A BJP delegation met Governor Lalji Tandon on Saturday requesting him to conduct a floor test in the assembly.

BJP leaders Gopal Bhargava, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Narottam Mishra, and Bhupendra Singh were part of the delegation that met the governor.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kamal-nath-discusses-floor-test-with-governor-amid-mp-government-crisis-286130">Kamal Nath discusses floor test with governor amid MP government crisis</a>

The delegation handed over a letter to the governor requesting him to hold an assembly session before March 16 and conduct the floor test.

They have also requested the governor for videography of the floor test.

Also see: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/politics-in-madhya-pradesh-infected-by-coronavirus-kamal-nath-286156">Politics in Madhya Pradesh infected by coronavirus: Kamal Nath</a>

22 Congress MLAs, including six ministers, have tendered their resignation from the Legislative Assembly on March 10.

The legislators sent their resignation letters soon after Jyotiraditya Scindia resigned from the Congress.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jyotiraditya-scindia-files-nomination-for-rajya-sabha-elections-286152">Jyotiraditya Scindia files nomination for Rajya Sabha elections</a>

Congress has been witnessing an internal turf war in Madhya Pradesh since the party formed a government in the state.

Of late, the rift between Scindia and Kamal Nath came out in the open with the former criticizing the Chief Minister on multiple occasions.

Scindia later went on to join the BJP.

A BJP delegation met Governor Lalji Tandon on Saturday requesting him to conduct a floor test in the assembly. BJP leaders Gopal Bhargava, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Narottam Mishra, and Bhupendra Singh were part of the delegation that met the governor.

A BJP delegation met Governor Lalji Tandon on Saturday requesting him to conduct a floor test in the assembly. BJP leaders Gopal Bhargava, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Narottam Mishra, and Bhupendra Singh were part of the delegation that met the governor. Also read: Kamal Nath discusses floor test with governor amid MP government crisis The delegation handed over a letter to the governor requesting him to hold an assembly session before March 16 and conduct the floor test. They have also requested the governor for videography of the floor test. Also see: Politics in Madhya Pradesh infected by coronavirus: Kamal Nath 22 Congress MLAs, including six ministers, have tendered their resignation from the Legislative Assembly on March 10. The legislators sent their resignation letters soon after Jyotiraditya Scindia resigned from the Congress. Also read: Jyotiraditya Scindia files nomination for Rajya Sabha elections Congress has been witnessing an internal turf war in Madhya Pradesh since the party formed a government in the state. Of late, the rift between Scindia and Kamal Nath came out in the open with the former criticizing the Chief Minister on multiple occasions. Scindia later went on to join the BJP.

BJP delegation meets MP Governor, requests floor test

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Bhupendra Singh has blamed "porn" for the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/death-penalty-to-child-rapists-president-ram-nath-kovind-promulgates-the-ordinance-to-amend-pocso-act-131985">rising number of child rapes and molestation cases</a> against women.

He also said that his&nbsp;government was thinking of banning pornography in Madhya Pradesh and that they would seek Centre's assistance for the same.

He said, " We think the reason for rising number of child rapes and molestation cases is porn. We are contemplating banning porn in Madhya Pradesh, will approach Centre in the Centre."

His comments have come at a time when regular reports&nbsp;of&nbsp;rape and molestation were reported in the country.&nbsp;

The country recently engulfed in a massive outrage over the brutal rape and murder of an eight-year-old&nbsp;in Kathua Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

To counter the rising number of crimes against children and women in the country the government has also introduced strict amendments in the POCSO Act&nbsp;allowing courts to award death penalty to those convicted of raping children up to 12 years of age.

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Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Bhupendra Singh said, 'We think the reason for rising number of child rapes and molestation cases is porn. We are contemplating banning porn in Madhya Pradesh, will approach Centre in the Centre'

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Bhupendra Singh has blamed "porn" for the rising number of child rapes and molestation cases against women. He also said that his government was thinking of banning pornography in Madhya Pradesh and that they would seek Centre's assistance for the same. He said, " We think the reason for rising number of child rapes and molestation cases is porn. We are contemplating banning porn in Madhya Pradesh, will approach Centre in the Centre." His comments have come at a time when regular reports of rape and molestation were reported in the country. The country recently engulfed in a massive outrage over the brutal rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua Jammu and Kashmir. To counter the rising number of crimes against children and women in the country the government has also introduced strict amendments in the POCSO Act allowing courts to award death penalty to those convicted of raping children up to 12 years of age. We think the reason for rising number of child rape and molestation cases is porn. We are contemplating banning porn in Madhya Pradesh, will approach Centre in the matter: Bhupendra Singh, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister pic.twitter.com/sTpHIkGq5I — ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2018 ×

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