Tag: Bhupesh Baghel

Firm on quitting, Rahul Gandhi to meet Congress CMs today

The meeting comes in the backdrop of a continuing suspense over Gandhi's future role in the party and a spate of resignations by Congress leaders.

July 1, 2019

Chhattisgarh CM cementing foot in Deo’s territory

"The youths, all residents of Pipariya ward, reached the shop with kerosene bottles in their hands and raised antigovernment slogans criticising the Congress government for not fulfilling its poll promise of imposing a liquor ban in the state"

July 1, 2019

Chhattisgarh minister suffers mild heart attack in UP, hospitalised

The 60-year old minister, who was staying at a hotel in Lucknow, complained of dehydration and uneasiness at around 9 am. He was rushed to Sahara Hospital there. He is kept under observation.

April 27, 2019

Low-key canvassing in high-stakes Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha polls puzzles many

Undercurrent in favour of Narendra Modi in some sections, farmers happy with CM Bhupesh Baghel

April 22, 2019

Chhattisgarh CM expands Cabinet; 9 MLAs inducted

While the state Congress leaders hailed the Cabinet expansion for giving representation to leaders from all sections and regions, the opposition BJP said it showed "differences" within the ruling party.

December 25, 2018

Senior journalist linked to ‘sex CD’ case, appointed advisor to Chhattisgarh CM

The General Administration Department (GAD) appointed four advisors to the chief minister, an official statement said.

December 21, 2018

Bhupesh Baghel sworn in as Chhattisgarh’s Chief Minister

Made the state party chief in October 2014, Baghel is being hailed as the architect of Congress' landslide victory in the tribal-dominated state where it won 68 seats in the 90-member Assembly.

December 17, 2018

Bhupesh Baghel to be sworn-in as CM of Chhattisgarh on Monday

State Congress president Bhupesh Baghel will be the next Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and will take oath of office on Monday evening.

December 16, 2018