MLAs, feels Chouhan is still a good bet.
The Congress campaign, on the other hand, is headed by Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Aiming to expose the “misrule” of the BJP government in 10 years (2003-2013) and massive corruption in the government machinery, the Congress under Scindia looks united now.
In fact, some would argue it seems capable of posing an effective challenge to the BJP.
Here's a look at the top players in the forthcoming Madhya Pradesh assembly polls.
