Veteran Congress Leader Offers Guidance Amid Viral Campaign Video

Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh advised Kartikey Singh Chouhan, son of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, following a viral video of his campaign speech. Singh urged Kartikey to speak responsibly, citing his own tenure as an example. The video stirred controversy ahead of the Budhni assembly by-election.

In a stirring development within Madhya Pradesh politics, veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has extended his guidance to Kartikey Singh Chouhan, son of Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. This comes after a campaign video of the younger Chouhan began circulating widely on social media.

Digvijaya Singh took to his X account to advise Kartikey Chouhan against making divisive speeches, urging him to emulate his father's measured public addresses. Reflecting on his own experience, Singh reminded the young politician of the collaborative nature of democracy and the responsibilities therein.

The controversy erupted as the Budhni assembly seat prepares for a by-election next month. This critical seat, a stronghold of Shivraj Singh Chouhan, became available after his parliamentary election victory. The Election Commission has outlined the nomination and polling schedule, with voting slated for November 13.

(With inputs from agencies.)