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PM Modi writes to girl who brought his sketch to meeting in Chhattisgarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to the girl who had brought his sketch to a public meeting addressed by him in Chhattisgarh, and said the country's daughters are its bright future. The "affection and the sense of belongingness" he receives from them is his strength in the service of the nation, Modi said in the letter to Akansha. It was while addressing a poll rally in Chhattisgarh's Kanker on Thursday that the prime minister spotted her holding up a sketch of him. Writing to her on Friday, Modi thanked her and said he has always received a lot of love from the people of Chhattisgarh and they have also contributed enthusiastically to the country's development. "The next 25 years are going to be important for young friends like you and the country. In this period, our young generation, especially daughters like you, will provide a new direction to the country's future while fulfilling their dreams," read the prime minister's letter to Akansha. "Our government's ai

BJP announces Rs 10,000 annually for landless agri workers in Chhattisgarh

BJP, Congress fight sop for sop in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections: BJP to release manifesto on November 3

A party spokesperson said that the election manifesto will be released in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, state in-charge Om Mathur, and state president Arun Sao

Congress has set a new record for bribery in govt offices, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Congress has only given dilapidated roads and poorly conditioned hospitals and schools to the people of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh polls: 6,400 voters opt for ECI's 'vote-from-home' facility

More than 6,400 voters in Chhattisgarh have decided to avail the Election Commission of India's vote-from-home facility introduced for people above 80 years of age and persons with more than 40 per cent disability in the state assembly elections to be held this month, officials said. A total of 6,447 voters have decided to avail this facility, the poll officials said on Thursday. In the elections to the 90-member Chhattisgarh assembly to be held in two phases on November 7 and 17, a total of 2,03,93,160 voters, including 1,01,35,561 males, 1,02,56,846 females and 753 transgenders, will be able to exercise their franchise, a statement issued by the poll authority said. Of the total voters, 2,457 are those who have completed the age of 100 years and are witness to the festival of democracy (elections) since its beginning, while 7,29,267 voters in the age category of 18-19 are first-time electors, it said. "The Election Commission has introduced the facility of voting through postal .

Election Commission should check CRPF vehicles, says CM Bhupesh Baghel

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel requested the Election Commission of India (ECI) to check Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) vehicles as they can help BJP carry boxes of cash for the upcoming elections

Naxals kill man in Chhattisgarh; warn officials not to visit poll booths

The Naxalites killed a 40-year-old man, accusing him of being a police informer, and warned election officials not to visit polling booths to conduct voting on November 7

Chhattisgarh elections: PM Modi to address rally in Kanker town on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a rally in the Naxalite-hit Kanker district, which is going to polls in the first phase of the elections on November 7

Chhattisgarh elections LIVE: PM Modi to address rally in Kanker today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a rally in the Naxalite-hit Kanker district on Thursday, which is going to polls in the first phase of the elections on November 7

Chhattisgarh public has always put faith in Congress, says Bhupesh Baghel

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said that the people of Chhattisgarh have always trusted the Congress party and will continue to do so

Chhattisgarh elections: JCC (J) chief Amit Jogi files nomination from Patan

Janata Congress Chhattisgarh-Jogi (JCC-J) chief Amit Jogi filed his papers on Monday and claimed that a change in Patan constituency is certain

Rahul Gandhi, CM Bhupesh Baghel have short-term memory loss, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Rahul Gandhi and Bhupesh Baghel suffered from short-term memory loss as they have forgotten the promises they made to the people

Contribution of tribals important in enriching Chhattisgarh's culture: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Chhattisgarh on its Foundation Day and said the contribution of tribal communities was important in enriching the culture of the state. Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel also extended good wishes to the people on the state's Foundation Day. Chhattisgarh state came into existence on November 1, 2000 after being carved out of Madhya Pradesh. The Chhattisgarh government has declared a holiday for all its offices and institutions on the state Foundation Day. No cultural or other functions are being held this year on the Foundation Day as the model code of conduct is in force in view of the state assembly elections to be held on November 7 and 17. PM Modi in a post on X said, Best wishes to all our brothers and sisters of Chhattisgarh on the state's Foundation Day. The liveliness of the people here makes it a special state. Our tribal communities have a very impor

Chhattisgarh polls: Cameras installed to keep vigil on liquor movement

"Moreover, the inter-districts and interstate barriers have also been equipped with CCTV cameras to deal with the illegal transportation of liquor," the officer added

Chhattisgarh polls: Rs 38 cr worth of cash, illicit liquor seized in state

A poll duty official said that Rs 10.11 crore in cash, 30,840 litre of illicit liquor worth Rs 90.87 lakh and 184 kg ornaments and precious stones worth Rs 14.82 crore were recovered

Chhattisgarh Assembly polls: CM Bhupesh Baghel files nomination from Patan

Chhattisgarh Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has remained undefeated on the Patan seat since 1993

Chhattisgarh elections: NOTA should be scrapped, says CM Bhupesh Baghel

The NOTA has a symbol - a ballot paper with a black cross on it; the NOTA button on an EVM ensures the secrecy of the ballot

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections: AAP releases fifth list of 12 candidates

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has so far released the names of 57 candidates for Chhattisgarh Assembly polls

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Rahul promises health treatment up to Rs 10 lakh for poor in Chhattisgarh

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday promised free health treatment up to Rs 10 lakh for the poor under an existing scheme in Chhattisgarh if his party retains power in the assembly polls next month. Addressing election rallies in the Rajnandgaon district headquarters and Kawardha (the headquarters of Kabirdham district), Gandhi also said agricultural landless labourers (in rural areas) will be given Rs 10,000 per year in place of the existing Rs 7,000. In a swipe at BJP, he said the "amount of money they give to Adani, we will give the same to labourers, farmers and small traders of Chhattisgarh". He reiterated the Congress' commitment to conduct a caste census in the country if the party is voted to power at the Centre. He said an international airport will be set up in Chhattisgarh to help farmers export their produce after the Congress forms government at the Centre. "Our Guarantee: Under Dr Khubchand Baghel Health Assistance Scheme, the poor will get free treatment facility