Bhupesh Baghel

Rahul Gandhi to lay foundation of Amar Jawan Jyoti in Chhattisgarh on Feb 3

According to an official statement, Amar Jawan Jyoti will be constructed on the premises of the 4th Battalion, Chhattisgarh Armed Forces Mana, Raipur.

Jan 30, 2022, 06:24 AM IST

UP Assembly Election: FIR against Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel for flouting covid norms in Noida

The Uttar Pradesh police lodged an FIR against Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday for allegedly flouting COVID-19 norms while campaigning for a Congress candidate in Noida for the assembly polls, officials said.

Jan 16, 2022, 21:28 PM IST

Only Congress talking about common people: Bhupesh Baghel kickstarts door-to-door campaign in Noida

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday (January 16) kickstarted Congress’ door-to-door campaign in Noida in the wake of upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. 

Jan 16, 2022, 16:06 PM IST

Amid spike in Covid-19 cases, Chhattisgarh issues curbs - check what's allowed, what's not

As per the guidelines issues in the context, collectors and superintendents of police have been directed to implement night curbs from 10 pm to 6 am and to strictly prohibit non-commercial activities in districts with the positivity rate of 4 per cent or more. 

Jan 04, 2022, 19:16 PM IST

Lockdown last option, says Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel amid rising cases of COVID-19

"Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly and it seems the third wave of infections is approaching," the CM said.

Jan 04, 2022, 08:57 AM IST

Strict action will be taken against Kalicharan Maharaj for ‘derogatory’ remarks on Mahatma Gandhi: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

The Chhattisgarh Police, which arrested Kalicharan earlier today from Madhya Pradesh, has charged him with sedition.

Dec 30, 2021, 16:12 PM IST

Exclusive: Indecent remarks against Father of the Nation will not be tolerated, says Bhupesh Baghel

Speaking over the arrest of Kalicharan Maharaj in Khujraho, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said that indecent remarks against the Father of the Nation will not be tolerated. Watch this exclusive interview.

Dec 30, 2021, 14:44 PM IST

Bachpan Ka Pyaar fame singer Sahdev Dirdo regains consciousness after accident, informs rapper Badshah

Rapper Badshah who is in constant touch with the family of Bachpan Ka Pyaar fame singer Sahdev Dirdo has now shared that he has regained his consciousness and also thanked everyone for the prayers. 

Dec 29, 2021, 16:30 PM IST

Opposition alliance impossible without Congress: Bhupesh Baghel's response on Mamata's 'no UPA' jibe

Congress is the main pillar of the opposition that can take on BJP, said Baghel.

Dec 05, 2021, 15:20 PM IST

Ban air travel to countries where Omicron is spreading: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel urges Centre

Speaking to reporters, CM Baghel said, "Air travel should be banned between India and the countries where the Omicron variant is spreading. Otherwise, the passengers coming from these countries to India will spread the virus in the country." the Chhattisgarh CM said. 

Dec 02, 2021, 07:09 AM IST

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel urges Centre to extend GST compensation period, seeks financial resources for the state

"Due to COVID-19, there has been a major decline in the state's revenue in the last two years, as a result of which the state government has been facing immense difficulties in the smooth operation of public welfare schemes,” the chief minister said. 

Nov 12, 2021, 18:43 PM IST

​​Chhattisgarh CM gets 'whipped' as part of Diwali Govardhan puja ritual, watch video here

"Like every year, CM Baghel on Friday took part in Govardhan puja in Janjgiri village and bore the pain of sonta (whip) to uphold the custom that has been going on in the state for years for the well-being and prosperity of the people," a state public relations officer said.

Nov 05, 2021, 14:19 PM IST

Clash between Chhattisgarh Congress leaders in public 'unfortunate': CM Bhupesh Baghel

On Saturday (October 30), Sushil Sunny Agrawal, former secretary of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (CPCC) was suspended from the party's primary membership after a scuffle broke out between him and a colleague over vehicle parking at Rajiv Bhavan, the party's state office here.

Oct 31, 2021, 16:24 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Congress workers enter into brawl after leader pushed on stage - Watch

The ruckus was caught on camera which showed dozens of Congress workers climb up the stage. 

Oct 24, 2021, 17:46 PM IST

Jashpur incident: MP, Odisha should act against ganja smuggling, says Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

An SUV, allegedly transporting ganja between MP and Odisha, ploughed into a religious procession in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, killing one person and injuring 17 others. 

Oct 17, 2021, 07:32 AM IST

Jashpur incident accused arrested unlike in Lakhimpur violence case: Baghel slams Yogi

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel slammed his Uttar Pradesh counterpart on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case while highlighting that the persons behind the Jashpur incident were already in police custody. 

Oct 16, 2021, 09:08 AM IST

Centre says no coal shortage, but power plants are shutting down: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

"Why is it (Centre) making false claims, coal import has also stopped... this will affect power supply... what is the Centre doing?" Baghel said, 

Oct 11, 2021, 20:21 PM IST

Stopped at Lucknow airport, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel sits on the floor

Baghel had come to Lucknow to visit state Congress office and meet party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.  Baghel sat on a dharna at the airport after being disallowed to go to the Uttar Pradesh Congress office amid widespread protest over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

Oct 05, 2021, 15:41 PM IST

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel slams UP govt, questions Centre's mentality

The way the farmers were crushed at Lakhimpur Kheri shows the government`s mentality that if you stand against them, you will be crushed. This mentality is not good for the country," said Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. 

Oct 04, 2021, 12:38 PM IST

RSS using ‘divide and rule’ to destabilise Chhattisgarh government: Congress MLA Brihaspat Singh

Singh said that the RSS workers were trying to mislead Congress MLAs, adding that they had earlier targeted the Madhya Pradesh and Punjab governments.

Oct 03, 2021, 17:15 PM IST