Kamal Nath writes to governor, stakes claim to form govt in Madhya Pradesh  

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath wrote to Governor Anandiben Patel late on Tuesday night, staking claim to form the government in the state, a party spokesperson said.

The party claimed it has the support of the independent candidates also.

“The Congress party has emerged as the single largest party with a majority support. All the independents have in addition assured support to the Congress party,” the letter said.

“As the president of Pradesh Congress Committee, I seek an appointment with your Excellency late tonight, as soon as the results are officially declared along with my senior leaders to apprise you and seek your permission to form government in the state of Madhya Pradesh,” Nath said in the letter.

According to Election Commission, Congress in Madhya Pradesh had bagged the majority by winning 114 seats and the BJP could only get 109. Four seats have been won by independent candidates.

The SP won 1 seat, the BSP has won 2 seats.

Here you can read the full text of the letter: