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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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Chhattisgarh polls: 68.15% voter turnout recorded in second phase till 5 pm

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh recorded a moderate voter turnout in the second and final phase with 68.15 percent of the 1.63 crore voters exercising their franchise to elect their representatives from 70 constituencies on Friday.

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Chhattisgarh polls: ITBP personnel escorting polling team killed in Maoist blast in Gariyaband district

RAIPUR: A personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was killed in a blast triggered by Maoists in the Gariyaband district of Chhattisgarh on the second and final phase of the polling day while the jawan was escorting the polling party.

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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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Chhattisgarh to host Australia-India T20I on December 1

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh would host Australia in one of the five T20 International matches as part of a bilateral series commencing on November 23. The T20I would be played at Shaheed Veer Narayan International Cricket Stadium, Atal Nagar Nava Raipur, on December 1, 2023.

The Times of India

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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The battle royale for Ambikapur: A defining moment for the Maharaja?

AMBIKAPUR: In the battle royale for the high-profile Ambikapur seat in north Chhattisgarh, all eyes are fixed on senior Congress leader and Deputy Chief Minister T S Singhdeo, the present Maharaja of the erstwhile Surguja royal family, to see if his political prowess will emerge triumphant.

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Chhattisgarh polls: High stakes for all as Renu Jogi and Prabal Pratap Singh Judeo clash for Kota, while Congress strives for victory

KOTA (CHHATTISGARH): An unpredictable and closely contested triangular electoral battle is unfolding in this assembly constituency where Dr. Renu Jogi, the wife of former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi and a legislator from Janta Congress Chhattisgarh (JCC-J), is making efforts to retain the seat for the fifth time.

The Times of India

Chhattisgarh polls see 10% of candidates with criminal backgrounds in the fray

RAIPUR: Despite the Supreme Court's directive to provide reasons for selecting candidates with criminal backgrounds, political parties in Chhattisgarh have allotted tickets to 10 percent of the 953 candidates with criminal backgrounds to contest the 2023 assembly elections, as per a report released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)…

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