New Delhi: The story of Kamal Nath, the veteran Congress chief and former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, is a story of rise and fall in politics. He was as soon as the closest confidant of Sanjay Gandhi, the scion of the Gandhi-Nehru household, who dominated the political scene throughout the emergency. He was later hailed as Indira Gandhi’s third son and have become a loyalist of Rajiv and Sonia Gandhi. He additionally reworked his constituency Chhindwara from a backward area to a mannequin district. But now, he’s reportedly sad with the Congress and in contact with the BJP. How did this occur?
Sanjay Gandhi’s Shadow
Kamal Nath met Sanjay Gandhi when he was finding out at Doon College and joined him in politics. He was at all times seen with Sanjay, typically on his left and typically on his proper. He even drove his jeep on many events. He was a type of who stood by Sanjay throughout the emergency and its aftermath, when the Gandhi household confronted lots of challenges. He even went to jail with Sanjay in 1979, after choosing a battle with the choose who had sentenced him in a case. He was a staunch supporter of Sanjay and his insurance policies.
‘Third Son’ Of Indira Gandhi
On December 13, 1980, Indira Gandhi was addressing an election rally in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh. She launched Kamal Nath to the folks of Chhindwara and Madhya Pradesh as her third son after Rajiv and Sanjay. She was impressed by his loyalty and dedication. Kamal Nath began his electoral journey from 1980 and since then he has been successful from Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat. He grew to become a trusted aide of Indira and later Rajiv Gandhi. He additionally held numerous ministerial portfolios on the middle.
Makeover Of Chhindwara
Kamal Nath had a particular bond with Chhindwara, his constituency and work place. He labored arduous to develop the area, which was as soon as very backward and lacked primary facilities. He introduced in large manufacturers, arrange ability improvement facilities, and improved the infrastructure and connectivity. He gave Chhindwara every part that any chief would need to give to his dwelling district or his seat. He additionally established himself as a businessman and married Alka Nath in 1973. He has two sons, Nakul Nath and Bakul Nath. Nakul Nath is an MP from Chhindwara, whereas Bakul Nath is concerned in enterprise and lives overseas. Some folks even take into account Bakul Nath as an NRI. He has stayed away from the limelight.
Fall From Grace
The query is how did Kamal Nath out of the blue drift away from the Congress. He led the Congress within the final two meeting elections in Madhya Pradesh. In 2018, Congress emerged as the most important get together with 114 seats, whereas BJP was second with 109 seats. Kamal Nath grew to become the chief minister of the state and made his son Nakul Nath an MP from Chhindwara within the by-election. But his authorities collapsed in simply 15 months, after Scindia’s revolt.
He fought the 2023 election below his management, however this time BJP gained an absolute majority with 163 seats, whereas Congress remained second with 66 seats. After that, he was stripped of all his duties. Congress blames him for the defeat within the election. Since then, he has been reportedly sad with the Congress and in contact with the BJP.
