DARK SECRETS: 29 - The Real Truth

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel accuses BJP government of weaponizing central agencies for political gains

RAIPUR: Amidst Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on his close aides, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel alleged on Thursday that the BJP government at the center is targeting officers and party leaders using central agencies.

The Times of India · Aug 24, 2023

After ED raid, Chhattisgarh CM's advisor Vinod Verma claims harassment, links actions to 'dacoity'

RAIPUR: A day after the Enforcement Directorate raided his residence, Vinod Verma, the political advisor to the chief minister of Chhattisgarh, accused the central agency of harassment.

The Times of India · Aug 24, 2023

BJP is playing ‘dirty tricks’ to intimidate and rattle us: Congress on ED raids in Chhattisgarh

Congress accuses the BJP of deploying its "dirtiest tricks to intimidate and rattle" the party ahead of Chhattisgarh Assembly elections. The ED conducted searches at the premises of Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s personal staff.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

BJP flays CM Mann for neglecting people of Punjab in need of hour

BJP accuses Punjab CM Mann of neglecting State during floods, says he's busy in political rallies in poll-bound Chhattisgarh. Mann's actions termed "highly insensitive and irresponsible" by BJP spokesperson.

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Conjunctivitis patients show 84% positivity for human enteroviruses: AIIMS Raipur study

RAIPUR: Real-time PCR tests on 30 samples have revealed an 84% positivity rate for Human Enteroviruses collected from patients infected with conjunctivitis at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur.

The Times of India · Aug 20, 2023

Congress targeting to win at least 75 out of 90 assembly seats in Chhattisgarh: Kumari Selja

Congress aims to win 75 of 90 seats in Chhattisgarh assembly polls. Rahul Gandhi to address youth convention in Raipur on Sept. 2.

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Arvind Kejriwal kicks off poll campaign in Chhattisgarh, unveils 10-point AAP guarantee

RAIPUR: Announcing a ten-point "AAP guarantee card", Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday claimed that the schools in Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh were in terrible condition and AAP is the only party in the country that promises to build modern schools and hospitals.

The Times of India · Aug 19, 2023

AAP announced 10 poll promises for Chhattisgarh, including unemployment allowance and free electricity

AAP unveils 10 poll guarantees for Chhattisgarh, including ₹1,000 for select women, ₹3,000 unemployment allowance, free electricity and ₹1cr for families of security personnel who die on duty. Kejriwal takes dig at Congress government and claims Delhi's schools better. INDIA bloc dynamics allow BJP to question AAP's credentials.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Assembly poll: Chhattisgarh CM takes dig at BJP’s first list of candidates

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel took a swipe at the BJP over the issue of nepotism as the party named Vikrant Singh, nephew of BJP leader Raman Singh, in its first list of candidates for the 2023 Assembly election.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

CPI (Maoist) Central Committee member Malla Raji Reddy dies of illness in Dandakaranya forest region

Malla Raji Reddy, 71, a top Maoist leader and Central Committee member of the banned outfit, died of ill-health in Chhattisgarh's Dandakaranya forest region. He was an expert in guerrilla warfare tactics and a key leader in furthering the movement in the region. He had several cases pending against him…

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023