Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel to present budget on Monday
1 year, 10 months ago

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel to present budget on Monday

Hindustan Times  

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel will present the last full budget of the Congress government in the state assembly on Monday. The budget that I am going to present on Monday will give the dreams of our state a new reality which will talk not in the sky but on the ground,” said Baghel in a video statement on Sunday. “I would also like to say to you that people used to remember only Naxal incidents when they heard of Chhattisgarh, today we are proud of hosting the first international cricket match. So much has changed suddenly that the people of the country are curious to come to Chhattisgarh,” Baghel said.

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Bhupesh Baghel searches for redemption in Chhattisgarh
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bhupesh Baghel searches for redemption in Chhattisgarh

The Hindu  

This is the third Lok Sabha election that senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel is fighting. Mr. Baghel, like many other senior party leaders, was reluctant to contest from here, arguing that he would be pinned down to one constituency, but eventually gave in to pressure from the party’s central leadership. The defeat in last year’s …

Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha election 2024: Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel to take on BJP's Santosh Pandey
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha election 2024: Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel to take on BJP's Santosh Pandey

India TV News  

Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha election 2024: Named in the Congress’s first list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, its former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, who was expected to re-deliver Chhattisgarh to the party in last year’s Assembly polls but failed, is now staring at an uphill task. The party has fielded Baghel from the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha seat, a …

Chhattisgarh Assembly election results 2023 | BJP stuns Congress, makes a strong comeback
1 year, 1 month ago

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

The Hindu  

Considered underdogs in the run-up to the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, the BJP stunned the ruling Congress and made a spectacular comeback in the State, winning 54 seats in the 90-member Assembly. Chhattisgarh Election Results 2023, LIVE Updates The BJP inflicted considerable damage on the Congress in all the major regions of the State, including the tribal belts of Bastar and …

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election Results 2023: See LIVE Constituency-Wise Map
1 year, 1 month ago

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election Results 2023: See LIVE Constituency-Wise Map

The Quint  

Chhattisgarh witnesses a bipolar electoral battle. The main fight in Chhattisgarh Assembly election 2023 is between the incumbent Congress, led by chief minister Bhupesh Baghel and the opposition Bhartiya Janata Party. Smaller parties like Janta Congress Chhattisgarh, Bahujan Samaj Party, Gondwana Ganatantra Party, and Aam Aadmi Party also have some presence in a few seats. The BJP's 15-year rule finally …

Chhattisgarh Election Results: People rejected Bhupesh Baghel's arrogance, says BJP leader Raman Singh
1 year, 1 month ago

Chhattisgarh Election Results: People rejected Bhupesh Baghel's arrogance, says BJP leader Raman Singh

India TV News  

Chhattisgarh Election Results 2023: Bharatiya Janata Party took a big lead in the early trend of counting of Chhattisgarh Assembly elections. Reacting to the BJP's lead in the trend, former Chattisgarh chief minister and BJP leader Raman Singh said people of the state rejected the arrogance of the CM Bhupesh Baghel. They have expressed confidence in the promises made by …

Chhattisgarh Election highlights: Baghel meets governor, tenders resignation
1 year, 1 month ago

Chhattisgarh Election highlights: Baghel meets governor, tenders resignation

Hindustan Times  

Chhattisgarh Election Results 2023 highlights: Official results have started trickling in from Chhattisgarh, and The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to reclaim power, just five years after being voted out, in December 2018. Five years ago, Chhattisgarh elected its first non-BJP government in 15 years; the Congress stormed to power with 68 seats in the 90-member assembly, while the saffron …

Congress will get more seats than 2018 in Chhattisgarh election, says Bhupesh Baghel
1 year, 1 month ago

Congress will get more seats than 2018 in Chhattisgarh election, says Bhupesh Baghel

India TV News  

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2023: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said that Congress will get more seats than 2018 Assembly election adding the Bharatiya Janata Party has accepted defeat. On Friday, Baghel confidently said that the Congress party is going to win the recently concluded Assembly election in the state. "Congress will form government in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and …

Bhupesh Baghel government going to lose, people not happy, says Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
1 year, 1 month ago

Bhupesh Baghel government going to lose, people not happy, says Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

India TV News  

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2023: Ahead of the Assembly election in the state, Union Minister and BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan said that it's clear that the Bhupesh Baghel government is going to lose in the upcoming polls as people are not happy. It is clear that Bhupesh Baghel government is going to lose. BJP is going to win with a huge …

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel files nomination from Patan Assembly constituency
1 year, 2 months ago

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel files nomination from Patan Assembly constituency

India TV News  

In anticipation of the upcoming Chhattisgarh polls, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has officially filed his nomination for the Patan assembly constituency. As the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections approached, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel appeared at India TV's Chunav Manch, where he launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, the central government, and central investigative agencies. State to vote in two …

In a repeat of 2018, Bhupesh Baghel promises loan waiver for Chhattisgarh farmers
1 year, 2 months ago

In a repeat of 2018, Bhupesh Baghel promises loan waiver for Chhattisgarh farmers

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled next month, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has promised a loan waiver to farmers in the event of the Congress returning to power. Farm waiver is considered a key electoral promise that saw Congress returning to power in 2018 after a gap of 15 years in Chhattisgarh and one of the first decisions taken …

Opinion: Bhupesh Baghel's Chhattisgarhi pride may trump BJP's nationalist agenda
1 year, 3 months ago

Opinion: Bhupesh Baghel's Chhattisgarhi pride may trump BJP's nationalist agenda

India Today  

Adding a distinct flavour to the politics of Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel started a campaign which in the past four years has given a new lease of life to the beleaguered Congress party in the state. The birth of Brand Chhattisgarh Baghel, in the first six months of his Chhattisgarh government, understood the need to create a local brand …

Chhattisgarh: CM Bhupesh Baghel lays foundation stone for 700-bed hospital building in Raipur
1 year, 4 months ago

Chhattisgarh: CM Bhupesh Baghel lays foundation stone for 700-bed hospital building in Raipur

India TV News  

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel laid the foundation stone for a 700-bed integrated modern hospital building in Raipur. The foundation stone laying ceremony was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister TS Singh Deo, JNMC Director Dr. Pradeep Sharma, and other senior officials. The construction of the new hospital is part of the state government's ambitious plan to …

Baghel Govt Enabling Naxalism in Chhattisgarh, Knee-Deep in Scams: Raman Singh
1 year, 4 months ago

Baghel Govt Enabling Naxalism in Chhattisgarh, Knee-Deep in Scams: Raman Singh

News 18  

Chhattisgarh Assembly election dates are yet to be announced but BJP leader and former chief minister Raman Singh, who suffered a massive jolt in the 2018 Assembly elections after three consecutive terms, has turned on the campaign mode. With corruption as his main poll plank, Raman Singh has laid a number of alleged scams, allegedly running into lakhs of crores, …

'Congress' biggest challenge in Chhattisgarh is not BJP, but...': CM Bhupesh Baghel
1 year, 4 months ago

'Congress' biggest challenge in Chhattisgarh is not BJP, but...': CM Bhupesh Baghel

India TV News  

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday said the Congress' biggest challenge in the upcoming Assembly elections is not BJP but to fight the Enforcement Directorate and the Income Tax Department. ED and the I-T Department trying to create a fear psychosis "The ED and the I-T Department are powerful wings of the BJP and they are …

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel lays foundation stone for 1320 megawatt thermal power project in Korba
1 year, 5 months ago

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel lays foundation stone for 1320 megawatt thermal power project in Korba

India TV News  

Chhattisgarh news: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel today laid the foundation stone for a modern thermal power plant with 1320 MW capacity in the state's Korba district. Apart from the power plant, Baghel also laid the foundation stone for a new building of Lt Bisahu Das Mahant Memorial Medical College Korba, which will be built at the cost of Rs …

If Cong Wins in Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel Will Be 'first in Line' for CM Post: T S Singhdeo
1 year, 5 months ago

If Cong Wins in Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel Will Be 'first in Line' for CM Post: T S Singhdeo

News 18  

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister TS Singhdeo on Sunday said the Congress would fight the assembly polls under a “collective leadership” helmed by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and if the party wins, Baghel would be “first in line” to be considered for the CM’s post. Asked whether the polls would be fought under a “collective leadership”, Singhdeo said the decision taken …

Baghel unveils 4% DA hike for govt employees
1 year, 5 months ago

Baghel unveils 4% DA hike for govt employees

Hindustan Times  

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday made pre-poll announcements worth ₹2,000 crore during discussion on supplementary budget in the on-going monsoon assembly session. Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel made these announcements while responding to the debate on the proposals for the first supplementary budget of the current fiscal year 2023-24 Among the several sops for state government employees, Baghel also …

Bhupesh Baghel effects cabinet reshuffle ahead of Chhattisgarh Assembly polls
1 year, 5 months ago

Bhupesh Baghel effects cabinet reshuffle ahead of Chhattisgarh Assembly polls

India TV News  

Cabinet reshuffle: Poll-bound Chhattisgarh witnessed a cabinet reshuffle on Friday, ahead of the Assembly elections due year-end. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel reshuffled his cabinet following the induction of former state Congress chief Mohan Markam as a minister. According to an official notification, newly-appointed deputy chief minister TS Singh Deo has been assigned one more department - Energy - along with …

On reservation bill, CM Baghel questions governor's power to withhold assent
1 year, 8 months ago

On reservation bill, CM Baghel questions governor's power to withhold assent

Hindustan Times  

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday once again questioned the governor's constitutional power to withhold assent for bills cleared in the state's assembly. He was referring to the state's amended reservation bill that was passed in the Chhattisgarh assembly last year which is since waiting for the governor's assent. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel CM Baghel urged governor Biswabhusan …

Baghel meets PM Modi, reiterates demand for pending GST, coal royalty funds
2 years ago

Baghel meets PM Modi, reiterates demand for pending GST, coal royalty funds

Hindustan Times  

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reiterated the demand to release pending funds related to the Goods and Services Tax and coal royalty revenues, a statement issued by the state government said. Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday. Baghel said the state government has …

Congress rushes Bhupesh Baghel, Bhupinder Hooda, Rajiv Shukla to Himachal
2 years, 1 month ago

Congress rushes Bhupesh Baghel, Bhupinder Hooda, Rajiv Shukla to Himachal

Hindustan Times  

The Congress is sending Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, senior leaders Bhupinder Hooda and Rajeev Shukla to Himachal Pradesh on Thursday with the possibility of the party getting a majority in the hill state. The election observer of Congress for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls Bhupesh Baghel expressed hopes of forming government in the hill state judging by the ongoing …

Chhattisgarh: CM Bhupesh Baghel reiterates demand for NPS, GST compensation
2 years, 1 month ago

Chhattisgarh: CM Bhupesh Baghel reiterates demand for NPS, GST compensation

Hindustan Times  

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday reiterated the state’s demand for a refund of the National Pension Scheme, GST compensation and transfer back of amounts collected as ‘additional levy’ from coal block companies. Demanding a refund of the NPS amount, Baghel said that the state government has restored the old pension scheme in Chhattisgarh to ‘secure the future’ of …

Chhattisgarh Minister Singh Deo's Gaffe Embarrasses Congress; BJP Hits Out at CM Baghel
2 years, 4 months ago

Chhattisgarh Minister Singh Deo's Gaffe Embarrasses Congress; BJP Hits Out at CM Baghel

News 18  

Chhattisgarh Health Minister TS Singh Deo’s gaffe while describing the financial condition of the state in a video has left the Bhupesh Baghel government embarrassed, while the opposition BJP alleged financial mismanagement and hurled “Mr Bantadhar” jibe at the chief minister. In the video, Singh Deo can be heard saying the state government has no “aukat” to hike allowances of …

CM Baghel urges Centre to increase Chhattisgarh's share in central taxes
2 years, 5 months ago

CM Baghel urges Centre to increase Chhattisgarh's share in central taxes

India TV News  

Highlights Baghel urged the Centre to increase the state's share in the central taxes and duties Baghel sought a five-year extension for the compensation paid to the state beyond June 2022 Centre was asked to reimburse Chattisgarh Rs 12000 cr spent in eradication of Maoist menace Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday urged the Centre to increase the state's …

Nearly 20 Chhattisgarh MLAs stay put in Delhi, CM Baghel says visit 'not political'
3 years, 3 months ago

Nearly 20 Chhattisgarh MLAs stay put in Delhi, CM Baghel says visit 'not political'

India TV News  

Amid speculations over the possibility of a leadership change in Chhattisgarh, about 20 Congress MLAs known to be close to Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel are camped in Delhi in what is being seen by many as a show of strength. A legislator supporting Baghel said, "Chhattisgarh is among the leading states of the country in terms of development under the …

As 31 MLAs camp in Delhi, Baghel says Chhattisgarh can never become Punjab
3 years, 3 months ago

As 31 MLAs camp in Delhi, Baghel says Chhattisgarh can never become Punjab

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Raipur: After the crisis in Punjab Congress, things are once again heating up in the party’s Chhattisgarh unit. On Saturday state chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said that Chhattisgarh can never become Punjab. In the last couple of days several Congress MLAs from the state have made trips to Delhi to demand a meeting with the high command to let …

Chhattisgarh heading Punjab way? 30 MLAs close to CM Baghel in Delhi amid speculation over change of guard
3 years, 3 months ago

Chhattisgarh heading Punjab way? 30 MLAs close to CM Baghel in Delhi amid speculation over change of guard

India Today  

At least 30 MLAs of the Congress party from Chhattisgarh are currently camping in Delhi, giving rise to speculation that Chhattisgarh could also be heading the Punjab way for the ruling Congress party in the state. When asked about the BJP equating Chhattisgarh and Punjab over crisis in the ruling Congress, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said, "Chhattisgarh will always remain …

Chhattisgarh Congress MLAs Camp in Delhi, 'No Political Angle' Says CM Baghel
3 years, 3 months ago

Chhattisgarh Congress MLAs Camp in Delhi, 'No Political Angle' Says CM Baghel

News 18  

Amid speculation over the possibility of leadership change in Chhattisgarh, a group of Congress MLAs known to be close to Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel are camping in Delhi and one of them asserted on Thursday that there was no question of a change at the top in the state and Baghel would complete his full term. CM Baghel on Thursday …

Chhattisgarh Congress Crisis: Baghel Meets Gandhi, Says All Issues Discussed
3 years, 4 months ago

Chhattisgarh Congress Crisis: Baghel Meets Gandhi, Says All Issues Discussed

The Quint  

Amid speculations of friction within the Chhattisgarh Congress, state Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, who is purportedly at loggerheads with the state's Health Minister TS Singh Deo, on Friday, 27 August, met party leader Rahul Gandhi. Speaking to the media after his meeting, Baghel said that all political as well state administrative issues had been discussed and added that he had …

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel likely to meet Rahul Gandhi today amid power tussle
3 years, 4 months ago

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel likely to meet Rahul Gandhi today amid power tussle

India Today  

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel is likely to meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday amid reports of a continuing rift in the state's party unit. Bhupesh Baghel had returned to Raipur from Delhi on Wednesday evening after former Congress president Rahul Gandhi held meetings with him and minister TS Singh Deo in a bid to resolve a power tussle …

Power tussle in Chhattisgarh: What happened when Rahul Gandhi met CM Bhupesh Baghel
3 years, 4 months ago

Power tussle in Chhattisgarh: What happened when Rahul Gandhi met CM Bhupesh Baghel

India Today  

After meeting Rahul Gandhi earlier this week, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel met the Congress leader again in Delhi on Friday, amid an ongoing power tussle with the state's health minister, TS Singh Deo. About the meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Bhupesh Baghel, PL Punia said, "CM wanted to brief Rahul Gandhi personally. He said, "Media reports of tension between …

Will resign the moment Sonia and Rahul Gandhi ask me to: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel
3 years, 4 months ago

Will resign the moment Sonia and Rahul Gandhi ask me to: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

India Today  

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said on Wednesday that he would resign from the CM post the moment Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi ask him to. Meetings with senior leaders According to a report by news agency PTI, CM Bhupesh Baghel and Health Minister TS Singh Deo separately met All India Congress Committee general secretary KC Venugopal on …

Bhupesh Baghel to continue as Chhattisgarh CM
3 years, 4 months ago

Bhupesh Baghel to continue as Chhattisgarh CM

The Hindu  

Bhupesh Baghel will continue as the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh for now, but he should treat his colleagues in the government with respect. This message was conveyed to Mr. Baghel after former Congress president Rahul Gandhi met him and the State’s Health Minister T.S. Under the arrangement, Mr. Baghel was to vacate the Chief Minister’s post in favour of Mr. …

Chhattisgarh Congress gets new offices in six districts
3 years, 4 months ago

Chhattisgarh Congress gets new offices in six districts

The Hindu  

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated Congress offices in six districts on August 20, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. On August 20 last year, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi chaired the foundation-laying ceremony for these party offices and renovation of the existing ones. And a party office helps an organisation to function more effectively.” …

Bhupesh Baghel sparks outrage by continuing to campaign in Assam
3 years, 9 months ago

Bhupesh Baghel sparks outrage by continuing to campaign in Assam

Op India  

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has continued to campaign in Assam for the Congress party well after a devastating loss of lives of Jawans during an encounter with Maoists in his own state. छत्तीसगढ़ में नक्सलियों का इतना बड़ा हमला हो गया, 8 जवान शहीद हुये, 20 घायल, कई जवानों के गायब होने की खबर, राज्य COVID-19 से बेहाल, लेकिन …

With a Focus on Agriculture, Bhupesh Baghel Presents Rs 97,106-crore Budget for Chhattisgarh
3 years, 10 months ago

With a Focus on Agriculture, Bhupesh Baghel Presents Rs 97,106-crore Budget for Chhattisgarh

News 18  

With a special emphasis on the agriculture sector, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel presented the annual budget for FY 2021-22 in the Assembly on Monday. Rs 5,703 crore was provisioned for Nyay Yojana, Rs 150 crore for Chirag Yojana, Rs 530 crore for Saurya Sujala yojana, Rs 175 crore for Godhan Nyay yojana and fisheries has been assigned status of …

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel Writes to Amit Shah on Development of Naxalism-hit Districts
4 years, 1 month ago

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel Writes to Amit Shah on Development of Naxalism-hit Districts

News 18  

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking the Centre’s assistance in creating employment opportunities for the youth in the Naxalism-hit areas of the state, an official said on Monday. In the letter, Baghel has made five specific suggestions for development of the Naxalism-hit areas, particularly the Bastar region, to root out Naxalism from …

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