The Latest Breaking News from Chhattisgarh

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…

Newslaundry · Nov 9, 2023

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. 

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

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.

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

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.

Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2023

Voting underway in Chhattisgarh's naxal-affected Karigundam area after 23 years

Voting is underway in the naxal-affected Karigundam area in Chhattisgarh after 23 years. Karigundam is part of the Dantewada (ST) constituency.

Dynamite News · Nov 7, 2023

Chhattisgarh Assembly polls: CRPF Jawan injured in IED blast in Naxal-hit Sukma

A jawan of the Central Police Reserve Force (CRPF) was injured in an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) blast triggered by Naxals in the Tondamarka area of Sukma district in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. The jawan was deployed on election duty during the time of the blast.

Dynamite News · Nov 7, 2023

Chhattisgarh Assembly election | Amid hostile topography and extremism, a battle of ballot in Bastar region

A drive through the villages scattered around the newly completed Palli-Barsur Marg (PBM), part of an arterial State Highway in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, exposes the accessibility and security challenges of people in this Naxal heartland.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023