Chhattisgarh Elections
Chhattisgarh is set for a battle of prestige for the BJP as well as the Congress as it goes to polls in two phases on November 12 and November 20, 2018. The major parties will lock horns on a total of 90 assembly constituencies where the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is seeking a fourth term with Raman Singh as Chief Minister. Opinion polls have predicted that the saffron party is likely to retain power in the state for the fourth straight term. The entry of former Congress leader and ex-chief minister Ajit Jogi in the fray with his own political outfit, the Janata Congress Chhattisgarh is expected to make the fight intersting. The tenure of the present assembly will expire on January 5, 2019. The results will be declared on December 11, 2018.
Chhattisgarh CM-designate Bhupesh Baghel says loan waiver will be announced in first Cabinet meet
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister-designate Bhupesh Baghel said Sunday that a loan waiver for farmers will be announced in the first meeting of the new state Cabinet.
Who is Bhupesh Bhagel? Know about the man behind Congress’ mega rise in Chhattisgarh
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Rahul Gandhi holds hectic parleys with top Congress leaders to select next Chhattisgarh CM
After selecting chief ministers of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, Congress president Rahul Gandhi held hectic parleys with top party leaders Saturday to decide on the top post for Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh CM announcement Live updates: Congress postpones decision till tomorrow
Congress Party again postponed the announcement of the name of Chhattisgarh CM candidate till tomorrow. The party registered a landslide victory in the state in the recently concluded polls by winning 68 of the 90 seats.
Who is TS Singh Deo? Front-runner in chief ministerial race for Chhattisgarh
Congress President Rahul Gandhi Friday met the four contenders for chief ministership in Chhattisgarh, including T S Singh Deo who appears to be the front-runner for the post.
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The Congress party on Tuesday made a strong comeback in Chhattisgarh, winning 68 of the 90 seats in the Legislative Assembly. The BJP, which was ruling the state since 2003 under doctor-turned-politician Raman Singh's leaders
Vidhan Sabha elections outcome casts shadow on Lok Sabha 2019: BJP may end up losing 31 seats
The Tuesday results of five Vidhan Sabha elections saw Congress take over three BJP-ruled states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, where they are set to form the government in the coming days.
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The newly elected Congress MLAs in Chhattisgarh will meet here on Wednesday to decide on a the new Chief Minister, with informed sources indicating that state party chief Bhupesh Baghel was the front runner.
Assembly election results: Shiv Sena says poll results show yearning for ‘BJP-mukt’ regime
A day after the BJP received a poll drubbing in three Hindi heartland states, the Shiv Sena Wednesday said the election results indicate people's desire to have a "BJP-free" establishment.
Assembly election results: Sonia Gandhi says poll wins Congress’ victory over BJP’s negative politics
Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday described the party's good showing in the assembly poll in three Hindi heartland states as a victory over the BJP's "negative politics".
Election Results 2018: Caution and new procedure – What caused the delay in declaration of outcome by EC?
While the seesaw battle between the Congress and the BJP in MP had all makings of a potboiler, the excruciating wait of hours before getting the final tally left many wondering about the cause behind the delay.
Assembly election results: Sharad Pawar says poll results mark ‘beginning of change’
The Assembly poll results in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh mark the "beginning of a change", NCP chief Sharad Pawar said Wednesday, dubbing the outcome as "rejection" of the BJP-led government's policies.
Assembly election results 2018: Burn in Hindi heartland could hurt BJP’s chances in 2019
The results in the Hindi heartland states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan came as a major shock for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has won all the major states barring Delhi, Bihar, Punjab and Karnataka
Chhattisgarh election results: Congress to pick Chhattisgarh CM on Wednesday
The Congress in Chhattisgarh will hold its legislature party meeting here on Wednesday to decide on the next chief minister of the state.
Lalu Prasad Yadav, Upendra Kushwaha hail poll results; Shatrughan Sinha says ‘arrogance’ cost BJP dear
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) witnessed a sharp dip in its vote share in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.
