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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.

The Times of India

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)…

The Times of India

‘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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IAF choppers made 404 sorties to ferry polling staff in Naxal-hit Bastar during Chhattisgarh 1st phase elections: Official

The Indian Air Force conducted 404 sorties with eight MI-17 choppers for six days, ferrying polling parties along with voting machines in Naxal-affected Bastar division during the recently held first phase of Chhattisgarh polls, a senior election official said on Friday.

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In Chhattisgarh, 100 out of 953 candidates in second phase face criminal cases, says poll watchdog report

Summary: Out of 958 candidates contesting the second phase of the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, 100 (10%) have criminal cases against them. Major parties have 13 (19%) candidates from the Congress, 12 from the BJP, 11 from the Janta Congress Chhattisgarh (J) and 12 (27%) from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)…

The Hindu

BJP will eliminate Chhattisgarh Naxalism in five years: Shah

Making his pitch for a “double engine” government in poll-bound Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that if the BJP came to power, Naxalism would be eliminated in five years.

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State polls expose cracks in INDIA bloc. Will the drift dampen national alliance?

The ongoing campaign and the nature of contests in the assembly polls in five states – Mizoram, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh – were seen by many as an early test for the cohesiveness of the 28-parties national opposition alliance INDIA. Almost four months after it was formed in…

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Rahul ups the ante on paddy procurement in Chhattisgarh; says BJP does not want tribals to dream big

The ruling Congress party’s promise to pay ₹3,200 for every quintal of paddy to farmers in poll-bound Chhattisgarh is just the “beginning”, Rahul Gandhi said, assuring voters that the amount would be hiked further.

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Congress approaches Election Commission over ‘misuse’ of ED in Chhattisgarh

Congress approaches ECI to ensure ED's impartiality in Chhattisgarh polls. Delegation led by Singhvi demands disciplinary action against ED officials for misusing powers and violating EC's guidelines. ED accused of being used as political tool by BJP against Opposition leaders.

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From Kashmir to conversions, with Himanta in Chhattisgarh’s ‘jinxed’ constituency

In poll-bound Chhattisgarh, the BJP’s campaign strategy doesn’t revolve around just unemployment, corruption and women’s safety but Hindutva poll planks too.

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Enforcement Directorate raids | Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel slams BJP-led Centre

In poll-bound Chhattisgarh, ED launched a raid on the premises of Suresh Dhingani, a fireworks trader, in Bhilai area of Durg district this morning. However, it is not yet known in connection with which case the action is being taken.

The Hindu

Congress wants to complain to EC over free ration scheme extension, let them commit this 'sin': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8 said Congress leaders have been saying they will complain to the Election Commission of India (EC) over his promise of extending for five years the free ration scheme for the poor people.

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‘Will win over 75 seats’: Cong Chhattisgarh president on Adivasi CM, Maoism, corruption

Chhattisgarh Congress president Deepak Baij is also an MP from Bastar, and he is now contesting the assembly polls from Chitrakoot constituency.

The Times of India

Chhattisgarh polls: Four jawans injured in encounter with Maoists, IED blast in Kanker

RAIPUR: Four security personnel were injured in an encounter with Maoists near Minpa village in the Sukma district of the Chhattisgarh's Bastar division during the first phase of assembly elections on Tuesday.

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Terrorists, Maoists emboldened when Congress comes to power: Modi in Chhattisgarh

PM Modi slams Chhattisgarh government for encouraging illegal immigration, snatching tribal lands, failing to control Naxalite violence. He highlights need for better safety, accuses Congress of human trafficking, drug trade, not providing equal opportunities to those educated in native languages. He cites achievements of his government reiterates promise of free…

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Naxalites, terrorists get emboldened whenever Congress comes to power: PM Modi in Chhattisgarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 7 hit out at the Congress for failing to contain Naxalism in Chhattisgarh and said whenever the party comes to power at the Centre, Naxalites and terrorists get emboldened. Addressing a rally in Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh, Mr. Modi also targeted Chief Minister Bhupesh…

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India votes in key local polls gauging support for opposition, PM Modi

Voting begins in Chhattisgarh and Mizoram states, testing national mood ahead of next year’s general elections.

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