Kamal Nath had been the MP from Chhindwara for almost 40 years earlier than he received the Chhindwara Assembly seat in a bypoll in 2019 to develop into the Chief Minister. (PTI)
Madhya Pradesh election 2023: Insiders say the BJP has set the aim to win 5 out of seven seats in Chhindwara this time, and Bunty Sahu may give a robust battle to Kamal Nath. Sahu polled 44% votes and fell quick by solely 25,000 votes towards Nath in 2019
It is a basic David versus Goliath battle in Chhindwara. Kamal Nath had been the MP from Chhindwara for almost 40 years earlier than he received the Chhindwara Assembly seat in a bypoll in 2019 to develop into the Chief Minister. The younger man he defeated then, BJP’s Bunty Sahu, is making an attempt to do what many say is inconceivable.
“Kamal Nath is in the heart of the people here and will continue to remain so. He has developed Chhindwara and dedicated his entire life to the people here, it is a model district,” Kamal Nath’s son and present Chhindwara MP Nakul Nath informed News18. He stated he was certain that every one seven Assembly seats in Chhindwara district could be swept by the Congress like in 2018 and Kamal Nath would win and be sworn in because the CM quickly after.
“I will give you the venue and time on December 3 of Kamal Nath’s swearing-in as CM,” a assured Nakul Nath informed News18.
The 108-foot tall Hanuman statue in Chhindwara constructed by Kamal Nath is alleged to bathe god’s blessings on the Nath household, say locals. Chhindwara has its airport constructed by Nath for constitution flights, together with his personal, to land and a helipad exists proper subsequent to his palatial home right here; the roads are easy and huge.
But a prime BJP chief informed News18 that the occasion has set the aim to win 5 out of seven seats in Chhindwara this time, and Bunty Sahu may give a robust battle to Nath. Sahu polled 44% votes and fell quick by solely 25,000 votes towards Nath in 2019 – when the latter was already CM and Sahu was combating his first election.
“Sahu has solidified his position since. He will reduce the victory margin of Nath further this time,” a native journalist right here stated.
Top BJP leaders like Amit Shah and different ministers are additionally campaigning right here.
Local Boy Sahu
News18 met Sahu throughout campaigning in a small village in Chhindwara final week. “This time Chhindwara will create history. For 43 years, people have faced lies and loot. Kamal Nath today is a man worth crores but see the condition of Chhindwara. He has never gone to any village or ward in Chhindwara, ask the people,” Sahu stated.
He identified how Kamal Nath has spent many of the final week in Chhindwara, campaigning right here. “He should be doing rallies across the state as he is the CM face of the Congress, but he is doing small sabhas here of 100-150 people in villages,” Sahu informed News18. He stated there was no improvement in Chhindwara villages and no jobs although Nath owns 22 corporations.
“Now Chhindwara’s beta, Bunty Sahu, will serve people,” he stated.
Nakul Nath and Dynasty Question
MP Nakul Nath has additionally been underneath hearth from the BJP after Kamal Nath earlier stated Nakul would resolve the tickets for the seven seats of Chhindwara. CM (*7*)Shivraj Singh Chouhan has described Kamal Nath as Dhritarashtra for caring solely about the way forward for his son.
“Why don’t they talk about the real issues – unemployment, inflation and development? They have nothing to talk about, so they are making personal remarks,” Nakul Nath informed News18. He stated the ambiance in MP was in favour of the Congress and other people trusted Congress’ 11 ensures.
Locals in Chhindwara swear by Kamal Nath and lots of say they are going to vote for him, particularly as a result of he’s set to be CM if the Congress wins. “But Kamal Nath should do something about unemployment. He should do something for the youngsters,” they are saying.
News18 noticed Kamal Nath meet native employees final week to inspire them and hand them over pamphlets for distribution in villages. Chhindwara is a battleground between the BJP and the Congress this time and a matter of sheer status for Kamal Nath.
