Author: Manish Choudhary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a tour of Chhattisgarh today, with a focus on the upcoming assembly elections in the state. The tour’s schedule is as follows: Chhattisgarh is gearing up for assembly elections with a total of 90 assembly seats. The voting will take place in two phases, with the first phase scheduled for November 7, covering 20 seats. The remaining seats will see voting on November 17, and the counting of votes will occur on December 3. Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the state not only underscores the BJP’s commitment to the upcoming elections but also…

On October 31, 2023, a substantial amount of cash, totaling Rs 33,50,300, was seized during a routine check near Chandandih under the jurisdiction of the Amanaka police station. The individual in possession of this cash, identified as Durg, is now under investigation following the seizure under Section 102 J.F. The incident unfolded near the residence of Lalchand Khatri, the son of the late Bijal Das Khatri, at an address in front of Cover Nagar Polytechnic College. Durg, aged 56, was found with the significant amount of money, leading to the suspicion and subsequent seizure by local authorities. The income tax…

Chhattisgarh, a mineral-rich state in India, has experienced substantial economic growth since its establishment in 2000. This growth, however, comes with a significant financial burden. Chhattisgarh’s Chief Minister, Bhupesh Baghel, recently revealed that the state is grappling with a substantial debt of Rs 82,125 crore. This debt scenario raises questions about the state’s fiscal strategies and its capacity to efficiently manage its financial commitments. Chhattisgarh’s Debt Profile The Chief Minister’s statement provides a detailed insight into Chhattisgarh’s debt scenario: Historical Debt: Since its formation in 2000, Chhattisgarh has accumulated loans totaling Rs 1.05 lakh crore. Debt Repayment: Of this total…

Congress candidate Amarjeet Bhagat from Sitapur Assembly constituency of Surguja district of Chhattisgarh has been issued a notice by the Returning Officer. The notice comes after the FST team raided Bhagat’s warehouse in Adarshnagar, Sitapur and seized sarees and sports equipment. The surveillance team raided two warehouses located in Pratapgarh on the information of an informer and recovered the goods kept in sacks. Along with this, a suspicious Tata Magic vehicle was chased and caught, from which sports material and other items were found. During the inspection of the warehouse, 1640 pieces of sarees, 555 pieces of sports shoes, 384…

Suraj Kumar Manikpuri, the accused who stole gold jewelry worth lakhs of rupees by breaking the lock of the shutter of a jewelry shop in the police station Pandari area, was caught by Raipur Police on October 30, 2023. The stolen money worth Rs 6,00,000/_ was seized from his possession and after taking due action from the police station Pandari, he was sent to judicial custody. Manikpuri was arrested after a tip-off from a local informer. The police raided his house and recovered the stolen jewelry from there. Manikpuri has confessed to the crime and he is currently under judicial…

Priyanka Gandhi, Congress leader, arrived in Bilaspur and addressed a large gathering in support of the party. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, Bhupesh Baghel, and candidates from all six assembly constituencies in the district joined her at the event. Following the rally, all the candidates are scheduled to file their nominations. In her address, Priyanka Gandhi highlighted several key promises and initiatives, including:

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, Bhupesh Baghel, officially filed his nomination from the traditional Patan seat in Durg district for the upcoming assembly polls. He expressed his confidence in the Congress’s ability to retain power in the state. Accompanied by Chhattisgarh assembly speaker Charan Das Mahant and State Home Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu, Chief Minister Baghel filed his nomination papers at the Durg collectorate. Prior to this, he shared pictures on social media of his wife applying a traditional ’tilak’ on his forehead at their Bhilai residence. In a social media post, Baghel reflected on the significance of the day and his journey…

Amit Jogi, the State President of Janta Congress Chhattisgarh (J), has officially filed his nomination from the Patan constituency, pledging to combat corruption in the upcoming election. Jogi emphasizes that this election is not a contest against an individual named ‘Bhupesh’ but a battle against the prevailing corruption. He characterizes this electoral campaign as a showdown between the influential ‘Dao family’ and the rights of the underprivileged, including the poor, SC-ST, and MBC classes of Patan. Jogi sees himself as the face of the campaign, with the real candidates being the residents of Patan who have suffered from various issues,…

The Election Commission (EC) has issued a show-cause notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in response to his recent ‘Akbar’ remark made during the Chhattisgarh poll campaign. Sarma directed these comments at Chhattisgarh’s sole Muslim minister, Mohammad Akbar, during the assembly election campaign last week. The Assam CM has been granted until 5 pm on October 30 to respond to the notice. In his speech delivered in Kawardha, Chhattisgarh, on October 18, Sarma made a controversial remark about Akbar, suggesting that “the sacred land of Mata Kaushalya would be tainted if Akbar is not removed.” Mata Kaushalya, revered…

Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to embark on a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh, the poll-bound state, on October 28 and 29, 2023. During his visit, the Congress leader is expected to address rallies in various regions, including Bhanu Pratappur, Pharasgaon, and Kawardha. This visit is seen as an opportunity for Rahul to make significant promises in the lead-up to the state’s Assembly election. Additionally, he will engage with other Congress leaders and workers during his visit. In a separate development, ahead of the Assembly election in five states and the anticipated Lok Sabha elections next year, the Congress party has put…