Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections 2023: 7 MPs in the Legislative Battleground – Victory comes at a cost

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections 2023: The aftermath of the assembly elections in five states brings the spotlight on the election results unfolding today in four states, excluding Mizoram. Madhya Pradesh witnesses a unique scenario as 7 Members of Parliament are vying for victory in the legislative elections. Notably, three of them hold the esteemed position of Union Ministers.

Let's dissect the implications of their electoral ventures.

The Notable Contestants

1. Prahlad Patel: Union Minister, contesting from Narsinghpur Assembly seat.
2. Narendra Singh Tomar: Union Minister, in the race from Dimani seat.
3. Faggan Singh Kulaste: Union Minister, seeking victory from Niwas assembly seat.
4. Reeti Pathak: MP from Sidhi, challenging for Sidhi City Assembly seat.
5. Ganesh Singh: Satna MP, competing for Satna assembly seat.
6. Rakesh Singh: MP from Jabalpur, in the fray for Jabalpur West seat.
7. Uday Pratap Singh: Hoshangabad MP, BJP candidate from Gadarwara assembly seat.

Victory Comes with Limited Rewards

Winning the legislative elections may not translate into substantial benefits for these MPs and Union Ministers. Their political stature may not witness a significant boost, and the highest reward could be a ministerial position within the state. Their influence will likely be confined to Madhya Pradesh, and broader political ascension seems improbable.

BJP's Potential Win and the CM Conundrum

In the event of a BJP victory, not all successful MPs are poised to become Chief Ministers. The decision is expected to align with the preferences of PM Modi and Amit Shah. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, though a prominent figure, seems to have been sidelined by the party in Madhya Pradesh.

Unwilling Warriors: Reluctance Among MPs

Interestingly, many MPs and Union Ministers reluctantly accepted the challenge of contesting the legislative elections in Madhya Pradesh. While not all expressed their discontent publicly, behind closed doors, these leaders conveyed their reluctance to supporters. The sentiment is clear – they feel compelled to fight, yet lack genuine enthusiasm.

Kailash Vijayvargiya's Displeasure

Kailash Vijayvargiya, contesting from the Indore-1 Assembly seat, openly voiced his displeasure when given the ticket. He proclaimed that he wasn't inclined towards participating in these "minor elections."

Victory with Compromises

As the election results unfold, the fate of these 7 MPs in Madhya Pradesh hangs in the balance. While victory may come, the compromises made and the limited political gains might leave them questioning the true worth of their electoral endeavours.