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Seven times more goods and cash to induce voters seized from five poll bound states as compared to 2018

EC reports ₹1,760 crore worth of freebies, drugs, cash, liquor and precious metals seized in 5 poll-going states since Oct 9. Seizures 7 times more than 2018 assembly polls. Polls held in MP, Chhattisgarh & Mizoram; Rajasthan & Telangana to vote Nov 25 & 30.

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Ramadoss takes a jibe at Chief Minister over caste census

Dr. Ramadoss criticizes TN CM Stalin for not conducting caste census. He cites Bihar, Karnataka, Odisha, AP, Telangana, Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh for conducting or planning to conduct caste surveys. He believes CM has a political strategy to achieve twin objectives of caste census & social justice. He urges CM to…

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RPF rescues 247 missing and runaway children, and child beggars so far this year in Vijayawada Division, say officials

RPF rescues 247 missing and runaway children, and child beggars so far this year in Vijayawada Division, say officials. All the children have been produced before the Child Welfare Committees concerned, and a majority of them are from States such as Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh, say officials.

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Bhupesh Baghel: Social justice champion or protector of caste elite interests?

Bhupesh Baghel has been described in the media as a person with bigger ambitions than returning as the chief minister of Chhattisgarh in the ongoing assembly elections.

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Morning digest | Over 74% voter turnout recorded in Chhattisgarh, M.P. Assembly polls; six militants killed in J&K operations, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 18, 2023

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In a first, all polling booths in Raipur (North) Assembly constituency managed by women: EC

For 1st time, all booths in an Assembly seat managed by all-women teams; 1,046 women deployed in 201 booths; 100% turnout in Sonewani booth; EC urged all sections to vote; 11 booths set up in Bharatpur-Sonhat for fewer than 100 voters; 100% enrolment of PVTGs. #ElectionCommission #Chhattisgarh #MadhyaPradesh #Voting #Women…

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Voter turnout crosses 74% in Chhattisgarh, M.P. Assembly polls

Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh polls: Tight security, violence reported; provisional turnout 75.41% & 74% respectively. Jawan killed in Naxalite blast, woman died in queue and man in elephant attack. Bigwigs in fray, BJP accused of distributing money and liquor. ECI asked to take action against Home Minister's statement. BJP CM…

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Congress guarantee schemes rebadged as PM guarantee schemes says, Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah says Congress schemes rebadged as PM Modi's guarantee schemes. BJP sending vans with PM's guarantee schemes. Modi scared of Siddaramaiah, constantly refers to him in speeches. Congress schemes implemented/under process. Kumaraswamy practices politics of hate/vendetta. Yathindra not interfering in transfers/postings. Entry of JD(S) MLAs to Congress welcomed to…

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Voting underway for second phase of assembly polls in Chhattisgarh

Voting for the second phase of assembly polls in Chhattisgarh began on Friday for seventy constituencies. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning digest | Voting for all 230 Assembly seats in M.P. and 70 seats in Chhattisgarh today; Australia beats South Africa to set up a ICC World Cup title clash with India, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 17, 2023

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Chhattisgarh election | ₹11.50 lakh cash seized from BJP candidate's vehicle

Police seized ₹11.50 lakh from BJP candidate's vehicle in Korba district, Chhattisgarh, a day before second phase of Assembly elections. Villagers intercepted the vehicle and informed police. Ex-MLA Ram Dayal Uikey failed to produce documents for the cash.

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Chhattisgarh Assembly election | ‘Swing’ belt of Bilaspur could prove crucial for both Congress, BJP

Chhattisgarh Assembly election: In Bilaspur division, the Congress and the BJP battle for 25 seats. Both parties deployed top guns for campaigning in the region. BJP claims to win 20 seats, Congress promises to hike paddy procurement rate &and waive loans if they retain power.

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On caste census, only electoral resonance can move the needle forward for BJP

BJP tests political ideas in State polls; caste census demand by Congress, INDIA grouping poses problems. Upper caste anxiety over OBCs' demands for more reservation may hurt BJP. PM Modi, Amit Shah make references to caste census, but no definitive stance. BJP may use Rohini Commission report to promote interests…

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High decibel campaign ends in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh

Campaigning for MP & CG Assembly polls ends; PM Modi appeals to voters in MP to elect BJP for development; Congress & BJP locked in a keen battle; Kharge & Vadra attack Modi & Scindia respectively. PM Modi & Congress accuse each other of dynastic & negative politics.

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Chhattisgarh countdown echoes with corruption, communalism charges

Amit Shah highlighted the accusations of appeasement and corruption against the State government, while Rahul Gandhi highlighted his party’s election promises

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Modi living the good life, Rahul says at rally in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh elections 2023; Rahul Gandhi said, “The day the OBCs, Dalits and tribals of this country come to know about their actual population and true strength, this country will change forever. This will be the biggest revolutionary decision after Independence.”

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‘Give jobs instead of loan waivers’: Discontent and joy as Chhattisgarh parties eye farmers’ vote

From loan waivers to increased paddy prices, issues surrounding farmers have taken centre-stage in the campaigns and manifestos for the Chhattisgarh assembly elections.

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People angry with Congress, have unbreakable faith in BJP: PM Modi on last day of campaign in M.P., Chhattisgarh

People have this unbreakable faith that only the BJP can make a developed State belonging to the 21st century, PM Modi said in the message to Madhya Pradesh voters.

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Congress raises questions on release of PM-Kisan instalment two days ahead of M.P., Chhattisgarh polls

Congress questions PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi's 15th instalment release two days before Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh elections. 6th installment released Aug 1, 2020 & 9th Aug 9, 2021. 12th instalment released Oct 17, 2020. 15th instalment released Nov 15, 2023. Is delay intentional? Counting of votes for these states on Dec…

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Gandhi family filled its coffers by destroying poor people, alleges Smriti Irani in Chhattisgarh

Union Min. Irani slams Cong. for destroying poor in Chhattisgarh by getting them addicted to betting & liquor. She appeals to people not to support those who insulted Lord Mahadev, made false promises & challenged existence of Lord Ram. Urges them to vote for BJP's Arun Sao.

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BJP’s Chhattisgarh ‘communal lab’: Labourer who lost son in communal clash to take on seven-time MLA

In Chhattisgarh, where parties have traditionally vied for farmers support to win the assembly polls, the BJP has fielded a labourer – who lost his son in a communal clash – to take on seven-time Congress MLA and parliamentary affairs minister Ravindra Choubey in Saja constituency.

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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…

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Countdown has started for exit of Congress government in Chhattisgarh: PM Modi

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hitS out at the Congress over corruption and said the countdown has begun for the exit of its government in Chhattisgarh.

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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…

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‘Don’t want to be kingmaker’: Janta Congress’s Amit Jogi on poll alliances, taking on Baghel

Janta Congress Chhattisgarh chief and son of former chief minister Ajit Jogi, Amit Jogi will contest against incumbent CM Bhupesh Baghel in Patan constituency, nearly 25 km from capital Raipur.

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