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For Chhattisgarh BJP, the elephant in the room is demand for caste census

While Congress leaders stress caste census on the campaign trail and ask why the BJP is opposed to it, the leaders of the saffron party point to representation of OBCs in the Union Cabinet, and the number of OBC Chief Ministers from the party

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Campaigning ends in Mizoram and for 20 seats in Chhattisgarh

Campaigning for Mizoram and Chhattisgarh Assembly elections ends. PM Modi and Congress President Kharge release video appeals for voters. PM Modi cites infra projects and schemes, Kharge claims Congress brought peace and stability to Mizoram.

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Chhattisgarh Assembly polls | Congress releases manifesto

Congress launches manifesto for Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, promising loan waivers for farmers, paddy price of ₹3,200/quintal, free education from KG to PG, 200 units of free electricity, 17.5 lakh houses for rural poor, ₹6,000 per bag for tendu leaves, caste census and Mahtari Nyay Yojana for women.

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BJP will act against 'love jihad', cow smuggling if voted to power in Chhattisgarh: Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath, while addressing a rally in Kawardha assembly seat of poll-bound Chhattisgarh on Saturday, termed the Congress as a “problem for the country, society and public”.

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BJP misusing Central agencies in poll-bound States, EC should intervene to ensure a level playing field: Congress

Congress leaders say public mood in Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana was in favour of the Congress, which had made the BJP resort to vendetta politics

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Chhattisgarh showdown: If poverty the only caste, why does Modi call himself OBC, asks Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi also said that Mr. Modi used to call tribals vanvasi [forest dwellers] in all his speeches

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Free ration scheme to be extended for five more years: PM

PM Modi attacks Chhattisgarh CM Baghel over 'Mahadev' betting app scam, announces free ration scheme for 80cr poor for 5yrs. Accuses Congress of abusing him & OBCs, looting poor & youth of Chhattisgarh, spreading poison of casteism. Polls on Nov 7 & 17.

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ED, CBI, I-T raids in Chhattisgarh can’t demoralise Congress workers, we’ll win there and in M.P.: Kharge

Congress President Kharge said raids by central agencies in Chhattisgarh won't demoralise their workers, asserting the party will win in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. He criticised PM Modi for questioning the Congress' contribution to the country's development and recalled the vision of former PMs Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Shastri. Kharge…

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Chhattisgarh: After ED accuses him of app deal, CM Baghel roars, "BJP most scared of me"

Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said that the BJP is scared of him the most that's why it is defaming him through ED. Read further in Dynamite News:

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ED claims against Bhupesh Baghel part of BJP's conspiracy to tarnish image of Chhattisgarh CM: Congress

Congress alleges BJP's conspiracy to tarnish Chhattisgarh CM's image ahead of polls. Will take up matter with EC as violation of Model Code of Conduct. People of Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh have faith in Congress. BJP indulging in vendetta politics & misusing ED & CBI. People will give befitting reply to…

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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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Morning Digest | At least 128 dead as strong quake rocks Nepal; ED probing alleged payment to Chhattisgarh CM by Mahadev app promoters, and more

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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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‘Manifesto bigger or people?’: Cong minister faces local anger over unfulfilled liquor ban promise, jobs

Chhattisgarh excise minister and five-time Konta MLA Kawasi Lakhma is facing a challenge on his home turf in Sukma district this time. The reason? Growing unemployment and the Congress’s unfulfilled poll promise to ban liquor in the state. A Congress worker says Lakhma, popularly known as “Daadi” in the region,…

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BJP Chhattisgarh manifesto promises Ayodhya pilgrimage, financial assistance for women et al

Chhattisgarh polls: BJP’s poll manifesto for Chhattisgarh promises sops for married women, landless farm labourers, LPG cylinder at ₹500

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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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As paddy crops fail, Congress’ poll promise of a loan waiver is pushing BJP candidates into a corner in Chhattisgarh

In Dantewada, farmers are hoping for loan waivers, increased MSP, and regular electricity, regardless of who wins the polls.In Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, farmers are facing insufficient rainfall and loan burdens. The Congress has promised to waive farm loans if they come to power, pushing BJP candidates to make similar promises.

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Chhattisgarh assembly polls: Over 6,400 voters opt for ECI's 'vote-from-home' facility

A total of 2,03,93,160 voters, including 1,01,35,561 males, 1,02,56,846 females and 753 transgenders, will be able to exercise their franchise in the upcoming Chhattisgarh assembly elections.

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CPI’s decline in Chhattisgarh: Why some candidates are contesting as independents

Months after it lost its status as a national party, the Communist Party of India is trying to make its presence felt in several poll-bound states, including Chhattisgarh, where it once enjoyed substantial support among tribal voters and is contesting on 16 seats this time.

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Naxals kill villager in Chhattisgarh, warn election officials not to visit polling booths

They accused Linga, who was from Galgam, of acting as a police informer, the official said, adding that security forces have launched a combing operation in the region to trace the Naxals

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BJP has no issues in Chhattisgarh, can only resort to polarisation: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated that the speeches made in poll-bound Chhattisgarh by Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta only had polarisation (as their objective).”

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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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