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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicBhupesh Baghel

Topic: Bhupesh Baghel

Ghar wapsi to jobs & healthcare — RSS pushback to help BJP against Baghel govt’s cow economy, Ram tourism

29 of 91 seats in poll-bound Chhattisgarh are from tribal-dominated areas & in 2018 elections BJP lost 26 of these. Congress CM Bhupesh Baghel's 'pro Hindu' stance another challenge.

Unemployment allowance, ‘International Ram Festival’ — Baghel govt presents last pre-poll budget

Baghel also hikes monthly pay of anganwadi workers. Calls it strong step towards fulfilling objectives of 'Chhattisgarh model'. Local culture of state gets focus in budget.

Anticipated ED raids, had Plan B & C for Congress plenary, says Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

In an exclusive interview, Baghel discussed Naxal political killings, how ED officials are ‘roaming around’, and why he thinks Congress will return to power in this year’s polls.

‘They are scared’, says Baghel on ED raids at Congress leaders’ offices ahead of Raipur plenary

Enforcement Directorate Monday raided at least 14 locations in Chhattisgarh's Raipur & Bhilai, including residences & offices of Congress leaders, in connection with coal levy scam case.

Nitish Kumar to Bhupesh Baghel, Opposition redrawing Mandal vs Kamandal battleline for 2024

The BJP has skirted the issue of caste census so far. But there are signs that betray unease and ambiguity, if not nervousness, in the ruling camp.

ED arrests Chhattisgarh CM’s deputy secretary in money laundering case

Saumya Chaurasia, considered a powerful bureaucrat of the state, was taken into custody under the criminal sections of the PMLA post her questioning by the federal agency.

Baghel blows bugle of ‘Congress victory’ at tourism conclave, talks of winning tribal confidence

New Delhi: Dismissing solicitor general Tushar Mehta's allegations that a close aide of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel had met a judge of the...

Viral video shared by Chhattisgarh Congress of BJP MP Tejasvi Surya’s Raipur rally is edited

The Chhattisgarh Congress shared a 13-second clip showing people raising slogans of 'Bhupesh Baghel zindabad' during Surya's rally.

Chhattisgarh CM launches plantation drive in urban forests called ‘Krishna Kunj’

The initiative was timed with the festival of Janmashtami. It was launched with an aim to arrest deforestation and impart awareness about the importance of trees.

OBC votebank, counter to Baghel — Why BJP replaced its tribal Chhattisgarh unit chief

By appointing Arun Sao as Chhattisgarh chief, party seeks to not only counter CM Baghel's clout as prominent OBC face, but also infuse energy among cadres ahead of next year's polls.

On Camera

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.