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. Read More

Chhattisgarh Elections News

Explained: Why is the Bhupesh Baghel facing a no-confidence motion despite a clear majority for Congress in Chhattisgarh Assembly?

A simmering power tussle between Baghel and Singh Deo, which was allowed to escalate since the 2018 Assembly elections, has…

July 27, 2022 14:30 IST

Chhattisgarh Civic Polls 2021: Voting underway for 15 urban bodies; result on December 23

The counting of votes will take place on December 23.

Updated: December 20, 2021 16:31 IST

Bhupesh Baghel, TS Singh Deo meet meet Rahul Gandhi as crisis in Chhattisgarh Congress deepens

The bone fo contention between Bhupesh Baghel and TS Singh Deo is believed to be the two-and-a-half-year power-sharing formula.

Updated: August 24, 2021 13:23 IST

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…

December 16, 2018 19:28 IST

Who is Bhupesh Bhagel? Know about the man behind Congress’ mega rise in Chhattisgarh

The new Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel is an MLA from Patan seat and currently serves as the president of Chhattisgarh…

December 16, 2018 17:30 IST

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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…

December 15, 2018 12:41 IST

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…

Updated: December 15, 2018 17:24 IST

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…

December 14, 2018 19:55 IST

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Chhattisgarh CM candidate: Congress focus shifts to Chief Minister pick – Top 3 contenders

The Congress party on Tuesday made a strong comeback in Chhattisgarh, winning 68 of the 90 seats in the Legislative…

Updated: December 12, 2018 15:35 IST

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…

Updated: December 12, 2018 19:13 IST

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Chhattisgarh election results: Bhupesh Baghel front runner for CM’s post

The newly elected Congress MLAs in Chhattisgarh will meet here on Wednesday to decide on a the new Chief Minister,…

December 12, 2018 13:55 IST

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…

December 12, 2018 13:25 IST

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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…

December 12, 2018 13:13 IST

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…

Updated: December 12, 2018 19:12 IST

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…

December 12, 2018 13:03 IST

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…

December 12, 2018 10:36 IST

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…

December 12, 2018 10:21 IST

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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.

December 11, 2018 22:02 IST

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Chhattisgarh Assembly results: 13 women elected as MLAs, including 9 from Congress

Thirteen women have been elected to the Chhattisgarh Assembly in 2018, a rise from the 10 and 11 women who…

December 11, 2018 20:53 IST

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BJP lost two states for a small margin of 0.5% in popular votes

In closely fought elections for supremacy in three crucial states in Hindi heartland, the BJP lost two states for a…

Updated: December 11, 2018 19:19 IST

Chhattisgarh election result: Loan waiver promise proved biggest gamechanger for Congress

The Congress, which was out of power for 15 years in mineral-rich Chhattisgarh, staged a stunning comeback on Tuesday, courtsey…

December 11, 2018 17:55 IST

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Modi’s re-election bid: Setback in Assembly elections may dent PM’s chances, force strategy rethink

The setback suffered by the BJP in the elections to five state assemblies will have a bearing on Prime Minister…

Updated: December 12, 2018 11:53 IST

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