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PM Modi 'failed' to protect rights of tribals in Chhattisgarh: Congress

The Congress alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had “failed” to protect the rights of tribal communities in Chhattisgarh

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024

Number of critical polling stations in Maoist-affected Bastar region up

Given the increased security threat posed by Naxals during the Lok Sabha polls, the Chhattisgarh State Election Commission (SEC) has adjusted its strategy compared to the Assembly polls held last November.

The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024

First-time MLA Kiran Singh Deo is the new Chhattisgarh BJP chief

In another surprising move, the Bharatiya Janata Party chose Jagdalpur MLA Kiran Singh Deo, a first-time legislator, as its State president for Chhattisgarh.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

SC order on Jheeram valley attack sparks fresh political wrangling in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh politics sees renewed wrangling after SC dismisses NIA plea against police probe into 2013 Jheeram Valley attack. Congress welcomes verdict, BJP seeks to thwart attempts to gain political mileage. CM Baghel accuses BJP of obstructing investigation, ex-CM Singh says matter will be probed after formation of BJP govt. Victims…

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Bhupesh Baghel and the subtle art of keeping voters distracted

The 88-year-old father of Bhupesh Baghel, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and the Congress party’s Other Backward Castes mascot in the Hindi belt, was dismissed as a crank by political experts we spoke to, when we discovered that the father was sent to jail by his son’s government in September…

Newslaundry · Nov 13, 2023

IAF choppers made 404 sorties to ferry polling staff in Naxal-hit Bastar during Chhattisgarh 1st phase elections: Official

IAF conducted 404 sorties with 8 MI-17 choppers for 6 days in Naxal-affected Bastar division for Chhattisgarh polls, ferrying 853 polling team members to 43 locations. 860 polling party members were sent to 156 polling stations in 5 districts. IAF's effort ensured smooth conduct of polls despite Naxalite attacks in…

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

IAF choppers made 404 sorties to ferry polling staff in Naxal-hit Bastar during Chhattisgarh 1st phase elections: Official

The Indian Air Force conducted 404 sorties with eight MI-17 choppers for six days, ferrying polling parties along with voting machines in Naxal-affected Bastar division during the recently held first phase of Chhattisgarh polls, a senior election official said on Friday.

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

‘Will win over 75 seats’: Cong Chhattisgarh president on Adivasi CM, Maoism, corruption

Chhattisgarh Congress president Deepak Baij is also an MP from Bastar, and he is now contesting the assembly polls from Chitrakoot constituency.  

Newslaundry · Nov 8, 2023

Bastar IGP, commissioner cast their votes for first phase of Chhattisgarh assembly elections

RAIPUR: Bastar range inspector general of police P Sundarraj in a statement said that citizens were enthusiastically fulfilling their constitutional responsibilities for the peace, security and development of Bastar region and security forces were continuously giving a befitting reply to the conspiracy of Maoists to carry out violent activities on…

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023

Chhattisgarh Assembly election | Amid hostile topography and extremism, a battle of ballot in Bastar region

A drive through the villages scattered around the newly completed Palli-Barsur Marg (PBM), part of an arterial State Highway in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, exposes the accessibility and security challenges of people in this Naxal heartland.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023