Nakul Nath's Mega Show Of Strength In Bhopal Sparks MP CM Face Buzz, c As Jitu Patwari, Harish Choudhary Attend

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Former Chief Minister Kamal Nath's son, Nakul Nath, sought to bolster his political standing after his loss in the Lok Sabha elections by staging a significant presence in the city on Saturday. Numerous supporters of Kamal Nath from various parts of the state convened for an event themed around the Diwali Milan function. Notably, Harish Choudhary, the present Congress state chief, and Jitu Patwari, president of the Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), also attended the gathering.

Following Nakul's arrival at the airport, his supporters chanted slogans, declaring him the future Chief Minister of the state. A plethora of former ministers, including Sajjan Singh Verma, Lakhan Ghanghoriya, Sukhdev Panse, Jaivardhan Singh, and Tarun Bhanot, also joined Kamal Nath at his residence, reflecting his growing political clout.

This display of support just two years before the Vidhan Sabha election suggests that Kamal Nath aims to create an environment that potentially hands over his political legacy to his son.

The event organizers attempted to gauge the level of support for Nakul among Kamal Nath's backers. Verma clarified that the event was not Nakul's debut, as a new face necessitates a proper introduction. Instead, the party ultimately decides the Chief Ministerial candidate. Nakul announced that the party would determine the CM candidate after forming the state government. Addressing his sentiment at a press conference, Nakul stated, "The party will decide the chief ministerial candidate; no one can predict it."

Commenting on Chhindwara's development under a BJP government, Nakul expressed his concern, saying, "Chhindwara remains my first love because after the formation of the BJP government, its development has stopped." MPCC president Jitu Patwari stated that Congressmen, including party leaders, are actively engaging in efforts to form the next state government.

Patwari affirmed that Nakul would remain a prominent figure in the state, emphasizing Kamal Nath's pivotal role in the state's development. The article also mentioned issues such as locked public toilets and families cooking outside, highlighting Bhopal's sanitation challenges ahead of the Swachh Survekshan 2026.