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No exit poll between 7 a.m. November 7 and 6.30 p.m. November 30: Election Commission

EC bans conduct, publication and publicity of exit polls for five State Assembly elections from Nov 7-30. Polls in Chhattisgarh on Nov 7 and 17, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana on Nov 7, 17, 25 and 30 respectively. Violators face imprisonment of up to two years or fine or…

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Unaccounted cash, illicit liquor, valuables worth more than ₹38.34 crore seized since October 9

“Unaccounted cash, illicit liquor and valuables worth more than ₹38.34 crore have been seized by officials in Chhattisgarh so far since the model code of conduct came into force in the poll-bound Chhattisgarh on October 9,” an official said on October 31.

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The ordeal of long walk to vote ends for Chhattisgarh villagers as polling station comes closer

In Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, Kaate Netam, 80, and her fellow villagers no longer need to walk miles to cast their vote due to improved security and infrastructure. A bridge over the Indravati river and a CRPF camp have enabled voting to be conducted in Pahunar village, while 126 new locations…

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Chhattisgarh polls: Priyanka Gandhi promises ₹500 subsidy per gas cylinder, loan waiver for SHGs

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra promises loan waivers, free cooking gas, free electricity, free treatment for road accident victims, upgraded schools, and purchase of Tivara at support price if Congress retains power in Chhattisgarh. Slams BJP for misleading people in name of religion.

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Experts weigh in on Chhattisgarh Congress promise of free education in government institutions

Experts say the Congress promise in Chhattisgarh of providing free education at government institutions could add to the State’s financial burden

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Congress tries to woo farmers, labourers in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday promised free treatment facilities for up to ₹10 lakh to the poor in Chhattisgarh if his party were re-elected to power in the poll-bound State.

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Andhra Pradesh police step up security along inter-State border in wake of elections in Telangana, Chhattisgarh

Security has been tightened along the inter-State borders of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Chhattisgarh in view of the Assembly elections in the neighbouring States. The police are maintaining a strict vigil on the movement of the cadres of banned CPI (Maoist), flow of liquor and money, and distribution of freebies…

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NMDC flags off Mobile Environment Lab for Chhattisgarh

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In Chhattisgarh, Rahul Gandhi does OBC outreach and offers a bundle of promises

Caste census will be conducted in the country if the Congress is voted to power (at the Centre), he said.

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46 crorepati candidates in fray for phase-I of Chhattisgarh polls; AAP nominee leads with over ₹40 crore assets

Out of the 223 candidates fighting the November 7 first phase polls, 46 are crorepatis, the report said.

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Ajit Jogi-founded party releases fifth list of 27 candidates for second phase of Chhattisgarh polls

JCC (J) releases 5th list of 27 candidates for Chhattisgarh polls. List includes former Mayor Madhu Bai Kinnar, transgender, and ex-Congress leader Gorelal Barman. Party has announced candidates for 60 of 90 seats. BSP-GGP alliance, JCC (J) struggling to remain politically relevant. JCC (J) won 5 seats in 2018 polls,…

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More women voters in Bastar, but meagre representation

In Chhattisgarh's Bastar, 10.4 lakh women outnumber 9.97 lakh men eligible to vote, yet only one woman candidate each from Congress and BJP are contesting. Despite initiatives to empower women, their representation in electoral politics is low. Women are active socially and politically, but winnability is a factor. With Parliament…

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Countdown for Narendra Modi has begun, says Ashok Gehlot

CM Gehlot hits out at BJP for ED raids on Congress leaders in Rajasthan. Gehlot says ED is being used as a "political weapon" and the countdown for PM Modi has begun. Chhattisgarh CM Baghel also commented on ED's "prowl" in the country. Congress protests outside ED office, BJP spokesperson…

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Assam CM Himanta’s ‘Akbar’ remark | Congress, BJP engage in war of words

The Congress and the BJP have engaged in a war of words over Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s ‘Akbar’ remark made during a public speech in poll-bound Chhattisgarh’s Kawardha. T

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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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BJP releases final list for Chhattisgarh polls, fields Rajesh Agarwal from Ambikapur

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday released its fourth and final list of candidates for the upcoming Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, fielding party leader Rajesh Agarwal from Ambikapur constituency against state Deputy Chief Minister TS Singh Deo.

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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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ED alleges another scam in poll-bound Chhattisgarh with a face value of ₹175 crore

ED probes money laundering angle in alleged Custom Rice Milling Scam in Chhattisgarh, claims ₹175 crore bribes generated for 'higher powers'. Ex-MD of MARKFED and office-bearer of local rice millers' association accused of increasing special incentive from ₹40 to ₹120 per quintal, collecting kickbacks of ₹175 Crore. ED conducted search…

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Chhattisgarh polls | Deadline for withdrawal of nomination ends, 223 candidates in fray for first phase of 20 seats

223 candidates in fray for Chhattisgarh's first phase polls on November 7. 294 filed nominations, 253 valid after scrutiny. Prominent candidates include Congress’ Deepak Baij, BJP's Raman Singh, Congress MLA Anup Nag

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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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