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India could have achieved Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of a $5 trillion GDP target much earlier if it hadn't been for the country's habit of importing gold, according to a member of his economic advisory team. Nilesh Shah, a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM, stated that Indians have spent around $500 billion on gold imports in the last 21 years. He argued that by avoiding this habit, India could have become a $5 trillion economy long before and may have lost one-third of its GDP by not making the right financial investments. Shah also highlighted the issue of smuggling, with people successfully bringing back gold jewellery from destinations like Dubai. Instead, he suggested that investing in Indian entrepreneurs such as the Tatas, Ambanis, Birlas, Wadia, and Adani would have had a positive impact on the country's GDP and per capita income. 
Congress leader Kamal Nath has expressed confidence that his party will win the 2023 Madhya Pradesh Assembly election. Speaking to news agency ANI, Nath stated that he did not need to look at any trends until 11 am and trusted the voters. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was leading in 122 seats, while the Congress was leading in 98, as vote-counting began with postal ballots. The BJP is expected to retain the state it has dominated since 2003, with four of nine exit polls giving the party an advantage. However, the Congress is hopeful of upsetting the BJP, although the numbers do not seem to be in its favor. Nath played down the exit polls' predictions and reminded Congress workers of their strength. Meanwhile, Shivraj Chouhan, the former Chief Minister, remains confident that the BJP will return to power for a fifth time.
Posters congratulating Kamal Nath on becoming the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh were found outside the Congress party's office in Bhopal on Sunday morning, just before the vote counting for the 2023 Assembly election began. The posters read, "Congratulations to the honourable Kamal Nath for becoming Chief Minister." Senior party leaders also tweeted their congratulations ahead of the vote counting. Former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh urged all Congress candidates to remain alert and conduct fair counting of votes. However, when asked about the poster, Singh redirected the question. Congress leader Pawan Khera expressed confidence that the party would reclaim power in Madhya Pradesh and also win in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to retain power in Madhya Pradesh, a state they have dominated since 2003, despite the Congress' efforts to upset their rival's apple cart.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the halfway mark in the Rajasthan assembly election, leading with 106 seats while the Congress trails with 79 seats, according to early leads. The Rajasthan assembly has a total of 199 seats, with the halfway mark being 100. The Congress has been in power in Rajasthan in the previous term. In the 2018 election, the BJP had a vote share of 38.77% while the Congress had 39.30%. Both parties are now reaching out to winning independents and rebel candidates at various levels. Over 40 rebels from both the BJP and Congress had contested the Rajasthan election after being denied tickets. While most exit polls predicted an advantage for the BJP, three exit polls had forecasted a Congress win in Rajasthan. Rajasthan Congress leader CP Joshi has already distributed ladoos to celebrate the election.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has expressed confidence that the party will retain power in Madhya Pradesh with a full majority. Early leads in the assembly election show that the BJP has won 124 seats out of the 230-seat assembly, while the Congress trails with 100 seats. Chouhan attributed the party's success to the blessings of the people and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Jyotiraditya Scindia, another BJP leader and Union Minister, echoed Chouhan's sentiments, stating that the people's faith in the Prime Minister and the welfare schemes implemented by the government were the reasons for the BJP's strong mandate. Both leaders expressed optimism about forming a government with a complete majority once the final results are announced.
Early trends in the Chhattisgarh state elections show that the Congress party has crossed the halfway mark, in line with exit poll predictions. At 9:40 am, the Congress was leading in 54 seats, while the BJP was at 35, with postal ballots being the first to be opened. However, the postal ballots only account for a small percentage of the total votes. BJP veteran and former Chief Minister, Raman Singh, expressed optimism in a tweet, stating that the "darkness has dispersed" and the BJP is coming. Exit polls suggest that the Congress is expected to cross the majority mark of 46 seats on its own, while only two out of nine exit polls give the BJP the necessary 46+ seats to win the state. The Congress is relying on Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's track record, as he rebuilt the party after a devastating Maoist attack in 2013. The elections took place in two phases on November 7 and 17, with a voter turnout of 76.31 percent.
A global outbreak of a new bacterial pneumonia strain known as White Lung Syndrome has raised concerns, particularly due to its impact on children aged three to eight. While the exact cause of the outbreak is still unknown, experts suspect it may be linked to a newly identified strain of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a common bacterium responsible for respiratory infections. White Lung Syndrome is characterized by white patches on chest X-rays and encompasses various respiratory illnesses such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM), and silicosis. ARDS occurs when fluid accumulates in the air sacs of the lungs, making breathing difficult. PAM is a rare lung disease caused by calcium deposits in the air sacs, leading to shortness of breath and chest pain. Silicosis, on the other hand, is caused by inhaling silica dust and can also cause respiratory symptoms. Symptoms of White Lung Syndrome include shortness of breath, coughing, chest pain, fever, and fatigue. The underlying cause is believed to involve a combination of bacterial, viral, and environmental factors. Treatment options vary depending on the cause and severity of the condition, ranging from antibiotics and antivirals to oxygen therapy and corticosteroids.
The Madhya Pradesh election results are being declared today, with counting of votes starting at 8 am IST. The state has been a stronghold for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the past twenty years, except for a 15-month period when the Congress came to power in 2018. BJP's Shivraj Singh Chouhan, a four-time Chief Minister, has not been officially declared as the candidate for the top post in 2023. The Congress is hoping to make a comeback after over two decades in the opposition. The state saw its highest-ever voter turnout of over 77% during the Assembly polls. The BJP is seen as having the advantage on paper, with three of the last four elections in their favor. The Congress sees this election as a chance for redemption after losing power in 2020 due to defections led by Jyotiraditya Scindia. The BJP aims to capitalize on the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for a fifth win in the state.
The counting of votes for the Telangana Assembly elections will begin today at 8 am, as the state decides whether K Chandrasekhar Rao of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) will retain power for a third term or if the BJP or Congress will take control. The BRS is relying on its social welfare programs to stay in the lead, while the Congress hopes for a repeat of its success in neighboring Karnataka. The BJP aims to expand its reach in southern India by making inroads into Telangana. The three parties will need to reach the magic number of 60 seats in the 119-seat Assembly to form a government. Most exit polls predict a victory for the Congress, with BRS in second place and the BJP trailing behind. The counting of votes for all five states that went to polls last month will begin at 8 am.
The counting of votes in Rajasthan is set to be a riveting show, despite exit polls predicting a victory for the BJP. The state has a history of voting out the incumbent party, making the outcome uncertain. Both the BJP and Congress campaigned intensely, with the BJP deploying senior ministers and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while the Congress focused on grassroots campaigning. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot projected confidence, but exit polls indicate a challenging task for him to secure a second consecutive term. The polls suggest that the BJP may win comfortably with 104 seats, while the Congress may secure 86 seats. However, there is a chance that the BJP could find itself on the other side of the fence, as there is not a marked difference in the poll promises of the two parties. Both parties have struggled with inner rifts and factionalism, with the Congress facing a feud between Gehlot and Sachin Pilot. The lack of a Chief Ministerial candidate for the BJP may also affect their fortunes. Overall, the Rajasthan election promises to be a cliffhanger.
The counting of votes for three heartland states and one in the south has begun in India, with the results seen as a bellwether for next year's Lok Sabha polls. Exit polls have predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will retain Madhya Pradesh and reclaim Rajasthan, while the Congress is projected to win a second term in Chhattisgarh and secure a victory in Telangana. However, exit polls can often be inaccurate. The contest in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh is generating the most suspense, with Telangana also looking promising for the Congress. A victory in Madhya Pradesh could boost the stock of Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the four-time Chief Minister of the state. The results will be crucial for both the BJP and Congress ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
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