After the fall of the Congress-Janata Dal (Securities) government in Karnataka on Tuesday, things are moving fast in Madhya Pradesh. An exchange between Opposition leader Gopal Bhargava and Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Wednesday gave a glimpse of the manner in which things might unfold in the state. “Hamare oopar wale number 1 ya number 2 ka aadesh hua to 24 ghante bhi aapki sarkar nahi chalegi,” (if our No. 1 or No. 2 gives us a go-ahead, your government will not last a day), Bhargava said in the Assembly. The chief minister said: “Aapke oopar wale number 1 aur 2 samajhdar hain, isliye aadesh nahi de rahe hain. Aap chahen to avishwas prastaav le aayen (your No. 1 and 2 are wise, that’s why they haven't given you such orders; if you wish, bring a no-confidence motion).” Bhargava refused to give in. “In Karnataka, it was a coalition-based on greed. I believe the situation in Madhya Pradesh is much worse,” he said.

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