Madhya Pradesh Election Result 2018 Highlights: 'An era of change upon MP', says Cong as Kamal Nath appointed CM

"Nath has been a close confidant of the Nehru-Gandhi family. Former prime minister Indira Gandhi had introduced him to the people of Chhindwara saying, “This is my third son. Please vote for him.”

At some point, 'Indira ke do haath, Sanjay Gandhi aur Kamal Nath(Indira’s two hands, Sanjay Gandhi and Kamal Nath)' was a popular slogan. Sanjay Gandhi was Nath’s schoolmate. Nath was also close to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

He has been former Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s trusted backdoor negotiator too. He played an important role in managing the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) 2.

In 2016, Nath’s close ties with Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)’s Mayawati helped a Congress candidate win a Rajya Sabha seat from Madhya Pradesh despite the party falling short by two seats."

Read the new Chief Minister-designate's entire profile here.

"I will meet the Governor tomorrow at 10:30 am and decide on the swearing-in ceremony," KamalNathtells media.

"I want to thank those who supported Congress party... I am confident that the future of MadhyaPradesh would be secured... I want to assure the people of MadhyaPradesh that we will fulfill our promises," CM designateKamalNathsays.

"Rahul Gandhi has elected KamalNathas the Chief Minister of MadhyaPradesh," announces senior Congress leader AK Antony to media.

Kamal Nath appointed as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh

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Congress announced senior party leader KamalNath as the Chief Minister of MadhyaPradesh. The party took to its Twitter handle to announce the news, stating that "an era of change is upon MP with him at the helm."

Congress MLAscurrently in a meeting, Chief Minister to be announced shortly.

CM probable Kamal Nath and senior Congress leader AK Anthony have reached Congress office in Bhopal, News18 has reported.

CM probables, KamalNath and Jyotiraditya Scindiahavereached Bhopal, CNN News18 has reported.

"There is no race... We are here to serve people of Madhya Pradesh... MP will get a CM today... Everything will be apparent in Bhopal," Jyotiraditya Scindiatold media persons after leaving RahulGandhi's residence in New Delhi.

Sources close to Kamal Nath have said that they had a very cordial meeting with Rahul Gandhi...Scindia was also present in the meeting.

– CNN-News 18

CM probable KamalNathhas left the residence of Congress President RahulGandhi.

"I am leaving for Bhopal, MLAs meeting will be held and we will announce the CM name after that," KamalNathtold media persons.

Sonia Gandhi has left from RahulGandhi's residence in New Delhi, CNN News18 has reported.

CM probable Kamal Nath has reached RahulGandhi's residence in New Delhi, CNN-News 18 has reported.