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The Latest Breaking News from Chhattisgarh

Three-tier security in place for polling booths in ‘Maoist-affected’ areas

The Hindu

Assembly Elections 2023: Watch Dhanya, Sudipto and Manisha break down key issues so far

It’s the final week of assembly elections for the year. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram and Chhattisgarh already cast their votes, with Telangana’s turn coming up on November 30. Results for all five states will be declared on December 3.

Newslaundry

The fading sheen of the Maoist’s election boycott call

Maoists' boycott call of Chhattisgarh Assembly elections neither had any major impact on the people willing to cast their vote nor on disrupting elections by means of violence.

The Hindu

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Preparations in full swing for Telangana State elections: CEO Vikas Raj

About 23,500 home guards from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will join 45,000 personnel from Telangana police.

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…

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Mulugu police intensify surveillance following reports of Maoist action team movement

Police deploy drones, step up security in Mulugu district (Chhattisgarh) following credible inputs of CPI (Maoists) entering to disrupt Assembly elections. Police intensified vigil, area domination exercises, and other security measures to ensure peaceful polls.

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BJD takes shots at Chhattisgarh Governor for his comments on Odisha affairs

BJD criticizes Chhattisgarh Governor for making remarks that could diminish respect for his office. Urges him to uphold dignity of Governorship and stay non-political. Criticizes him for expressing views on Odisha matters, like tribal land transfer, & for trying to find political relevance for his son.

The Hindu

Mizoram seeks to meet EC for rescheduling counting day

The EC has fixed December 3 as the day for counting of votes for five States — Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Telangana.

The Hindu

Ashok Gehlot accuses BJP of hatching conspiracies to win Assembly elections

CM Gehlot accuses BJP of conspiring to win Rajasthan/Chhattisgarh elections. 50 raids conducted in Rajasthan, no charges proved. BJP in "desperate condition" after failed horse-trading. Modi trying to instigate Gujjar community. Over 1 crore people registered for Congress' 7 guarantees. PM, HM, CM of BJP-ruled states touring Rajasthan for campaign.

The Hindu

#ResultsWithIndependentMedia: Cut through the noise on December 3

For the past few weeks, Teams Newslaundry and The News Minute have been on the ground, bringing you everything you need to know on the ongoing assembly elections in Rajasthan, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram and Chhattisgarh.

Newslaundry

Despite BJP’s ‘collective leadership’ gambit, satraps stand out in campaign trail

BJP in three Hindi-speaking States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh campaigned on collective leadership, without projecting a face. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Vasundhara Raje and Raman Singh held their own. BJP needed Chouhan, Raje to pull together as a united front. Raje maintained media silence, addressed 56 rallies. In…

The Hindu

Chhattisgarh shows progress, but has a long way to go | Data

Chhattisgarh's social indicators have improved in recent years, but it still ranks in bottom half of most parameters. In 2019-21, it had an infant mortality rate of 44.3 and ranked 28th. It improved in six of eight parameters, declined in one, and remained unchanged in another. It ranks 23rd in…

The Hindu

BJP hatching 'conspiracies' to win polls in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh: Gehlot

Ashok Gehlot claims BJP conspiring to win polls in Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh; alleges BJP of publishing ads to mislead people & not investigating cases.

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Mahadev betting app case transferred to Mumbai crime branch

Mumbai Police Commissioner transfers FIR on alleged ₹15,000 crore cyber fraud linked to Mahadev betting app to crime branch. ED claims ₹508 crore paid to Chhattisgarh CM, BJP releases video of Shubham Soni. Centre bans 22 illegal betting platforms on ED's request; Chhattisgarh police register 75 FIRs.

The Hindu

HOCKEY | Jharkhand bests Chandigarh in a clash that initially failed to live up to its billing

: Jharkhand beat Chandigarh 2-0 in a Pool F match of the Hockey India-13th Senior National men's championship. Bengal also won 10-0 against J&K in Pool E. Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu, Telangana also won their respective matches.

The Hindu

How the BJP juggernaut chugs along

The lack of a clear ideological alternative provided by the Congress and the conflict bubbling under the surface of the INDIA coalition show that the engine of BJP dominance is still powering along with ideological steam

The Hindu

Never mentioned PM’s father in my speeches: Kharge

Kharge: Modi distorting facts; Congress united, BJP disintegrated. Kharge: Modi's jumla, falsely accused him of mentioning father. Vadra: BJP only works for rich, Congress for all. Congress winning in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh; Rajasthan to progress for 5 yrs. Rich getting richer, poor poorer under BJP.

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Maharashtra: Police detain 8 villagers for stopping cops from inaugurating police station

Eight people were detained by police after they protested over the inauguration of a police station at Wangeturi village located at the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtara border in the Etapalli taluka of Gadchiroli district on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Seven times more goods and cash to induce voters seized from five poll bound states as compared to 2018

EC reports ₹1,760 crore worth of freebies, drugs, cash, liquor and precious metals seized in 5 poll-going states since Oct 9. Seizures 7 times more than 2018 assembly polls. Polls held in MP, Chhattisgarh & Mizoram; Rajasthan & Telangana to vote Nov 25 & 30.

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Ramadoss takes a jibe at Chief Minister over caste census

Dr. Ramadoss criticizes TN CM Stalin for not conducting caste census. He cites Bihar, Karnataka, Odisha, AP, Telangana, Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh for conducting or planning to conduct caste surveys. He believes CM has a political strategy to achieve twin objectives of caste census & social justice. He urges CM to…

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RPF rescues 247 missing and runaway children, and child beggars so far this year in Vijayawada Division, say officials

RPF rescues 247 missing and runaway children, and child beggars so far this year in Vijayawada Division, say officials. All the children have been produced before the Child Welfare Committees concerned, and a majority of them are from States such as Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh, say officials.

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

Morning digest | Over 74% voter turnout recorded in Chhattisgarh, M.P. Assembly polls; six militants killed in J&K operations, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 18, 2023

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In a first, all polling booths in Raipur (North) Assembly constituency managed by women: EC

For 1st time, all booths in an Assembly seat managed by all-women teams; 1,046 women deployed in 201 booths; 100% turnout in Sonewani booth; EC urged all sections to vote; 11 booths set up in Bharatpur-Sonhat for fewer than 100 voters; 100% enrolment of PVTGs. #ElectionCommission #Chhattisgarh #MadhyaPradesh #Voting #Women…

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