Congress stakes claim to form govt in MP, writes to Governor
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath has staked claim to form the government in the state. In his letter to Governor Anandiben Patel, Nath wrote that Congress has "emerged the single largest party with majority support" and "all the independents have in addition assured support to the Congress party." Meanwhile, Congress has secured 81 seats and is leading in 32.