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Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
BJP's ‘Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign starts from Sunday
Bhopal: State BJP's Har Ghar Tiranga (Tricolour in every house) campaign will commence from Sunday. State BJP President Hemant Khandelwal said on instructions of the central leadership, party workers will hoist the tricolour with pride in every house. The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign will be run across the state from August 10 to August 15, Independence Day. The state BJP office said that the campaign will be organised at the divisional level from August 10 to August 14 by the party's Mahila Morcha and the BJYM (Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha). On August 14, on India Partition Horror Memorial Day, a silent procession will be taken out along with an exhibition. State party chief Hemant Khandelwal said that maximum participation of the general people and various organisations will also be ensured in the campaign along with a Tiranga Yatra. "From August 12 to August 14, a cleanliness drive will be run around the monuments of freedom struggle, war memorials, and important places related to the freedom movement across the state," Khandelwal said. "From August 13 to August 15, citizens and party workers will hoist the tricolour in all the houses and establishments of the state. After hoisting the flag on August 15, party workers will also ensure that it is taken down respectfully in the evening," he said. Khandelwal also said that after the cleanliness drive, along with offering floral tributes, the families of the war heroes, martyrs, and policemen who sacrificed their lives in the service of the country will be honoured by visiting their homes. The state BJP President said that under the campaign, a silent procession will be taken out in all the districts on August 14 to observe the Partition Horror Memorial Day. By organising meetings, the youth will be made aware of the horrors of the partition through exhibitions. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP chief pulls up PHE dept, sparks light exchange
Bhopal: A light-hearted exchange broke out in the assembly on Friday after newly-appointed BJP state president Hemant Khandelwal raised a question on vacant posts of engineers in the public health engineering (PHE) dept. During Question House, when asked the question to PHE minister Sampatiya Uike, Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar jokingly said: "You are the BJP president now. You could have informally talked to the minister about this. Why raise this question in the House?" Seizing the opportunity, legislative affairs minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said: "You will not understand. This is simplicity, which the BJP leaders have and you don't." As Singhar said something further with some BJP and Congress MLAs also speaking simultaneously, Khandelwal said he was not only the BJP president but also an MLA from Betul. It was his duty to raise issues of public interest regarding his constituency, he said. Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar also said as an MLAs, he would continue to raise issues of public interest despite being elected the BJP state president.
India Gazette
08-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
MP CM Mohan Yadav, state BJP chief Hemant Khandelwal call on several Union ministers in New Delhi
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 8 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Hemant Khandelwal called on several Union Ministers in New Delhi during their visit to the national capital on Tuesday. CM Yadav along with BJP chief Khandelwal met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting & Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan and Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi. 'Today, during my visit to New Delhi, I met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and discussed various issues,' CM Yadav said in a post on X. Similarly, in another post, the CM added, 'During my visit to Delhi on Tuesday, I paid a courtesy visit to Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting & Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan. On this occasion, Madhya Pradesh BJP state President Hemant Khandelwal was also present.' Additionally, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi shared a post on his official handle X after the meeting with CM Yadav and BJP chief Khandelwal and highlighted that they held discussion about enhancing the implementation of key schemes such as PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) 'Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav along with Madhya Pradesh BJP State President Hemant Khandelwal, paid a visit in New Delhi today. We held detailed discussions on boosting the implementation of key schemes like PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM. All steps are being taken to accelerate renewable energy growth in the state, ensuring that the people of Madhya Pradesh benefit from reliable, clean, and sustainable electricity,' Joshi said in the post. (ANI)
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
New BJP state prez gets a grand welcome in Indore
Indore: Madhya Pradesh BJP chief Hemant Khandelwal on Monday lauded the efforts put in by party workers in taking the party to heights in Indore, but asked them to spread thew word of the goods works of the govt among the masses. "We are already strong and thus, we won all the seats of Indore. But whatever shortcoming would be there, we will remove it and will further strengthen the party's base," Khandelwal said addressing a gathering of BJP workers in Indore. He also expressed wish BJP to continue to grow as a disciplined organization. "I am just a party worker, belongs to a tribal district. I have been assigned many big assignments by the party, but I always try to not to be highlighted in media while performing the duties and strengthening BJP" he said. Khandelwal received a fervent welcome in Indore on Monday, marked by both enthusiastic support and moments of significant chaos. His visit began with prayers at Khajrana Ganesh Temple and a visit to the Gurudwara at Pipliya Rao, before culminating in a large party workers' conference at Solaris Garden Hotel. Upon arriving at Khajrana Ganesh Temple, Khandelwal was met with an immediate show of strength from local leaders, eager to demonstrate their influence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo This led to jostling with police as supporters vied to get close, causing a delay before Khandelwal could finally enter the temple for darshan. After his prayers, he stated, "Our party is already at great heights; we will take it even further." A cheque of Rs 4.25 crore for 'Ajivan Sahyog Nidhi' (Lifetime Contribution Fund) was handed over to the new BJP state chief. The welcome ceremony, which involved groups of party workers from all assembly constituencies of Indore, along with various 'Morchas' (front organisations), led to considerable chaos on the stage as each group vied for attention. Public Faces Woes Amidst Welcoming Cavalcade: While BJP workers showcased immense enthusiasm to welcome their new state chief on Monday, this fervour translated into chaotic scenes at several junctures. Commuters faced long traffic jams at Khajrana Square, AB Road, Ring Road, and Rau during the passage of Khandelwal's motorcade. At various intersections, traffic police and volunteers struggled to manage the flow, with jams particularly noticeable during the evening peak hours. As hundreds of party workers from all the assembly constituencies of Indore followed Khandelwal's motorcade before marking attendance in the main event, the same resulted in commuters facing jams and looking for alternate routes to reach their destination.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Hemant Khandelwal is new MP BJP chief; state presidents named in 9 units
Madhya Pradesh BJP on Wednesday appointed Baitul MLA Hemant Khandelwal as its new state president, ending a vacancy of over five years. Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who oversaw the state unit's organisational elections, announced Khandelwal's appointment after he emerged as the sole nominee on Tuesday. Khandelwal, who belongs to the Vaishya community, is seen as a consensus choice amid internal discussions over caste representation. With the state already having an OBC chief minister, a Brahmin and a Dalit as deputy CMs, the selection of Khandelwal helps the BJP further balance its caste equations. The son of four-time MP Vijay Khandelwal, Hemant was elected MP from Baitul in a 2008 bypoll after his father's death. Following the constituency's reservation in 2009, he transitioned to organisational roles, serving as state party treasurer for four years and leading BJP's office-building efforts across districts. He reportedly impressed the central leadership during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls with his coordination skills. BJP national vice-president Saudan Singh is said to have first proposed Khandelwal's name, which later gained wider support. Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan credited him with suggesting the CM RISE school initiative during the announcement. Khandelwal's appointment is part of a broader organisational reshuffle under the BJP's second phase of Sangathan Parv (Organisational Drive). New state chiefs have been appointed in a total of nine states and union territories: Live Events Madhya Pradesh - Hemant Khandelwal Maharashtra - Ravindra Chavan Telangana - N. Ramchander Rao Andhra Pradesh - PVN Madhav Uttarakhand - Mahendra Bhatt Himachal Pradesh - Rajeev Bindal Puducherry - VP Ramalingam Mizoram - Beichhua Andaman & Nicobar Islands - Anil Tiwari With these additions, the BJP has now completed internal elections in 28 states and UTs, well above the 19 required to initiate the national presidential poll. Party insiders say appointments for West Bengal and Odisha are expected soon, while elections in key states like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Delhi, and Haryana will determine the timeline for the national president's election.
