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BJP accuses of Bhupesh Baghel of receiving hawala money for campaign

BJP accuses Congress of using hawala money to fund Chhattisgarh poll campaign. Union Minister Smriti Irani says CM Bhupesh Baghel has played game of betting while in power. ED claims ₹508 crore paid to CM so far.

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ED’s statement a malicious attempt to tarnish my image: Baghel

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday said the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) claim that it was probing an alleged payment of about ₹508 crore by Mahadev betting app promoters to him was a joke and a malicious attempt to tarnish his image.

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Probing alleged payment of ₹508 cr. to Baghel by Mahadev app promoters: ED

The ED seized the cash purportedly from Mr. Das’s vehicle and his residence.

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Chhattisgarh CM takes a 30% cut, says Modi

PM Modi launches fresh attack on Chhattisgarh CM, urges people to vote out Congress. He claims 30% commission charged for projects, attacks Congress on corruption, development & nepotism. Promises bonus to Tendu leaf collectors & expedite PMAY if elected. Assures to protect interests of poor, tribals & backward. Seeks to…

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Contribution of tribal communities important in enriching Chhattisgarh's culture: PM Modi on its Foundation Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 1 extended greetings to the people of Chhattisgarh on its Foundation Day and said the contribution of tribal communities was important in enriching the culture of the State.

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Chhattisgarh assembly polls: CM Baghel files nomination from Patan seat

Bhupesh Baghel files nomination from Patan, expresses confidence Congress will retain power. CM accompanied by Speaker Charan Das Mahant and Home Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu. Baghel's wife applies 'tilak' at Bhilai residence. BJP has fielded Vijay Baghel, CM's nephew and Durg MP, in the seat. CM and BJP candidate both from…

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Himanta Biswa Sarma gets EC notice for speech targeting Chhattisgarh Minister

Himanta Biswa Sarma alleges Bhupesh Baghel opened "big market of religious conversion" in Chhattisgarh to weaken Sanatan Dharma. Criticizes Congress for failing to construct Ram temple in 70 years, attacking Baghel for farm loan waiver

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Communal cut and thrust roils Chhattisgarh poll blitz

Election-bound Chhattisgarh witnesses emergence of Hindu-Muslim divide as issue for first time. BJP seeks to build narrative against Congress govt. with allegations of polarisation & corruption. Congress defends turf with welfare promises

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Congress complains to EC against Home Minister and Assam CM

Congress complains to EC against Amit Shah, Himanta Biswa Sarma for violating MCC; alleges misuse of official machinery in Telangana, and against Gopal Singh Rajput. Party delegation submits 8 memoranda of poll code violations in 3 states. Complaint against Shah for claiming CM Baghel's govt lynched Chhattisgarh's son; Sarma for…

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Chhattisgarh farm loan waiver announcement raises new questions

Congress announces farm loan waiver in Chhattisgarh; questions raised on policy, political narrative. Government claims initiatives have strengthened rural economy, but loan waiver raises doubts

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Baghel hits back at ED’s allegations on Chhattisgarh’s ‘rice milling scam’

CM Baghel dismisses ED's allegation of ₹175 crore bribe in Chhattisgarh's custom rice milling scam. He claims ED released false figures to defame Congress govt. He also blames BJP's former CM Raman Singh for not milling 60-70 lakh tonnes of paddy during his tenure & saving ₹2,000 crore with new…

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BJP takes swipe at Congress over 'corruption' in poll-bound Chhattisgarh with cartoon portraying CM Baghel as Ravan

Chhattisgarh BJP posts cartoon of CM Baghel as 'Ravan', CM says abusing backward classes, tribals and Dalits has been BJP's tradition. CM urges people to celebrate Vijayadashami happily and defeat evil, truth will prevail

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BJP woos tribals with hope to win high-stakes Chhattisgarh Assembly polls

BJP faces uphill task to win tribal support in Chhattisgarh polls. PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda hold rallies in tribal belt. 29 seats reserved for STs, 32% of state's population. BJP won 25 of 29 ST-reserved seats in 2018. Congress banking on tribal welfare schemes. BJP trying to woo…

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In a repeat of 2018, Bhupesh Baghel promises loan waiver for Chhattisgarh farmers

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel announced if Congress retains power, farmers' loans will be waived. The 2018 promise to farmers contributed to Congress' landslide win. The BJP has yet to make any announcements for farmers, labourers, women or youths. Congress has made four key announcements: caste census, 20 quintals of paddy/acre,…

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Centre didn't play any role in bringing down Naxal menace in Chhattisgarh, our Govt.'s policy helped curb it: CM Baghel

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel said Congress’ high command will decide whether he would continue to be the CM or not if the Congress retains power in the State after the next month’s Assembly elections

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Central government may arrest me if get chance, hints Chhattisgarh CM Baghel

Accusing the BJP-led government at the centre of misusing its power as well as central agencies, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday alleged that the central government will immediately take action against him on getting an opportunity.

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Forest pitch: On the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections

A rejuvenated Aam Aadmi Party, a declining Janta Congress Chhattisgarh and the Bahujan Samaj Party are also in the fray, but the contest will likely remain between the Congress and the BJP

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Will proportional representation work in Congress after caste survey, Ravishankar Prasad asks

Attacking the Congress and other Opposition parties on the issue of nepotism, former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Ravishankar Prasad asked if proportional representation would be seen in their intra-party ranks if a caste census is conducted.

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Congress will cross 75 seats in Chhattisgarh, says AICC in-charge Kumari Selja

Congress confident of returning to power in Chhattisgarh; party leader Kumari Selja accuses BJP of blocking Bill to ensure higher reservation. Congress to cross 75 mark in 90-member Assembly, she says. Selja claims Congress delivered on promise to farmers, tribals, poor.

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Congress, BJP try to outscore each other over Baghel’s ‘Candy Crush’ photo

BJP claims Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel was playing Candy Crush at Congress meeting. Baghel hits back saying he'll continue to play traditional games and Candy Crush. BJP leaders accuse him of playing "scam games" and post his highest score on the game. CM says playing Candy Crush is not a…

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BJP's choice of two candidates sparks row, Chhattisgarh CM says attempt to play communal card

RAIPUR: Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has drawn criticism for selecting candidates linked to recent communal disturbances in Chhattisgarh.

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CM Baghel invokes regional pride for Congress repeat in Chhattisgarh

he Chhattisgarh Assembly election this time will be fought for the State’s pride and self-respect, say the chief Minister

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Poll announcement marks farewell of BJP in five States: Congress

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that the announcement also marks “the farewell of the BJP and its allies from these States”

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Chhattisgarh CM asks why Centre is not conducting census, accuses BJP of being anti-reservation

The opposition party recently asked why the Bagel government had not published the report of the socio-economic survey conducted in the state.

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