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Congress ranks want senior leaders to contest Lok Sabha Polls

There is growing pressure from the Congress ranks egging the senior leaders to lead from the front by contesting the polls.

The Hindu

‘Who’s next?’: Modi government raids, arrests rivals before India election

Critics see a pattern in the arrests and raids — from academics to activists to opposition leaders.

Al Jazeera

Congress appoints Baghel as senior observer to coordinate Nyay Yatra, party activities in Bihar

Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel appointed as Congress' senior observer to coordinate activities in Bihar amid power politics.

The Hindu

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Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's father passes away

Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's father Nand Kumar Baghel passes away at 89 in Raipur. CM Vishnu Deo Sai expresses grief.

The Hindu

ED forcing people to give statements against me, says Baghel

Former Chhattisgarh CM Baghel alleged that the ED mentioned his name in the Mahadev betting app case supplementary chargesheet as part of a political conspiracy

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Centre’s Digi Yatra enrolment takes off as airport security staff sign up flyers without their consent; Iran suicide blasts death toll rises to 89, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 6, 2024

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Mahadev betting app case | ‘Cash courier’ tells ED he retracted statement against Bhupesh Baghel under influence

Asim Das, an accused in the Mahadev betting app case, who had purportedly claimed and later denied that he had been sent to “deliver” cash to former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, has retracted his denial, according to the Directorate of Enforcement (ED).

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Mahadev betting app case | ED files fresh charge sheet in money laundering case

Mahadev betting app case: Enforcement Directorate has filed a fresh charge sheet before a special court in Raipur in a money laundering case investigation linked to alleged illegal betting

The Hindu

Chhattisgarh government transfers 88 IAS officers, including 19 district Collectors

The newly elected BJP government in Chhattisgarh has effected a major bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring 88 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and one officer of the Indian Police Service.

The Hindu

Former CMs Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel part of Congress’ five-member National Alliance Committee

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced a five-member National Alliance Committee, just before the meeting of the INDIA bloc got underway.

The Hindu

Kamal Nath removed as Madhya Pradesh Congress chief; Charan Das Mahant chosen CLP leader in Chhattisgarh

AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge replaces Kamal Nath with Jitu Patwari as MP Congress chief and Charan Das Mahant as Chhattisgarh leader. OBC consolidation in BJP countered by Congress. Rajasthan next.

The Hindu

Chhattisgarh Congress in crisis: Electoral setback triggers accusations and blame game

RAIPUR: After the Congress suffered a humiliating defeat in the assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, chaos has erupted within the opposition party as allegations are rapidly surfacing, including accusations of cash-for-tickets, disregard for actual surveys, and other charges against senior leaders, including the AICC General Secretary, by outgoing ministers and legislators…

The Times of India

Father of Mahadev app scam accused found dead in Chhattisgarh; cops suspect suicide

The father of a man named as an accused in the Mahadev betting app scam has been found dead under suspicious conditions at a village in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district, a senior police official said.

The Hindu

Analysis | Did overconfident regional satraps who ignored Congress’ central leadership cost the party?

The stunning defeat of the loss of the Congress in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan not only reflected the failure of the top leadership in being assertive with regard to decision making but also the overconfidence of regional straps

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BJP sweeps tribal seats across M.P., Chhattisgarh; BAP opens account

BJP's courting of tribal vote in MP, Chhattisgarh & Rajasthan paid off; PM's Rs 24,000 cr plan for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups & BJP's focus on tribal representation, culture & nationalistic identity helped. BAP's "alternate politics" & Gondwana Gantantra Party's alliance with BSP also won seats.

The Hindu

Nationally dominant, with a strategy that clicks

The saffron dominance of the BJP might not face a credible rival challenge either in 2024 or even for some time beyond it, as the Assembly election results show

The Times of India

Chhattisgarh polls: Modi magic & BJP energy stun Congress

RAIPUR: Beating perception and exit polls, the BJP pulled off a stunning victory in Chhattisgarh on Sunday, riding the Modi magic to win 54 of the 90 assembly seats and wresting power from Congress.

The Hindu

Chhattisgarh Assembly election results 2023 | BJP stuns Congress, makes a strong comeback

BJP stuns Congress in Chhattisgarh elections, wins or leads in 54 seats. PM Modi's "guarantee" of welfare schemes and anti-corruption narrative credited for win. Mahtari Vandan Yojana, cash assistance scheme for married women, a key factor. BJP's Raman Singh, Renuka Singh, O.P. Chaudhary, Vishnu Deo Sai in contention for CM…

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Congress’ twin plank of OBC outreach and welfarism does not enthuse voters in the Hindi heartland

The Congress party’s inability to defeat the BJP in a direct contest on the plank of social justice and welfare politics may force the party to recalibrate its strategy

The Hindu

Congress high command to take a call on Chhattisgarh leadership, says Singh Deo

Senior Congress leader and Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister T.S. Singh Deo said that the party’s high command will take a final call on leadership if it returns to power as speculations around a “2.5-year [power-sharing] formula” were not good

Newslaundry

Burden of promises: Everything you need to know on welfare schemes in poll-bound states

Free laptops, scooty, gas cylinders and education, and loan waivers – the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Mizoram ushered in a barrage of ‘freebies’, with the most on offer in Chhattisgarh, MP and Telangana.

The Hindu

Man who ‘carried money to deliver to CM Baghel’ denies ED allegations

Asim Das refutes ED's claim of delivering cash to Chhattisgarh CM. His lawyer submitted a letter denying the allegations. ED seized ₹5.39 crore from him. He claims money was given to him to start a business. ED seeks extension of his judicial custody to trace money trail.

The Hindu

SC order on Jheeram valley attack sparks fresh political wrangling in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh politics sees renewed wrangling after SC dismisses NIA plea against police probe into 2013 Jheeram Valley attack. Congress welcomes verdict, BJP seeks to thwart attempts to gain political mileage. CM Baghel accuses BJP of obstructing investigation, ex-CM Singh says matter will be probed after formation of BJP govt. Victims…

Newslaundry

Bhupesh Baghel: Social justice champion or protector of caste elite interests?

Bhupesh Baghel has been described in the media as a person with bigger ambitions than returning as the chief minister of Chhattisgarh in the ongoing assembly elections.

The Hindu

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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