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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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Assembly Polls: Congress releases first list of candidates for Chhattisgarh, MP, Telangana

The list includes 30 candidates for Chhattisgarh, 144 candidates for Madhya Pradesh and 55 for Telangana. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Contesting polls for 22 years in Chhattisgarh, samosa seller enters the fray again to inspire others

Ajay Pali, 45, is a resident of Kawardha town in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district. He has been contesting elections for 22 yrs, from municipal to Lok Sabha polls. He is preparing to contest the 2023 Assembly poll as an Independent candidate, with a message that "the poor too have a voice".…

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10-litre refined sunflower oil jar launched by GEF India

GEF India launches 10L SKU of Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil; designed to meet modern-day consumer needs and promote environment-friendly products. Expansion into Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu underway. #GEFIndia #FreedomRefinedSunflowerOil #SumaKanakala

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AAP releases third list of candidates for Chhattisgarh Assembly polls

The Aam Aadmi Party has announced its third list of candidates for the Chhattisgarh Assembly Election on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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AAP releases third list of 11 candidates for Chhattisgarh Assembly polls

AAP releases 3rd list of 11 candidates for Chhattisgarh polls. List includes 1 SC, 1 ST candidate. AAP had tried its luck in 2018 polls but failed to open its account. BJP has announced 85 candidates, Congress yet to declare its nominees. Polls in 5 states between Nov 7-30.

The Hindu

Repeated passenger train cancellations emerge as an electoral issue in Chhattisgarh

Congress in Chhattisgarh to make train cancellations an election issue: Over 60,000 trains cancelled in last 3 yrs; Congress alleges deliberate move to accommodate coal trains; BJP says modernisation of railways causes some inconvenience. #TrainCancellations #Chhattisgarh #Congress #BJP

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Congress will cross 75 seats in Chhattisgarh, says AICC in-charge Kumari Selja

Congress confident of returning to power in Chhattisgarh; party leader Kumari Selja accuses BJP of blocking Bill to ensure higher reservation. Congress to cross 75 mark in 90-member Assembly, she says. Selja claims Congress delivered on promise to farmers, tribals, poor.

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‘I saw brutality, but also solidarity,’ says Sudha Bharadwaj, author of From Phansi Yard, of her days in prison

Sudha Bharadwaj, an IITian, chose to work with the poor in Chhattisgarh. Arrested in 2018, for allegedly inciting violence in Bhima-Koregaon, she was imprisoned for two years and wrote a book about her fellow prisoners. She saw brutality and misery, but also remarkable friendships and solidarity, which gave her hope.…

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Meet Jake Dryan, the British chef obsessed with Indian cuisine

UK-based chef and food blogger Jake Dryan has dedicated his time to exploring Indian cuisine and has been covering the country’s varied culinary repertoire one State at a time. Having covered over 13 States including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and West Bengal so far, next week, he will start the…

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BJP Central Election Committee meeting to be held on Oct 15

The meeting is scheduled to take place at the BJP Headquarters in New Delhi at 6 p.m., and it will focuse on the planning for the upcoming elections in five states--Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress, BJP try to outscore each other over Baghel’s ‘Candy Crush’ photo

BJP claims Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel was playing Candy Crush at Congress meeting. Baghel hits back saying he'll continue to play traditional games and Candy Crush. BJP leaders accuse him of playing "scam games" and post his highest score on the game. CM says playing Candy Crush is not a…

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"Here to ensure BJP victory", Tejasvi Surya leads BJP Yuva Morcha campaign in Chhattisgarh

Tejasvi Surya, National President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, arrived in Raipur ahead of Chhattisgarh elections. He said they have come to establish BJP in CM House.

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223 polling stations close to LWE affected areas identified as ‘sensitive’ in Bhadradri Kothagudem district

Bhadradri Kothagudem district has identified 223 polling stations as 'sensitive' due to proximity to Maoist-affected areas of Chhattisgarh. District police have planned to step up vigil in remote villages to prevent disruption of election process.

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CM Baghel invokes regional pride for Congress repeat in Chhattisgarh

he Chhattisgarh Assembly election this time will be fought for the State’s pride and self-respect, say the chief Minister

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Poll announcement marks farewell of BJP in five States: Congress

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that the announcement also marks “the farewell of the BJP and its allies from these States”

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BSP to ally with Gondwana party in M.P., Chhattisgarh; will fight alone in Rajasthan, Telangana

BSP to ally with GGP in MP & Chhattisgarh, contest on own in Rajasthan & Telangana. EC must ensure free & fair elections, curb misuse of govt machinery, money power & casteism/communalism. BSP had 6 MLAs in Rajasthan in 2018, but all merged with Congress. BSP had no success in…

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Election Commission announces dates for Assembly polls in 5 States

While the BJP and the Congress are in bipolar contests in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, in Telangana, it is a triangular fight between the ruling BRS, the Congress and the BJP.

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