Madhya Pradesh Shikhar Sammelan 2018 Highlights

Madhya Pradesh Shikhar Sammelan 2018: Elections in Madhya Pradesh are to be held on November 28, and results will be declared on December 11, when counting will be taken up for all the 5 state elections in the period between November and December 7.

ABP News Bureau Last Updated: 19 Nov 2018 11:29 PM

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Madhya Pradesh Shikhar Sammelan: ABP News’ latest round of Shikhar Sammelan will witness an array of leaders and Union Ministers from the ruling BJP party and the Congress who are...More

Madhya Pradesh Shikhar Sammelan: ABP News’ latest round of Shikhar Sammelan will witness an array of leaders and Union Ministers from the ruling BJP party and the Congress who are bracing for all inescapable questions mattering most to the electorate in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh. BJP chief Amit Shah, senior Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal are among the mega line-up for the 4 p.m, event where they will field questions that were left unanswered this election season. Not just the leaders, spokespersons Sambit Patra and Priyanka Chaturvedi are pitted against each other in a final bid to woo the voters. The high-pitched battle in Madhya Pradesh which goes to polls along with Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram is seen as a virtual semi-final before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Catch all the LIVE Updates here and also tune in to ABP News at 4 p.m. to watch the LIVE proceedings. Below is the complete schedule of today’s #MPshikharsammelanDigvijaya SinghSambit vs PriyankaDharmendra PradhanKailash VijayvargiyaKamal NathPiyush GoyalAmit ShahJyotiraditya ScindiaElections in Madhya Pradesh are to be held on November 28, and results will be declared on December 11, when counting will be taken up for all the 5 state elections.

19/11/2018 21:14:31

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On Ayodhya dispute, Amit Shah said his party's stand is clear that a grand Ram temple should be built there. "We want Ram temple in Ayodhya through constitutional means," he says.

19/11/2018 20:50:03

"The Congress should declare its sources where it's getting information on Rafale Deal from? They’re lying. The truth is that not a single penny was siphoned off in the purchase of fighter jets," said Amit Shah. "If the Congress has any information on the Rafale deal, it should submit it in the Supreme Court. Why are they not doing it? Because they are trying to create an 'illusion'," he added.

19/11/2018 20:38:56

BJP chief Amit Shah pressed an attack at the Congress party on 'internal democracy' and questioned how can a party which doesn't follow democratic process internally serve the people of this country?

19/11/2018 20:41:58

BJP chief Amit Shah pressed an attack at the Congress party on 'internal democracy' and questioned how can a party which doesn't follow democratic process internally serve the people of this country?

19/11/2018 20:34:11

Adressing the nation through Madhya Pradesh Shikhar Sammelan, BJP chief Amit Shah today said, "Threefold development under BJP rule during the Shivraj government in Madhya Pradesh." He further said, "CM Shivraj Chouhan has worked to ensure 24 hours electricity in every MP village." Shah's remark came ahead the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election 2018 which will be held on November 28. The counting of votes would take place on December 11.

19/11/2018 20:30:30

19/11/2018 20:28:03

Ahead of assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, BJP president Amit Shah while speaking at MP Shikhar Sammelan today said, "The BJP will come to power in Madhya Pradesh with a thumping majority. We will increase our previous tally.”

19/11/2018 19:58:43

19/11/2018 19:42:41

When asked about Rahul Gandhi's 'temple politics', Kamal Nath says it's the BJP which is doing politics on temple. "Who raked up temple issue ahead of elections?" he asks.

19/11/2018 19:42:12

"I am not a chief ministerial candidate. I will do whatever Congress President Rahul Gandhi decides," says Kamal Nath

19/11/2018 19:16:17

"Rahul Gandhi's temple visits won't hep him In Madhya Pradesh. He has a misconception that people here will fall for his 'acting'. We are going to win around 200 seats in the upcoming elections," Kailash Vijayvargiya says.

19/11/2018 18:56:18

19/11/2018 18:54:10

The Shivraj Singh Chouhan government has worked for people of Madhya Pradesh in the last 15 years. It faces no ant incumbency. Through the 'double engine' of the Centre and the state government, Madhya Pradesh has witnessed a high growth rate.

19/11/2018 18:50:43

"During the Congress rule, Madhya Pradesh was counted among 'BIMARU' states (a group of backward states). We turned it into a developed state," says Piyush Goyal.

19/11/2018 18:33:12

Responding to Sambit's jibe, Pariyanka says the Congress is fighting assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh under Kamal Nath, as he is party's state unit chief. She says the party will decide who will be the chief minister, if voted to power.

19/11/2018 18:24:28

Priyanka Chaturvedi says 'Kamal' will bloom in Madhya Pradesh, referring to senior Congress leader Kamal Nath. Sambit Patra asks if she's declaring Kamal Nath as the Congress' chief ministerial face. "What about Jyotiraditya Scindia and Digvijaya Singh?" he questions.

19/11/2018 18:16:21

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"They are those who rake up the Ram temple issue for political gains and power. Even Lord Ram would call their plank as unfortunate," Priyanka responds to Sambit.

19/11/2018 18:12:00

"I proudly announce that the disputed land of Ayodhya is Lord Ram's birthplace and a grand temple will be constructed at that land. I dare Priyanka ji to say the same," says Sambit Patra.

19/11/2018 18:04:52

"Priyankaji talks of PM Modi going to Pakistan but what about their own Punjab Congress minister Navjot Singh Sidhu going to Pakistan and hugging their army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa," says Sambit Patra.

19/11/2018 18:03:50

19/11/2018 17:59:10

Priyanka Chaturvedi: “The BJP has a never-ending list of "announcements" which they failed to fulfill. Madhya Pradesh will vote for the Congress in the upcoming elections.”

19/11/2018 17:52:07

Sambit Patra: "The BJP has a long list of development works while the Congress has a list of scams. It's for people to decide and I am sure they'll choose the BJP."

19/11/2018 17:35:58

Next in Shikhar Sammelan: Sambit Patra from the BJP and Priyanka Chaturvedi from the Congress will face each other in a final bid to woo the Madhya Pradesh voters ahead of the crucial assembly elections.

19/11/2018 17:18:05

On alleged Naxal links, Digvijaya Singh says the ruling BJP is levelling false accusations against him to hide its failures. "I will be available for interrogation when I am asked to. I am not afraid of anyone and will fully cooperate in the probe." The BJP has claimed that Digvijaya Singh's phone number was mentioned in a letter written by two 'comrades'. The same letter was made part of the charge sheet against 10 activists arrested for alleged Maoist links in connection with Bhima-Koregaon violence case.

19/11/2018 17:00:39

Digvijaya Singh says the Congress party respects every religion. "In Sanatan Dharma, we respect all religions. They say that Hinduism is at threat. I ask them how can it be? We survived the 400-year long Mughal era and 200-long British Raj and now when the president and the prime minister are Hindus, they say we are at threat. Their claim is bogus."

19/11/2018 16:45:48

Digvijaya Singh takes on Prime Minster Narendra Modi, says if he asks people what's their opinion of 'chowkidar', they will say 'chowkidar hi chor hai'.

19/11/2018 16:48:53

"I am sure BSP chief Mayawati will take a positive step to defeat the BJP before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Her stand against the BJP is clear," says Digvijaya Singh.

19/11/2018 16:51:52

"I am sure BSP chief Mayawati will take a positive step to defeat the BJP before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Her stand against the BJP is clear," says Digvijaya Singh.

19/11/2018 16:32:30

"To me, Jyotiraditya Scindia is like my son. There's no room for any rift between us. Kamal Nath Ji is my friend for over 40 years. He helped me in becoming the chief minister."

19/11/2018 16:31:00

"To me, Jyotiraditya Scindia is like my son. There's no room for any rift between us. Kamal Nath Ji is my friend for over 40 years. He helped me in becoming the chief minister."

19/11/2018 16:26:54

"I challange Shivraj Singh Chouhan for a debate on my two terms as chief minister (1993-2003) and his three terms (2003-2018). Let the people decide," says Digvijaya Singh

19/11/2018 16:33:46

"I challange Shivraj Singh Chouhan for a debate on my two terms as chief minister (1993-2003) and his three terms (2003-2018). Let the people decide," says Digvijaya Singh

19/11/2018 16:20:41

I never used the term "Hindu terror" or "Saffron terror". Terrorism has no colour. BJP raising Ram temple issue before elections is only to hide their inefficiency at work in the last 4.5 years. I say that even Lord Ram wouldn't want his temple at a disputed land.

19/11/2018 16:19:17

When asked who will you prefer as chief minister if Congress gets the majority, Digvijaya Singh says it's upon the elected representatives to select their leader. "I don't want to be the chief minister," he says.

19/11/2018 16:13:51

I am the only leader in the state of Madhya Pradesh who is connected and aware of ground realities but you won't find my posters anywhere in the state as I don't allow it.

19/11/2018 16:12:52

I am the biggest punching bag for BJP and RSS cadres. But when you hit a punching bag, it comes back at you. They must know that.

19/11/2018 15:59:54

With Madhya Pradesh set to go to polls next week, ABP News has organised its flagship program 'Shikhar Sammelan' to bring leaders from top political parties on a single platform to share their thoughts on a range of issues. The spotlight will be on asking pointed questions to the leaders which will help the electorate, who are set to vote on November 28, in understanding where each party stands. The summit begins at 4:00 pm.