Bhupesh Baghel
Third and Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh state in India
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Bhupesh Baghel, popularly known as Kaka, is an Indian politician who served as the 3rd Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh from 2018 to 2023. He was president of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress from 2014 to 2019. He represents the Patan constituency in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly since 2013 and from 2003 to 2008. He had been cabinet minister of Transportation in undivided Madhya Pradesh in Digvijaya Singh government from 1999 to 2003. He was first Minister for Revenue, Public Health Engineering and Relief Work of Chhattisgarh.
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Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha elections 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates, main parties, scheduleIn Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, Santosh Pandey(BJP), Bhupesh Baghel (Congress), and Naresh Kumar Motghare from Gondwana Gantantra Party will compete in the upcoming election. The constituency is..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Baghel named in Mahadev app FIR; political vendetta: Ex-CMThe Chhattisgarh Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has included former CM Bhupesh Baghel in an FIR related to the alleged Rs 6,000-crore Mahadev Book online betting scam. The FIR, filed on March 4 based on..IndiaTimes - Published | |
FIR against former CM Bhupesh Baghel in Mahadev betting app caseThe Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Chhattisgarh has registered a case against former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and others in the alleged Mahadev online betting scam based on a probe report..DNA - Published | |
Congress rushes Baghel to Patna to solve crisisWith JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar on the brink of abandoning the INDIA ship, Congress on Saturday rushed former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel to Patna as a last-minute effort to salvage the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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ED sends extradition request to UAE for Mahadev app accusedEnforcement Directorate seeks extradition and deportation of Mahadev Online Book betting syndicate masterminds Sourabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal. The duo is being investigated for payoffs given to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress sets up election committees for 8 statesThe Congress has set up election committees for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Tripura, ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. The committees include..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Political plot: Bhupesh Baghel on ED's Mahadev app chargesheetFormer Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel has been mentioned in the second prosecution complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Mahadev app scam. Baghel has called it a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Courier' reiterates cash was given to Bhupesh Baghel: EDThe Enforcement Directorate has informed a special court in Raipur that Asim Das, who was arrested earlier, claims that the unaccounted cash found on him was meant to be delivered to former..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel accuses ED of political conspiracy in Mahadev App caseFormer Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel strongly reacts to the Enforcement Directorate's mention of his name in the Mahadev App scandal. He accuses the ED of engaging in a political..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP targets Congress after ED names party veteran Baghel in supplementary chargesheet in Mahadev betting app caseThe Bharatiya Janata Party accuses the Congress of corruption after the Enforcement Directorate includes former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in a supplementary chargesheet related to the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mahadev betting app case: ED names former Chhattisgarh CM Baghel in supplementary chargesheet; BJP attacks CongressThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) has named former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel in a supplementary charge sheet filed on January 1, 2024, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act...IndiaTimes - Published | BJP to turn opposition states' apathy to central plans into poll ammoBJP plans to make opposition parties' hesitancy in implementing social welfare schemes a major issue in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. They argue that people in opposition-governed states are being denied..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dubai ‘restricts movements’ of 2nd Mahadev case accusedDubai authorities restrict movements of Saurabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal, promoters of Mahadev online betting app, being investigated by Indian agencies for money laundering and alleged mastermind of..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Will hold discussions with party chiefs in states where alliances could be formed': Bhupesh Baghel after Congress panel meetA day after the Congress formed the National Alliance Committee (NAC), former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel stated that the high command will hold discussions with leaders of other states..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Inaugural meeting of Cong's new National Alliance Committee at 11.30 am todayThe first meeting of the National Alliance Committee of the Congress, formed to engage like-minded political outfits for possible alliances in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, will be held in Delhi...IndiaTimes - Published | Congress forms panel to fix INDIA seat-sharing issuesCongress forms committee for alliances in 2024 Lok Sabha elections, focusing on seat-sharing deals with regional parties. The committee includes Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel, Salman Khurshid, Mohan..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP MLA Ramvichar Netam appointed pro-tem speaker of Chhattisgarh assemblySenior BJP MLA Ramvichar Netam was on Sunday sworn in as the pro-tem speaker of the newly-elected Chhattisgarh legislative assembly. Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan administered the oath of office to..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda to attend swearing-in ceremonies todayPrime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and JP Nadda will attend the swearing-in ceremonies of the new governments in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Mohan Yadav will be sworn in as MP Chief Minister..IndiaTimes - Published |
Vishnu Deo Sai to take oath as Chhattisgarh CM on December 13Chhattisgarh CM designate Vishnu Deo Sai invited former CM Bhupesh Baghel, T S Singhdeo, and Deepak Baij for the swearing-in ceremony, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah will be present...IndiaTimes - Published | Chhattisgarh BJP government may have deputy CM, says Raman SinghThe Bharatiya Janata Party government in Chhattisgarh may have a deputy chief minister, senior leader Raman Singh said on Sunday ahead of a meeting of the newly-elected MLAs in the state. The BJP won..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi, Amit Shah injected renewed vigour into Chhattisgarh campaignPolitical greenhorn Ishwar Sahu shocks Congress by defeating minister Ravindra Choubey. Congress, with a majority of 71 MLAs, faces a stunning defeat as most ministers lose. Even CM Bhupesh Baghel..IndiaTimes - Published | Cracks in Congress ship show up in battle, sink prospectsThe ruling Congress in Chhattisgarh faced deep-seated tensions and divisions, impacting their performance in the 2023 bypolls. A public tussle between CM Bhupesh Baghel and health minister T S..IndiaTimes - Published |
Assembly polls 2023: 'Mahadev' sinks Congress, BJP crosses halfway mark in ChhattisgarhThe allegations against CM Bhupesh Baghel over Mahadev betting app has led to the defeat of Congress in Chhattisgarh Assembly polls. The BJP has crossed halfway mark of 46 in 90-member assembly of..IndiaTimes - Published | Poll 2023: Congress and BJP in nail-biting contest in ChhattisgarhCongress takes lead in 47 constituencies, closely trailed by BJP in 42. Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel takes a lead in Patan seat. Nine ministers of Bhupesh Baghel government are trailing. Deputy chief..IndiaTimes - Published |
Chhattisgarh election results: BJP, Congress in close contest according to latest trendsThe BJP and the ruling Congress are locked in a neck and neck contest in Chhattisgarh. BJP chief Arun Sao claimed that the people of the state have already rejected the Congress party. Chief minister..IndiaTimes - Published | Chhattisgarh assembly polls: CM Baghel extends wishes to all candidates on vote counting dayAs counting of votes commenced in Chhattisgarh on Sunday chief minister Bhupesh Baghel extended wishes to all the candidates who are seeking a mandate to the 90-member assembly. "Today is the day of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Counting in 90 assembly constituencies begins in ChhattisgarhCounting of votes begins in Chhattisgarh for the 90 assembly constituencies. The fate of 1181 candidates, including 155 women and one third gender candidate, will be determined. The counting process is..IndiaTimes - Published | Chhattisgarh Assembly elections: 'BJP will form government with clear majority,' says ex-CM Raman SinghFormer Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and BJP leader, Raman Singh, confidently stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government in Chhattisgarh with a clear majority. He criticized Chief..IndiaTimes - Published |
Chhattisgarh Assembly Election Patan Result 2023 Live: Congress' Bhupesh Baghel v/s his nephew BJP's Vijay BaghelThe highest VIP seat in the Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2023 is in the Durg district, known as Patan. Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister, Bhupesh Baghel, is also a legislator from this constituency.DNA - Published | Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel writes to PM Modi demanding ban on Mahadev appChhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting a complete ban on Mahadev Online Book applications. Baghel highlighted the expansion of illegal..IndiaTimes - Published |
We also built Ram temples but didn't seek votes in his name: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel takes dig at BJPChhattisgarh CM accuses BJP of playing politics over Ram Temple construction in Ayodhya; CM Baghel takes a holy dip in Kharun River and offers prayers on Kartik Purnima; BJP accused of politicizing the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Will they now send notice...': Chattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel on Rahul Gandhi's jibe on India's World Cup lossEarlier in the week, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a rally in Rajasthan's Barmer, indirectly hinted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence in the Narendra Modi stadium was the reason..DNA - Published |
Chhattisgarh assembly polls 2023: 2nd phase of 70-seat voting today, Bhupesh Baghel among others to contestThe first phase of elections for 20 seats in the Naxal-affected state, which has a 90-member assembly, was held on November 7 and saw a high voter turnout of 78 per cent.DNA - Published | Gandhi family filled its coffers by destroying poor, alleges Smriti Irani in ChhattisgarhUnion Minister Smriti Irani criticized the Gandhi family during a rally in Chhattisgarh, accusing them of exploiting the poor by promoting betting and spurious liquor. She also condemned their alleged..IndiaTimes - Published |
Chhattisgarh Congress engrossed in scams, overlooked interests of poor, says Anurag ThakurUnion Minister Anurag Singh Thakur accused Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of not contributing the state's share to the Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana, depriving 18 lakh poor people of houses. Thakur also..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Lotus ready to bloom in mess spread by Congress': Anurag Thakur in poll-bound ChhattisgarhUnion Minister Anurag Thakur responded to Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's comment on Prime Minister Modi, stating that the lotus (symbol of BJP) is ready to bloom in the mess created by Congress...IndiaTimes - Published |
'Modi washing powder': Bhupesh Baghel's dig as PM targets Chhattisgarh chief minister over corruption chargesPrime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress government in Chhattisgarh of corruption, prompting a response from Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel who took a dig at Prime Minister with "Modi washing..IndiaTimes - Published | Countdown has started for exit of Congress govt in Chhattisgarh: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party for corruption and predicted its exit from the government in Chhattisgarh. He mocked the power-sharing agreement between Chief Minister..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi hits out at Congress over 'involvement' Mahadev app scandal, says end of party's rule in Chhattisgarh nearPrime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed that the countdown for the end of the Congress-led government in Chhattisgarh has begun. He accused Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of corruption and..IndiaTimes - Published | ₹15k/year to all women if Congress wins in Chattisgarh: CMChhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday said if the Congress retains power in Chhattisgarh, women will be given an annual financial assistance of Rs 15,000 in the state. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress calls itself 'hero' but it's 'zero' in doing development: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized the Congress party, calling them 'zero' in terms of development and accusing them of corruption. Targeting the Bhupesh Baghel govt over alleged scams, Singh..IndiaTimes - Published | Calling someone else 'gunda' in front of BJP's Brijmohan Agrawal an insult to the word: Chhattisgarh CM BaghelChhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel criticized the assault on BJP leader Brijmohan Agrawal, saying that calling someone a 'goon' in front of Agrawal is an insult to the word itself. Agrawal, a..IndiaTimes - Published |
In Surguja, uphill task for Congress to repeat 2018 performance as it faces infighting, anti-incumbencyThe Congress party in Chhattisgarh is facing challenges of infighting and anti-incumbency as it aims to replicate its 2018 success in the Surguja division. In the previous elections, the party won all..IndiaTimes - Published | Mahadev app ‘promoter funding Baghel’ under ED lensThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated an investigation against Subham Soni, who claims to be the promoter of the Mahadev Book app, for allegedly passing on Rs 508 crore to Chhattisgarh Chief..IndiaTimes - Published |
