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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.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Chhattisgarh polls: Priyanka Gandhi promises ₹500 subsidy per gas cylinder, loan waiver for SHGs

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra promises loan waivers, free cooking gas, free electricity, free treatment for road accident victims, upgraded schools, and purchase of Tivara at support price if Congress retains power in Chhattisgarh. Slams BJP for misleading people in name of religion.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

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Experts weigh in on Chhattisgarh Congress promise of free education in government institutions

Experts say the Congress promise in Chhattisgarh of providing free education at government institutions could add to the State’s financial burden

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Congress tries to woo farmers, labourers in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday promised free treatment facilities for up to ₹10 lakh to the poor in Chhattisgarh if his party were re-elected to power in the poll-bound State.

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Chhattisgarh's tribal leader arrested on charges of promoting enmity in society

RAIPUR: Tribal leader Sarju Tekam has been arrested by the Mohala-Manpur police in Chhattisgarh in connection with a hate speech he delivered during a meeting some three months ago.

The Times of India · Oct 29, 2023

Andhra Pradesh police step up security along inter-State border in wake of elections in Telangana, Chhattisgarh

Security has been tightened along the inter-State borders of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Chhattisgarh in view of the Assembly elections in the neighbouring States. The police are maintaining a strict vigil on the movement of the cadres of banned CPI (Maoist), flow of liquor and money, and distribution of freebies…

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

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Chhattisgarh-based SECL achieves 100 million tonnes of coal dispatch for FY 23-24, fastest since its inception

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh-based Coal India subsidiary South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has achieved 100 million tonnes of coal dispatch for FY 23-24. This is the fastest 100 MT coal dispatch achieved by the company since its inception. Last year the company had dispatched around 85 million tonnes of coal in the…

The Times of India · Oct 29, 2023

Assembly elections: Rahul Gandhi vows to prioritize farm loan waiver, caste census in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reiterated his commitment to waiving off farm loans in Chhattisgarh on Sunday and also strongly defended the party's stance on a caste census, stating that its outcome would mark the beginning of a new chapter in the progress and development of Other Backward Classes (OBCs),…

The Times of India · Oct 29, 2023

NMDC flags off Mobile Environment Lab for Chhattisgarh

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

In Chhattisgarh, Rahul Gandhi does OBC outreach and offers a bundle of promises

Caste census will be conducted in the country if the Congress is voted to power (at the Centre), he said.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

46 crorepati candidates in fray for phase-I of Chhattisgarh polls; AAP nominee leads with over ₹40 crore assets

Out of the 223 candidates fighting the November 7 first phase polls, 46 are crorepatis, the report said.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Rahul Gandhi unveils promises for Chhattisgarh: Free education from 'KG to PG,' higher prices for tendu leaves

RAIPUR: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced on Saturday a plan to provide free education for all in government-run educational institutions in Chhattisgarh, from kindergarten (KG) to post-graduate (PG) level.

The Times of India · Oct 28, 2023

Italian national found dead in hotel in Chhattisgarh's Bastar

RAIPUR: An Italian national was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a hotel in Jagdalpur, the divisional headquarters of Bastar in Chhattisgarh.

The Times of India · Oct 28, 2023

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The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Ajit Jogi-founded party releases fifth list of 27 candidates for second phase of Chhattisgarh polls

JCC (J) releases 5th list of 27 candidates for Chhattisgarh polls. List includes former Mayor Madhu Bai Kinnar, transgender, and ex-Congress leader Gorelal Barman. Party has announced candidates for 60 of 90 seats. BSP-GGP alliance, JCC (J) struggling to remain politically relevant. JCC (J) won 5 seats in 2018 polls,…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

More women voters in Bastar, but meagre representation

In Chhattisgarh's Bastar, 10.4 lakh women outnumber 9.97 lakh men eligible to vote, yet only one woman candidate each from Congress and BJP are contesting. Despite initiatives to empower women, their representation in electoral politics is low. Women are active socially and politically, but winnability is a factor. With Parliament…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Countdown for Narendra Modi has begun, says Ashok Gehlot

CM Gehlot hits out at BJP for ED raids on Congress leaders in Rajasthan. Gehlot says ED is being used as a "political weapon" and the countdown for PM Modi has begun. Chhattisgarh CM Baghel also commented on ED's "prowl" in the country. Congress protests outside ED office, BJP spokesperson…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Assam CM Himanta’s ‘Akbar’ remark | Congress, BJP engage in war of words

The Congress and the BJP have engaged in a war of words over Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s ‘Akbar’ remark made during a public speech in poll-bound Chhattisgarh’s Kawardha. T

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The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Himanta Biswa Sarma gets EC notice for speech targeting Chhattisgarh Minister

Himanta Biswa Sarma alleges Bhupesh Baghel opened "big market of religious conversion" in Chhattisgarh to weaken Sanatan Dharma. Criticizes Congress for failing to construct Ram temple in 70 years, attacking Baghel for farm loan waiver

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

Communal cut and thrust roils Chhattisgarh poll blitz

Election-bound Chhattisgarh witnesses emergence of Hindu-Muslim divide as issue for first time. BJP seeks to build narrative against Congress govt. with allegations of polarisation & corruption. Congress defends turf with welfare promises

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Congress complains to EC against Home Minister and Assam CM

Congress complains to EC against Amit Shah, Himanta Biswa Sarma for violating MCC; alleges misuse of official machinery in Telangana, and against Gopal Singh Rajput. Party delegation submits 8 memoranda of poll code violations in 3 states. Complaint against Shah for claiming CM Baghel's govt lynched Chhattisgarh's son; Sarma for…

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Chhattisgarh farm loan waiver announcement raises new questions

Congress announces farm loan waiver in Chhattisgarh; questions raised on policy, political narrative. Government claims initiatives have strengthened rural economy, but loan waiver raises doubts

Dynamite News · Oct 25, 2023

BJP releases final list for Chhattisgarh polls, fields Rajesh Agarwal from Ambikapur

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday released its fourth and final list of candidates for the upcoming Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, fielding party leader Rajesh Agarwal from Ambikapur constituency against state Deputy Chief Minister TS Singh Deo.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Baghel hits back at ED’s allegations on Chhattisgarh’s ‘rice milling scam’

CM Baghel dismisses ED's allegation of ₹175 crore bribe in Chhattisgarh's custom rice milling scam. He claims ED released false figures to defame Congress govt. He also blames BJP's former CM Raman Singh for not milling 60-70 lakh tonnes of paddy during his tenure & saving ₹2,000 crore with new…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

BJP takes swipe at Congress over 'corruption' in poll-bound Chhattisgarh with cartoon portraying CM Baghel as Ravan

Chhattisgarh BJP posts cartoon of CM Baghel as 'Ravan', CM says abusing backward classes, tribals and Dalits has been BJP's tradition. CM urges people to celebrate Vijayadashami happily and defeat evil, truth will prevail

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