Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Hi While the final outcome of the election is still to be determined, the current trends suggest that the BJP is on course for a resounding victory in Madhya Pradesh. This victory would serve as a major boost for the party and strengthen its position in the Hindi heartland. If BJP manages to maintain its lead and secure a resounding victory, it will be a historic moment for Chouhan, who will become the first Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh to win four consecutive terms. So, what worked for Shivraj Singh? Watch to find out

Speaking to CNBC-TV18, MP Finance Minister Jayant Malaiya said the government had come to the decision of banning liquor shops after the Supreme Court recently directed shutting sale of alcohol near the highways.

"Alcohol prohibition will be implemented in the entire state by closing all liquor shops in a phased manner," Chouhan announced yesterday while addressing a programme at village Neemkhera (Heerapur) of Narsinghpur district.

With the Monsoon Session beginning on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appealed to parties to utilise Parliament time for discussing all issues and said running both the Houses is a shared responsibility of all, even as he exhorted them to move forward on the contentious Land Bill.

Addressing a press conference in the national capital following the Niti Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley claimed that several Chief Ministers had earlier agreed the land bill amendments.

While all Congress chief ministers remained absent from the meeting, it was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Jammu and Kashmir CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, among others.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan also said that government has allowed 49 percent foreign direct investment in defence and the government must now make a sincere effort to bring more and more employment into the sector.

The total investments committed are being compiled and will be out by tomorrow. Officials expect atleast Rs 2 lakh crore from this summit. In addition, as of now Rs 1,80,000 crore worth projects is being built across MP.

The survey, which interviewed 2,870 persons between October 13 and 20 in 140 locations in 35 constituencies, reveals that the BJP has gained in strength in the past five years with the electorate giving a thumbs up to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.