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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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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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

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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

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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…

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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

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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.

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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…

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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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BJP woos tribals with hope to win high-stakes Chhattisgarh Assembly polls

BJP faces uphill task to win tribal support in Chhattisgarh polls. PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda hold rallies in tribal belt. 29 seats reserved for STs, 32% of state's population. BJP won 25 of 29 ST-reserved seats in 2018. Congress banking on tribal welfare schemes. BJP trying to woo…

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ED alleges another scam in poll-bound Chhattisgarh with a face value of ₹175 crore

ED probes money laundering angle in alleged Custom Rice Milling Scam in Chhattisgarh, claims ₹175 crore bribes generated for 'higher powers'. Ex-MD of MARKFED and office-bearer of local rice millers' association accused of increasing special incentive from ₹40 to ₹120 per quintal, collecting kickbacks of ₹175 Crore. ED conducted search…

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Chhattisgarh polls | Deadline for withdrawal of nomination ends, 223 candidates in fray for first phase of 20 seats

223 candidates in fray for Chhattisgarh's first phase polls on November 7. 294 filed nominations, 253 valid after scrutiny. Prominent candidates include Congress’ Deepak Baij, BJP's Raman Singh, Congress MLA Anup Nag

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In a repeat of 2018, Bhupesh Baghel promises loan waiver for Chhattisgarh farmers

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel announced if Congress retains power, farmers' loans will be waived. The 2018 promise to farmers contributed to Congress' landslide win. The BJP has yet to make any announcements for farmers, labourers, women or youths. Congress has made four key announcements: caste census, 20 quintals of paddy/acre,…

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Chhattisgarh Assembly polls | Aam Aadmi Party releases fourth list of 12 candidates

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its fourth list of 12 candidates for the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections scheduled next month.

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Congress releases third list of seven candidates for Chhattisgarh polls, drops four MLAs

With this, the ruling party has announced its candidates for all the 90 assembly constituencies in the state

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BJP complains to Chhattisgarh poll authority, claims Congress candidates have not disclosed criminal records

BJP files complaint against 83 Congress candidates for not furnishing criminal records to ECI. Cong. claims false allegations. SC order requires records to be submitted within 48 hours of selection. Complaint seeks action for alleged contempt of SC orders. Cong. claims no tickets to those with criminal tendencies, will fulfil…

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BJP worker shot dead in poll-bound Chhattisgarh; party terms it a ‘targeted killing’

BJP worker shot dead in Chhattisgarh's Naxal-affected Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district. BJP has asked ECI to take cognisance of police failing to provide security. Initial probe indicates Maoist involvement. BJP alleges political conspiracy, says six workers murdered this year in Bastar.

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Centre didn't play any role in bringing down Naxal menace in Chhattisgarh, our Govt.'s policy helped curb it: CM Baghel

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel said Congress’ high command will decide whether he would continue to be the CM or not if the Congress retains power in the State after the next month’s Assembly elections

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Central government may arrest me if get chance, hints Chhattisgarh CM Baghel

Accusing the BJP-led government at the centre of misusing its power as well as central agencies, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday alleged that the central government will immediately take action against him on getting an opportunity.

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Bring BJP to power in Chhattisgarh to end Naxal menace, says Shah in Bastar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah claimed that if the Congress comes back to power in Chhattisgarh, the money sent from the Centre for the State’s development will be “diverted to Delhi through the ‘ATM’ of Congress”.

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Functioning of school weather stations in Kerala will begin from high school, says Minister V. Sivankutty

School weather stations to begin in Kerala from high school. Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty inaugurated National Students' Climate Conclave. Weather stations to be set up in schools from Class VIII. Special project to be prepared. National-level academic conferences to be organised. Gifts presented to representatives from Haryana, Chandigarh,…

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Confident that public will bless us again: Mallikarjun Kharge as Congress meets to decide Rajasthan poll candidates

The meeting of the Congress Central Election Committee (CEC) was also held to finalise the rest of the candidates for Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

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Cash, goods worth over ₹5.5 crore seized in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh, ₹5.5cr worth of unaccounted cash, liquor, narcotics, jewellery and other goods seized ahead of Assembly elections.

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