Cong races ahead in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh; giving tough fight to BJP in MP

Agencies

December 11, 2018

New Delhi, Dec 11: The Congress on Tuesday seemed all set to wrest power in the Hindi heartland states of BJP-ruled Rajasthan and Chhattisharh while giving a stiff challenge in Madhya Pradesh.

According to trends of vote count for Rajasthan the Congress is heading for a win leading in 105 seats while the BJP was ahead in only 79 of the 199 seats for which polling as held.

In Chhattisgarh, BJP, which is in power for last 15 years, was trailing behind the Congress. While the Congress was leading in 52 while the BJP was ahead only in 27 seats.

The newly floated JCC headed by Ajit Jogi and its alliance partner BSP of Mayawati could not make much of a mark.

In another BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, Congress and BJP were neck and neck with Congress ahead in 110 and BJP only in 108.

Others were ahead in 17 seats and could play kingmaker in the event of a hung assembly.

TRS led by K Chandrasekhar Rao seemed set to return to power in Telangana and was leading in 88 seats while Congress-TDP alliance was ahead only in 21 seats.

In the northeastern state of Mizoram, the regional outfit MNF seemed set to form the government and was ahead in 26 seats in the 40-member assembly while Congress was ahead in 8 seats.

The BJP, which fielded 39 seats, was leading only in one seat.

The trends come as a major set back to the saffron party and could impact the NDA prospects in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Reacting to the initial trends, BJP spokesman Sambit Patra admitted that it was a matter of concern that the saffron party could not put expected performance in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.

However, he expressed hope that the Lotus party will be able to cross the magic number of 115 in Madhya Pradesh.

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PM Modi, King Abdullah II share 8-point vision to deepen India-Jordan ties

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December 16,2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Amman, during which the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations, with the Prime Minister outlining an eight-point vision covering key areas of cooperation.

Describing the meeting as “productive”, PM Modi said he shared a roadmap focused on trade and economy, fertilisers and agriculture, information technology, healthcare, infrastructure, critical and strategic minerals, civil nuclear cooperation, and people-to-people ties.

In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister praised King Abdullah II’s personal commitment to advancing India–Jordan relations, particularly as both countries mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties this year.

“Held productive discussions with His Majesty King Abdullah II in Amman. His personal commitment towards vibrant India-Jordan relations is noteworthy. This year, we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of our bilateral diplomatic relations,” PM Modi said.

The meeting took place at the Al Husseiniya Palace, where the two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), both sides agreed to further deepen cooperation in areas including trade and investment, defence and security, counter-terrorism and de-radicalisation, fertilisers and agriculture, infrastructure, renewable energy, tourism, and heritage.

The MEA said both leaders reaffirmed their united stand against terrorism.

PM Modi arrived in Amman earlier on Monday and was received by Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, who accorded him a formal welcome. Following the talks, King Abdullah II hosted a banquet dinner in honour of the Prime Minister, reflecting the warmth of bilateral ties.

Jordan is the first leg of PM Modi’s three-nation tour. From Amman, the Prime Minister will travel to Ethiopia at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, marking his first official visit to the African nation. The tour will conclude with a visit to Oman.

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