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Enforcement Directorate arrests Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, in alleged liquor scam money laundering case causing massive state revenue loss.

ED arrests ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's son in liquor 'scam' case

Enforcement Directorate arrests Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, in alleged liquor scam money laundering case causing massive state revenue loss.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested Chaitnaya Baghel, son of senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in an alleged liquor scam linked money laundering case, official sources said.
He was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after fresh raids were carried out at his home in Bhilai town in Durg district. The father-son duo reside at the same place.
A heavy posse of police personnel was seen outside the house, even as some party supporters gathered.
The senior Baghel said it was Chaitanya's birthday today.
The sources said Chaitnaya Baghel was arrested under section 19 of the anti-money laundering as he was allegedly not cooperating during the searches that came about following receipt of fresh evidence in the case. He is expected to be produced before a special PMLA court in Raipur where the ED will seek his custody for interrogation.
Sources said companies allegedly linked to Chaitanya Baghel were the "recipient" of about Rs 17 crore "proceeds of crime" that were generated from the alleged liquor scam. Funds worth about Rs 1,070 crore are under the scanner of the agency vis-a-vis the role of junior Baghel, as per the sources.
The ED has claimed that the "scam" resulted in a "massive loss" to the state exchequer and filled the pockets of the beneficiaries of a liquor syndicate with over Rs 2,100 crore.
Bhupesh Baghel, 63, posted a message on X saying the ED has come to his home on the last day of the assembly session when the issue of trees being felled for a coal mine project of the Adani group in Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district was to be raised. "Today is the last day of the state legislative (monsoon) session. The issue of trees being felled for Adani in Tamnar was scheduled to be raised (in the House). Saheb has sent ED to Bhilai Niwas," the message posted by his office said.
The senior Baghel earlier this month visited the tehsil and extended support to local villagers who have been protesting against tree felling for a coal mine project in the area.
The mine is allotted to Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO), which has contracted the MDO (mine developer cum operator) to the Adani group.
The former CM also said central agencies were being misused to target opposition leaders, but he trusts the judiciary and will cooperate with them.
Congress MLAs also boycotted the proceedings of the Chhattisgarh assembly for the day as a mark of protest against the arrest and accused the agency of trying to harass the opposition.
The federal probe agency had conducted similar raids against Chaitanya Baghel on March 10.
In this case, the ED in January arrested former minister and Congress leader Kawasi Lakhma besides Anwar Dhebar, the elder brother of Raipur Mayor and Congress leader Aijaz Dhebar, former IAS officer Anil Tuteja, Indian Telecom Service (ITS) officer Arunpati Tripathi and some others as part of this investigation. The alleged liquor scam in the central Indian state, according to the ED, was orchestrated between 2019 and 2022 when Chhattisgarh was governed by the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government.
Assets worth about Rs 205 crore of various accused have been attached by the agency as part of this investigation so far. In 2024, the Supreme Court quashed the ED's first ECIR (FIR) in this case, which was based on a complaint from the Income Tax Department.
The federal agency later filed a fresh case after it asked the Chhattisgarh EOW/ACB to file a fresh FIR against the accused based on material shared by the anti-money laundering agency.
The EOW/ACB registered the FIR on January 17 last year, about a month after the BJP defeated the incumbent Congress government in the 2023 assembly polls, and named 70 individuals and companies, including former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma, former chief secretary Vivek Dhand and others.
According to the ED, the alleged commission generated through the illegal sale of liquor was shared "as per the directions from the highest political executives of the state."

The Congress condemned CBI raids on former CM Baghel amid Rs 6,000 crore Mahadev app scam probe, as BJP faces allegations of political motives.

Congress Criticizes CBI Raids Amid Scam Probe

The Congress opposed the CBI's actions against former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel regarding the Mahadev app scam, alleging BJP's political motivations. The raids coincide with significant Congress meetings, reflecting a broader political clash.

The Congress condemned CBI raids on former CM Baghel amid Rs 6,000 crore Mahadev app scam probe

Congress criticizes CBI's politically motivated raids on ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel amid Mahadev app scam probe, asserting BJP's role.

The Congress on Wednesday claimed the CBI's searches at the residence of former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel were politically motivated, and asserted it will not be intimidated by such actions.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday conducted searches at the residence of Congress leader Baghel in connection with the alleged Rs 6,000 crore Mahadev app scam, officials said.
The agency teams swooped down at Baghel's residences in Raipur and Bhilai, as well as the houses of a senior police officer and a close associate of the former CM, they said.
The searches also covered the premises of Congress MLA Devendra Yadav in Bhilai town of Durg district and of IPS officers Anand Chhabra, Abhishek Pallava and Arif Sheikh, among others, sources said.
Baghel said the CBI conducted searches at his residence ahead of his scheduled visit to New Delhi for a Congress meeting.
Reacting to the action, Baghel's office in a post on X said, "Now CBI has arrived. Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel is scheduled to go to Delhi today for the meeting of the "Drafting Committee" constituted for the AICC meeting to be held in Ahmedabad (Gujarat) on April 8 and 9."
"Before that, CBI has reached Raipur and Bhilai residences," it added.
State Congress chief Deepak Baij in a post on X claimed the BJP sent the CBI after Baghel and Yadav following all the "failed raids and failed conspiracies".
"Since this morning, the CBI has been camping at the houses of both our leaders, this is nothing but the government's desperation," he charged.
"But remember one thing - neither Congress will bow down, nor Congress will stop. This fight is not just about the leaders, but about every truth which is being tried to be crushed by the power. BJP should remember - truth does not bow down, and the end of injustice is certain," he added.
Senior Congress leader and former state Deputy CM TS Singh Deo also condemned the action and claimed the central agencies have been trying to harass Baghel.
"The attempt by the agencies to harass former CM Bhupesh Baghel ji repeatedly is condemnable. It is only the BJP's failed attempt to tarnish Bhupesh ji's image. The state BJP government is incapable of running the government, therefore it has been making such efforts to divert attention from the issues related to the public," Singh Deo alleged in a post on X.
First the ED, then CBI, the investigating agencies have been acting as the 'B' team of the BJP, he claimed.
"It has become clear that the central agency has only become a weapon to threaten and harass opposition leaders. This action being taken by BJP out of political malice is a violation of democracy," he added.
State Congress communication wing head Sushil Anand Shukla slammed the BJP over the action and claimed the ruling party was scared of Baghel.
"Ever since Baghel has become the party in-charge of Punjab, the BJP is scared. First, the Enforcement Directorate was sent to his residence and now, the CBI has been sent. This shows the BJP's fear. When the BJP fails to fight politically, it uses central agencies against its opponents," he alleged.
"Neither Bhupesh Baghel nor the Congress party is scared," Shukla said.
The people of the country and the state are well aware of these "oppressive" policies of the BJP, he said.
Earlier also, the CBI had lodged a case against Baghel in connection with an alleged seven-year-old (sleaze) CD matter, but the court recently discharged him of all charges, Shukla added.
Recently, the Enforcement Directorate had conducted searches at Baghel's residence in connection with an alleged liquor scam case.
The state government last year handed over to the CBI 70 cases related to the alleged Mahadev scam lodged with different police stations and one case registered with the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in the state.
Baghel along with promoters of the Mahadev app - Ravi Uppal, Saurabh Chandrakar, Shubham Soni and Anil Kumar Agrawal and 14 others - were named as accused in the EOW's FIR.
Baghel had termed the EOW FIR "politically motivated".
Notably, the ED has been probing the Mahadev app-linked money laundering case, unearthed during the previous Congress government in the state.
The ED had conducted multiple raids in the case earlier in the state and filed prosecution complaints (chargesheets) in the case, including against the two main promoters of the alleged illegal betting and gaming app - Chandrakar and Uppal.
The ED claimed in the past that its probe in the Mahadev online gaming and betting app has shown involvement of various high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh, the state where the two main promoters, Chandrakar and Uppal, of the app hail from.
It had said the app is an umbrella syndicate arranging online platforms for enabling illegal betting websites to enrol new users, create user IDs and laundering of money through a layered web of 'benami' bank accounts.
The two main promoters of the app are stated to have been detained in Dubai on the basis of an ED-requested Interpol red notice. The projected proceeds of crime in this case are about Rs 6,000 crore, according to the ED.

CBI raided former CM Bhupesh Baghel's homes over a betting scam. Congress accuses BJP of politically motivated actions against Baghel.

CBI Raids the Residence of Bhupesh Baghel

CBI conducted raids at homes linked to former CM Bhupesh Baghel on betting scam allegations. The Congress accuses BJP of political targeting amid ongoing tensions.

CBI raided former CM Bhupesh Baghel's homes over a betting scam

The CBI raided former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's residences over alleged ties to a betting scam. Congress claims BJP is politically targeting Baghel.

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday said the CBI conducted searches at his residence ahead of his scheduled visit to New Delhi for a Congress meeting.
Teams of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday swooped down at the residences of Baghel in Raipur and Bhilai as well as the residential premises of a senior police officer and a close associate of the former CM, officials said.
The agency is tight-lipped about the matter in which the searches are taking place.
Sources, however, said it is linked to Mahadev online betting app 'scam'.
Reacting to the action, Baghel's office in a post on X said, "Now CBI has arrived. Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel is scheduled to go to Delhi today for the meeting of the "Drafting Committee" constituted for the AICC meeting to be held in Ahmedabad (Gujarat) on April 8 and 9."
"Before that, CBI has reached Raipur and Bhilai residences," it added.
The raids also covered the premises of some other leaders of the Congress and police officials in Raipur and Durg districts, as per the sources.
State Congress communication wing head Sushil Anand Shukla slammed the BJP over the action and claimed the ruling party was scared of Baghel.
&ldquo;Ever since Baghel has become the party in-charge of Punjab, the BJP is scared. First, the Enforcement Directorate was sent to his residence and now, the CBI has been sent. This shows the BJP's fear. When the BJP fails to fight politically, it uses central agencies against its opponents," he alleged.
"Neither Bhupesh Baghel nor the Congress party is scared,&rdquo; Shukla said.
The people of the country and the state are well aware of these "oppressive" policies of the BJP, he said.
Earlier also, the CBI had lodged a case against Baghel in connection with an alleged seven-year-old (sleaze) CD matter, but the court recently discharged him of all charges, Shukla added.
The state government last year handed over to the CBI 70 cases related to the alleged Mahadev scam lodged with different police stations and one case registered with the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in the state.
Recently, the Enforcement Directorate had conducted searches at Baghel's residence in a connection with an alleged liquor scam case.

Raids by ED in Chhattisgarh uncover a Rs 2,161 crore liquor scam involving ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel, amidst claims of political motives.

ED Raids Uncover Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam

The ED's investigation into a Rs 2,161 crore liquor scam in Chhattisgarh involves former CM Bhupesh Baghel, amid political controversy.

ED raids ex-CM Baghel's residence in Chhattisgarh liquor scam

ED raids multiple locations in Chhattisgarh for a Rs 2,161 crore liquor scam involving former CM Bhupesh Baghel.

On Monday, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducted searches at 14 locations in Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s Durg district as part of investigations into an alleged liquor scam.
Notable sites included the residences of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and his son, Chaitanya Baghel.
The ED's operation also extended to close associates of Chaitanya Baghel, with sources indicating that he allegedly received illicit funds linked to the scam. Searches were also conducted at the premises of Laxmi Narayan Bansal.
The liquor scam reportedly involves the diversion of Rs 2,161 crore through various fraudulent schemes between 2019 and 2023, during the tenure of Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s previous Congress government.
As the searches commenced, Bhupesh Baghel&rsquo;s official handle on the social media platform X released a statement suggesting that the raids were politically motivated. The statement alleged a conspiracy aimed at thwarting Baghel&rsquo;s political activities in Punjab, where he now serves as the Congress General Secretary.
The statement emphasized Baghel&rsquo;s ongoing commitment to Punjab, despite alleged efforts to impede the Congress party's operations there. Baghel has made multiple visits to Punjab, holding meetings with local leaders to bolster preparations for the upcoming state elections.
The ED initiated its investigation last year with the filing of an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against the alleged mastermind, Anwar Dhebar, the brother of Raipur&rsquo;s mayor, Aijaz Dhebar. Other key figures included in the report are retired IAS officer Anil Tuteja and ITS officer Arun Pati Tripathi, both implicated in operations supplying unaccounted liquor to state-run outlets, resulting in significant financial losses to the government.
Earlier this year, former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma was arrested by the ED for his purported involvement in the scam. Allegations state that Lakhma received Rs 72 crore, part of which was used to fund a Congress office and a personal residence for his son.
The investigation underscores ongoing scrutiny and legal proceedings related to one of Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s major financial scandals, with potential political ramifications amid upcoming election preparations.

Bhupesh Baghel has promised financial aid of Rs 15,000 annually for women if Congress come back to power

Bhupesh Baghel's Diwali gift to Chhatisgarh women ahead of assembly elections

Bhupesh Baghel has promised financial aid of Rs 15,000 annually for women if Congress come back to power

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 announcement, which comes ahead of the second phase of Chhattisgarh elections scheduled on November 17, is being seen as a counter to the opposition BJP&rsquo;s promise in its poll manifesto of giving Rs 12,000 per year to married women.
&ldquo;Today, on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, with the blessings of Maa Lakshmi ji and Chhattisgarh Mahtari, an important decision has been taken for women empowerment,&rdquo; Baghel told reporters in Raipur.
After the Congress government is formed again in Chhattisgarh, women in the state will be provided an annual assistance of Rs 15,000 directly into their bank accounts under the "Chhattisgarh Gruha Lakshmi Yojana'', he said.
Baghel also wished people of the state on Diwali.
The first phase of polling in 20 out of the total 90 assembly seats in the state was held on November 7. The remaining 70 seats will see voting on November&nbsp;

The Enforcement Directorate claimed its probe in the Mahadev betting app case has led it to Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel.

Bhupesh Baghel allegedly got ₹508 crore from Mahadev App promoters: ED

The Enforcement Directorate claimed its probe in the Mahadev betting app case has led it to Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel.

The Enforcement Directorate claimed Friday it has recorded a statement of a 'cash courier' who alleged that the promoters of the Mahadev betting app have paid Rs 508 crore to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel till now and that it is a "subject matter of investigation".
The courier, Asim Das, has been arrested by the agency after it recovered Rs 5.39 crore from him in the poll-bound state.
The Mahadev online betting app and its promoters are being investigated by the ED under the anti-money laundering law.
"From the questioning of Asim Das, and from the forensic examination of the phone recovered from him, and examination of an email sent by Shubam Soni (one of the high-ranking accused of Mahadev network) many startling allegations have come forth, namely, that regular payments have been made in the past and so far around Rs 508 crore have been paid by Mahadev APP promoters to Bhupesh Baghel, Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh," the ED said in a statement.
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"These are subject matter of investigation," it said.
Chhattisgarh goes to polls in two phases of November 7 and November 17.

War of words between Narendra Modi and Bhupesh Baghel as Chhattisgarh poll battle heats up

Chhattisgarh elections: Modi says no development, Baghel says PM only sees Adani's progress

War of words between Narendra Modi and Bhupesh Baghel as Chhattisgarh poll battle heats up

The political bickering is on a high in Chhattisgarh just days before the first phase of voting in the state for assembly elections.&nbsp;
On November 2, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a rally in Kanker and took on the Bhupesh Baghel government on what he called a lack of development.&nbsp;
'Congress is opposed to development. Where there is Congress, there can't be development. (patch) We worked hard to build Chhattisgarh, we faced difficulties. Till the Congress was in power in Delhi, they kept fighting with the BJP govt in Chhattisgarh but we kept working,' Modi said.&nbsp;
The Chhattisgarh chief minister responded to Modi with a jibe on November 3.&nbsp;
He said that the prime minister can't see the development of common people and that he only sees the development of Adani.&nbsp;
Baghel went to speak about the steps taken by his government to promote public welfare and added that Modi can't see any of it.&nbsp;
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As the picture of Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel playing Candy Crush on his phone went viral, CM replied to the viral post and said that BJP has a problem with everything that he does

BJP targets Bhupesh Baghel for playing Candy Crush, Chhattisgarh CM replies

As the picture of Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel playing Candy Crush on his phone went viral, CM replied to the viral post and said that BJP has a problem with everything that he does

BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya on October 10 shared a picture of Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel with a claim that the CM was playing Candy Crush during a Congress party meeting on elections. Soon after this, the picture went viral and Baghel replied to it by saying that he was playing the game before the meeting began.&nbsp;
<h3>Bhupesh Baghel's reply to BJP</h3>
Bhupesh Baghel gave a befitting reply to the BJP and said that earlier BJP had an objection with him for playing 'Gilli Danda' and for doing other things. And, now BJP has objection to him playing Candy Crush before the meeting too.&nbsp;
Baghel further said that he will play Gilli Danda, Candy Crush is also his favourite game and he has managed to pass some levels too and will continue doing things that he likes. He concluded by saying that the people of Chhattisgarh know whom to bless.
<h3>What did Amit Malviya say in his post?</h3>
Amit Malviya in his post said "Chhattisgarh CM is relaxed because he knows that no matter what he does, his government is not going to come. Perhaps, that is why instead of paying attention to the meeting related to the Congress candidate selection, he thought that it is appropriate to play Candy Crush."
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Priyanka was reportedly received at the airport by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.

Congress plenary: roads covered in flower petals as Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrives in Raipur

Priyanka was reportedly received at the airport by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.

The ruling Congress party in Chhattisgarh appears to be pulling out all stops for the plenary session being held in Raipur as the state prepares for elections later this year.
On Day 2 of the event, streets were seen covered in flower petals to welcome party leaders including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Dancers were seen performing along the path, while party workers and supporters waved flags.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra landed in Raipur on the morning of 25 February 2023. She was reportedly received at the airport by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
On the same day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former AICC chief Sonia Gandhi will address leaders, as well as political, economic and international affairs resolutions will be deliberated upon at the party's 85th plenary session. A "thanksgiving" statement for former Congress president Sonia Gandhi will also be read out at the session following which she will deliver her address.
On the first day of the session, the Congress steering committee unanimously decided not to hold elections to the CWC and authorised the party chief to nominate its members. The decision was taken at the Kharge-led steering committee meeting which members of the Gandhi family skipped.
(With PTI inputs)
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The CM added that this was the BJP's tactic to divert attention, but it would fail as the country knows the truth.

ED raids on Congress leaders: Chhattisgarh CM says BJP desperate over Adani row, Bharat Jodo Yatra

The CM added that this was the BJP's tactic to divert attention, but it would fail as the country knows the truth.

Following raids by the Enforcement Directorate at places allegedly linked to Congress leaders, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister alleged a conspiracy to disrupt preparations for the Congress party's plenary session.
He said on 20 February 2023 that the Bharatiya Janata Party was desperate because of the success of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, and also the revelation of "the truth about Adani". The CM added that this was the BJP's tactic to divert attention, but it would fail as the country knows the truth.
Baghel said that the party's spirit cannot be broken with such tactics, and it will fight and win.
Earlier, the ED launched raids at several places in Raipur and Durg over a money laundering case related to the alleged coal levy scam case in the state.
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More than 10,000 Congress functionaries and senior leaders are expected to participate in the event from 24 to 26 February.

Chhattisgarh: ED raids at places allegedly linked to Congress leaders days before party's Raipur plenary

More than 10,000 Congress functionaries and senior leaders are expected to participate in the event from 24 to 26 February.

Amid preparations for Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on 20 February 2023 raided multiple locations allegedly linked to Congress leaders.
The action was taken in a money laundering case related to the alleged coal levy scam in the state. ED conducted raids in Raipur and Durg allegedly linked to eight Congress leaders, office-bearers, and a legislator.
ED's crackdown began days before the Congress holds its plenary session in Raipur. More than 10,000 Congress functionaries and senior leaders are expected to participate in the event from 24 to 26 February.
According to officials, the searches are underway since early this morning at over a dozen locations that include those of MLA Devendra Yadav in Bhilai (Durg district), Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee treasurer Ramgopal Agrawal, chairman of Chhattisgarh State Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Sushil Sunny Agrawal and party's state spokesperson RP Singh in Raipur.
The raids also covered some other ruling party leaders.
They said the ED is investigating those who have been the "beneficiaries" of the proceeds of crime of the alleged coal levy scam perpetrated during the tenure of the current government.
(With PTI inputs)
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Meanwhile, BJP president J P Nadda had on Saturday condemned the recent killings of BJP leaders in Chhattisgarh and claimed that Naxal incidents have increased in the state since the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government came to power.

Congress plot behind Naxalite murders of BJP workers, says Chhattisgarh ex-CM Raman Singh amid poll prep

Ex-Chhattisgarh CM targets ruling Congress over killing of BJP workers in the state

BJP president J P Nadda had on Saturday condemned the recent killings of BJP leaders in Chhattisgarh and claimed that Naxal incidents have increased in the state since the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government came to power.

Former Chattisgarh CM and BJP leader Raman Singh attacked the Congress government in the state for the recent killings of BJP workers allegedly by Naxalites. The statement came amid a spate of killings in which at least four BJP workers have been murdered.
Singh said, "I think this is due to BJP's campaign in the state because of which Congress is scared. I think there is a Congress' conspiracy behind these killings since only BJP workers are being targeted."
Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda had on Saturday condemned the recent killings of BJP leaders in Chhattisgarh and claimed that Naxal incidents have increased in the state since the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government came to power.
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&ldquo;Is it not a fact that Naxalite attacks have increased since Bhupesh Baghel&rsquo;s government came to power? It exposes the administration here. When Raman Singh (BJP) was in power, there was peace here and the problem of law and order did not exist,&rdquo; said Nadda.
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Bhupesh Baghel said, "If you chant 'Mara Mara', you'll eventually start saying 'Ram Ram'."

'Some say Mara Mara, some say Ram Ram': Chhattisgarh CM on Ramcharitmanas controversy

Bhupesh Baghel said, "If you chant 'Mara Mara', you'll eventually start saying 'Ram Ram'."

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on 3 February 2023 waded into the Ramcharitmanas controversy sparked by RJD and Samajwadi Party leaders.
Baghel said, "You can see Ram in any form. If you chant 'Mara Mara', you'll eventually start saying 'Ram Ram'. Some say 'Mara Mara', some say 'Ram Ram'. What's the difference? Even if you oppose Ram, you say his name."
"On this matter, Vinoba Bhave said a very nice thing. A religious text was written in some other period. So, in today's time, in today's situation, it should be deliberated upon, and even the smallest thing should be absorbed after giving it proper thought," he added.
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It was one of the key promises made by the Congress ahead of the 2018 Assembly polls, following which the party returned to power in the state after a gap of 15 years.

Ahead of assembly polls, Chhattisgarh CM Baghel announces allowance for unemployed youth

It was one of the key promises made by the Congress ahead of the 2018 Assembly polls, following which the party returned to power in the state after a gap of 15 years.

In a major announcement ahead of the Chhattisgarh Assembly polls due this year-end, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday said unemployed youth will be given a monthly allowance in the state from the next financial year. &nbsp;
It was one of the key promises made by the Congress ahead of the 2018 Assembly polls, following which the party returned to power in the state after a gap of 15 years.&nbsp;
"Unemployed youth will be given an unemployment allowance every month from the next financial year (2023-24),&rdquo; Baghel said without specifying the amount.
Addressing people on the occasion of the Republic Day on Thursday after unfurling the national flag at the Lalbag Parade grounds in Jagdalpur, the headquarters of Bastar district, Baghel also announced the formulation of a rural industry policy in the state to strengthen the cottage industry-based rural economy.
(PTI)

Chhattisgarh: quota in state increased to 76% as govt clears 2 amendment bills 

As per the bills, Scheduled Tribes will get quota of 32 per cent, Other Backward Classes 27 per cent, Scheduled Caste 13 per cent, while 4 per cent has been provisioned for Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

The Chhattisgarh Assembly on Friday unanimously passed two amendment bills related to reservation in government jobs and admission in educational institutions in proportion to population of different categories, taking the total quota in the state to 76 per cent.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel tabled the Chhattisgarh Public Service (Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Reservation) Amendment Bill and Chhattisgarh Educational Institutions (Reservation in admission) Amendment Bill, which were passed after a debate of more than five hours.
As per the bills, Scheduled Tribes will get quota of 32 per cent, Other Backward Classes 27 per cent, Scheduled Caste 13 per cent, while 4 per cent has been provisioned for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in public employment and admissions in educational institutions.
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Answering the discussion on the bills, Baghel said the previous BJP governments could not form a Quantifiable Data Commission, which was constituted by his government in 2019 to survey people belonging to OBC and EWS categories in the state.
The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the commission's process, the chief minister added.
The commission recently submitted its recommendations to the state government, according to which the state's population includes 42.41per cent OBCs and 3.48 per cent EWSs.
Baghel further said he has requested MLAs of all parties to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the leadership of the Assembly speaker and request him to enlist these amendment bills under Ninth Schedule of the Constitution.
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Chaurasia, considered a powerful bureaucrat of the state, was taken into custody under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) post her questioning by the federal agency.

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

The ED on Friday arrested Saumya Chaurasia, a deputy secretary rank officer posted in Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's office, in connection with a money laundering investigation

Chaurasia, considered a powerful bureaucrat of the state, was taken into custody under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) post her questioning by the federal agency.

The ED on Friday arrested Saumya Chaurasia, a deputy secretary rank officer posted in Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's office, in connection with a money laundering investigation into an alleged coal levy scam in the state, official sources said.
Chaurasia, considered a powerful bureaucrat of the state, was taken into custody under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) post her questioning by the federal agency.
The officer was taken for a health checkup after the arrest even as the local media followed her along with the ED team, escorted by CRPF personnel, to the court.
The agency had in October arrested Sameer Vishnoi, an IAS officer of the state, and two others, after conducting several raids in the case.
The money laundering investigation, launched after the ED took cognisance of a Income Tax department complaint, pertains to "a massive scam in which illegal levy of Rs 25 per tonne is being extorted from every tonne of coal transported in Chhattisgarh by a cartel involving senior bureaucrats, businessmen, politicians and middlemen." Baghel, last week while speaking to reporters, stepped up his attack on the ED, accusing the probe agency of crossing its limits and treating people inhumanely in the state.

Chhattisgarh chief minister and Congress observer for UP Bhupesh Baghel has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are trying to finish UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath.
In a exclusive interview with Editorji, Baghel claimed that it's clear that Yogi threatens Amit Shah's Number 2 position in the current BJP after PM Modi and hence there is a plan in the BJP to sideline Yogi.
Baghel also claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was the first one to salute the surgical strikes.
Countering BJP's allegations that Rahul Gandhi demanded proof of surgical strikes, Baghel, in a exclusive interview with Editorji, said that Rahul Gandhi never questioned the surgical strikes and the BJP has been using Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's remarks to attack Rahul Gandhi.
Here are the key highlights from the exclusive interview: 

Kaushalya Mata Mandir not built for votes: Baghel
We are establishing Chhattisgarh on world map: Baghel
Baghel joins UP campaign soon after son's wedding
'Chhattisgarh model has found place in UP Cong manifesto'
'Chhattisgarh's "Godhan Nyay" scheme will work in UP as well'
'Priyanka Gandhi has strengthened UP Cong organisation'
UP voters are looking at Congress with hope: Baghel
Haven't me Priyanka Gandhi for over a month: Baghel
Bhupesh Baghel's big claim on surgical strikes in exclusive intv
Kejriwal questioned surgical strikes, not Rahul Gandhi: Baghel
'Rahul Gandhi was the first leader to salute surgical strikes'
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's sensational claim on Yogi
Baghel: War between Yogi and Shah over Number 2 spot in BJP
Baghel: Modi and Shah are trying to finish Yogi politically
Chhattisgarh MLAs will decide who will be next CM: Baghel
'We are conducting fair probe into Ambikapur killing'


Editorji Exclusive: Bhupesh Baghel interview on UP polls, Rahul Gandhi and Yogi Adityanath

Editorji Exclusive: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel on UP polls, Rahul Gandhi, surgical strikes and why he believes Modi-Shah are out to politically finish Yogi Adityanath

Bhupesh&nbsp;Baghel&nbsp;has claimed that there is a war between Yogi and Shah over Number 2 spot in the current BJP&nbsp;under Modi

Chhattisgarh chief minister and Congress observer for UP Bhupesh Baghel has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are trying to finish UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath.
In a exclusive interview with Editorji, Baghel claimed that it's clear that Yogi threatens Amit Shah's Number 2 position in the current BJP after PM Modi and hence there is a plan in the BJP to sideline Yogi.
Baghel&nbsp;also claimed&nbsp;that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was the first one to salute the surgical strikes.
Countering BJP's allegations that Rahul Gandhi demanded proof of surgical strikes, Baghel, in a exclusive interview with Editorji, said that Rahul Gandhi never questioned the surgical strikes and the BJP has been using Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's remarks to attack Rahul Gandhi.
Here are the key highlights from the exclusive interview:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Kaushalya Mata Mandir not built for votes: Baghel</li>
<li>We are establishing Chhattisgarh on world map: Baghel</li>
<li>Baghel joins UP campaign soon after son's wedding</li>
<li>'Chhattisgarh model has found place in UP Cong manifesto'</li>
<li>'Chhattisgarh's "Godhan Nyay" scheme will work in UP as well'</li>
<li>'Priyanka Gandhi has strengthened UP Cong organisation'</li>
<li>UP voters are looking at Congress with hope: Baghel</li>
<li>Haven't me Priyanka Gandhi for over a month: Baghel</li>
<li>Bhupesh&nbsp;Baghel's&nbsp;big claim on surgical strikes in exclusive intv</li>
<li>Kejriwal&nbsp;questioned surgical strikes, not Rahul&nbsp;Gandhi: Baghel</li>
<li>'Rahul&nbsp;Gandhi was the first leader to salute surgical strikes'</li>
<li>Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh&nbsp;Baghel's sensational claim on Yogi</li>
<li>Baghel: War between Yogi and Shah over Number 2 spot in BJP</li>
<li>Baghel: Modi and Shah are trying to finish Yogi politically</li>
<li>Chhattisgarh MLAs will decide who will be next CM: Baghel</li>
<li>'We are conducting fair probe into Ambikapur killing'</li>
</ul>
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Amid the ongoing row over Telangana CM K Chandrasekhara Rao's questions over Indian Army's surgical strikes on terror camp inside PoK, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was the first one to salute the surgical strikes.
Countering BJP's allegations that Rahul Gandhi demanded proof of surgical strikes, Baghel, in a exclusive interview with Editorji, said that Rahul Gandhi never questioned the surgical strikes and the BJP has been using Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's remarks to attack Rahul Gandhi.
Listen in to what Bhagel told Editorji in this exclusive interview.

Editorji Exclusive: Rahul was first leader to salute surgical strikes, claims Bhupesh Baghel

Editorji Exclusive: Rahul Gandhi was first leader to salute surgical strikes, claims Bhupesh Baghel

Amid the ongoing row over Telangana CM K Chandrasekhara Rao's questions over Indian Army's surgical strikes on terror camp inside PoK, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was the first one to salute the surgical strikes.
Countering BJP's allegations that Rahul Gandhi demanded proof of surgical strikes, Baghel, in a exclusive interview with Editorji, said that Rahul Gandhi never questioned the surgical strikes and the BJP has been using Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's remarks to attack Rahul Gandhi.
Listen in to what Bhagel told Editorji in this exclusive interview.
Byte: Baghel:&nbsp;
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In a exclusive interview with Editorji, Baghel said that Rahul Gandhi never questioned the surgical strikes and the BJP has been using Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's remarks to attack Rahul Gandhi.

Amid the ongoing row over Telangana CM K Chandrasekhara Rao's questions over Indian Army's surgical strikes on terror camp inside PoK, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was the first one to salute the surgical strikes.
Countering BJP's allegations that Rahul Gandhi demanded proof of surgical strikes, Baghel, in a exclusive interview with Editorji, said that Rahul Gandhi never questioned the surgical strikes and the BJP has been using Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's remarks to attack Rahul Gandhi.
Listen in to what Baghel told Editorji in this exclusive interview.
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Chhattisgarh chief minister and Congress observer for UP Bhupesh Baghel has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are trying to finish UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath.
In a exclusive interview with Editorji, Baghel claimed that it's clear that Yogi threatens Amit Shah's Number 2 position in the current BJP after PM Modi and hence there is a plan in the BJP to sideline Yogi.
Listen to what Baghel said in the editorji interview.

Editorji Exclusive: Modi-Shah want to finish Yogi, claims Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

Editorji Exclusive: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel has claimed that PM Modi and Amit Shah are trying to finish UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath.

Chhattisgarh chief minister and Congress observer for UP Bhupesh Baghel has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are trying to finish UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath.
In a exclusive interview with Editorji, Baghel claimed that it's clear that Yogi threatens Amit Shah's Number 2 position in the current BJP after PM Modi and hence there is a plan in the BJP to sideline Yogi.
Listen to what Baghel said in the editorji interview.
Byte Baghel
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Catch full Intv&nbsp;with Bhupesh&nbsp;Baghel&nbsp;at 8 pm
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In a exclusive interview with Editorji, Baghel claimed that it's clear that Yogi threatens Amit Shah's Number 2 position in the current BJP after PM Modi

Chhattisgarh chief minister and Congress observer for UP Bhupesh Baghel has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are trying to finish UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath.
In a exclusive interview with Editorji, Baghel claimed that it's clear that Yogi threatens Amit Shah's Number 2 position in the current BJP after PM Modi and hence there is a plan in the BJP to sideline Yogi.
Listen to what Baghel said in the editorji interview.
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Chattishgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel was seen getting whipped as part of Govardhan&nbsp;Puja&nbsp;celebrations in Durg.&nbsp;
In a video that is doing the rounds of social media, a man can be seen whipping the chief minister on his outstretched right arm. The ritual went on for eight rounds after which the man hugged Baghel.&nbsp;
Govardhan Puja is celebrated&nbsp;a day after Diwali festivities, to mark the lifting of Govardhan hill by Krishna to protect the residents of Braj from the wrath of Indra.

Chhattisgarh CM gets whipped as part of Govardhan Puja rituals

In a video that is doing the rounds of social media, a man can be seen whipping the chief minister on his outstretched right arm.

NO VO, just video and captions
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Chhattisgarh&nbsp;CM takes part in Govardhan&nbsp;Puja festivities
Baghel&nbsp;whipped as part of Govardhan&nbsp;Puja&nbsp;ritutals
Govardhan&nbsp;Puja&nbsp;celebrated to mark lifting of Govardhan&nbsp;hill by Krishna

In a video that is doing the rounds of social media, a man can be seen whipping the chief minister on his outstretched right arm.

Chattishgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel was seen getting whipped as part of Govardhan&nbsp;Puja&nbsp;celebrations in Durg.&nbsp;
In a video that is doing the rounds of social media, a man can be seen whipping the chief minister on his outstretched right arm. The ritual went on for eight rounds after which the man hugged Baghel.&nbsp;
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Govardhan Puja is celebrated&nbsp;a day after Diwali festivities, to mark the lifting of Govardhan hill by Krishna to protect the residents of Braj from the wrath of Indra.

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