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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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BJP's Raman Singh seeks postponement of 2nd phase of Chhattisgarh polls on account of Chhath festival

Raman Singh urges ECI to postpone 2nd phase of Chhattisgarh polls due to Chhath festival. He said many voters will not be able to take part in electoral process. AAP had earlier made similar demand.

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BJP is still banking on ‘ghar wapsi’ campaigner Judeo’s legacy to regain the trust of tribal communities in Chhattisgarh

BJP banking on legacy of Dilip Singh Judeo to revive fortunes among tribal communities in Chhattisgarh; his son Prabal Pratap and daughter-in-law Sanyogita Singh Judeo contesting from Kota and Chandrapur respectively

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Naxalite killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district; rifle seized

“A Naxalite was killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on October 17,” a senior police official said.

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Amit Shah digs up communal incident at Chhattisgarh campaign meet

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Chhattisgarh's Bhupesh Baghel govt of lynching a youth for "appeasement and vote bank politics". Congress demanded EC take action and accused Shah of trying to communalise polls. BJP fielded victim's father from Saja constituency. Congress called it inflammatory & demanded EC take action.

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Congress can only give guarantee of loot: J.P. Nadda

JP Nadda, BJP president, claims Congress can only give "guarantee of loot" in Karnataka. IT raids have revealed ₹100 crore from contractors. Congress-supported contractor accused BJP of corruption in Karnataka polls. Congress accused of making Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh ATMs of corruption.

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Forest pitch: On the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections

A rejuvenated Aam Aadmi Party, a declining Janta Congress Chhattisgarh and the Bahujan Samaj Party are also in the fray, but the contest will likely remain between the Congress and the BJP

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Kerala scores facile win over Chhattisgarh

Kerala, Manipur & Assam win 3rd successive match in Santosh Trophy, topping respective groups.

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