Naxals target security personnel, polling officials; 11% voting recorded till 9 am in Datewada
Marking the beginning of the last round of crucial Assembly Elections before the Lok Sabha Elections 2019, 18 constituencies in the Maoists-affected areas of Chhattisgarh went to polls in the first phase on Monday (November 12) amid tightened security. Voting began at 7 am in 10 constituencies and at 8 am in the remaining eight.
Nov 12, 2018, 11:28 AM IST
Chhattisgarh elections 2018: Voting starts in Maoist hotbeds; heavy security deployed
The 18 constituencies in Chhattisgarh where elections is going on today are in eight Maoist-hit districts, including Bastar, Sukma, Dantewada, Bijapur and Narayanpur. Watch this video to know more.
Nov 12, 2018, 11:02 AM IST
IED blast in Dantewada amid voting for Chhattisgarh Assembly election’s first phase
Voting was underway in 18 Assembly constituencies in the first phase of the Chhattisgarh elections Monday during which an improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated by Naxals in Dantewada district.
Nov 12, 2018, 09:41 AM IST
Chhattisgarh elections 2018: IED blast reported as first phase of polling underway
The stage is set for the first phase of Chhattisgarh assembly elections in 18 seats spread across eight Maoist-affected districts on Monday. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is eyeing a fourth straight term in the tribal-dominated state as the opposition Congress seeks to return to power after 15 years.
Nov 12, 2018, 09:12 AM IST
Chhattisgarh Assembly elections 2018: First phase of voting underway
Voting has started at 10 out of 18 seats in the Maoist-hit areas of Chhattisgarh amid heavy securities. To know more, Watch the video.
Nov 12, 2018, 07:56 AM IST
Polling ends for first-phase in Chhattisgarh elections, 70% voter turnout
The first phase of voting for the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections 2018 is being held amid tight security cover on Monday.
Nov 12, 2018, 07:14 AM IST
Chhattisgarh elections: State Congress vice president Ghanaram Sahu resigns barely hours ahead of polling
The 90-member Chhattisgarh Assembly will go to polls in two phases - on November 12 and November 20 while the results will be announced on December 11.
Nov 11, 2018, 21:33 PM IST
Chhattisgarh polls: Naxals trying to spread fear among people but voters are enthusiastic, says CEC
The 90-member Chhattisgarh Assembly will go to polls in two phases - on November 12 and November 20 while the results will be announced on December 11.
Nov 11, 2018, 19:35 PM IST
Chhattisgarh assembly polls: What it takes to keep Bastar safe from Naxals
The state is going to polls in two phases - on November 12 and November 20.
Nov 11, 2018, 19:00 PM IST
Chhattisgarh assembly polls: Drones, one lakh security personnel deployed for 1st phase
The first phase of voting in Chhattisgarh assembly elections will cover 18 constituencies with over 31 lakh people eligible to cast their vote.
Nov 11, 2018, 15:30 PM IST
Day ahead of Chhattisgarh polls, Naxals spotted in Dantewada; security tightened
Several pictures of the Naxals were captured using drone cameras.
Nov 11, 2018, 15:05 PM IST
Day ahead of Chhattisgarh polls, Naxal attack kills BSF jawan in IED blast
The jawans were conducting a search when the Naxals launched an attack.
Nov 11, 2018, 10:39 AM IST
Chhattisgarh assembly polls: Ajit Jogi releases manifesto on stamp paper, vows to fulfill promises
"If I don't fulfil promises made in it, I can be sent to jail."
Nov 10, 2018, 23:17 PM IST
Congress is biggest obstruction in construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya: Adityanath
The UP Chief Minister's statement came while he was addressing a gathering in Chhattisgarh's Kawardha.
Nov 10, 2018, 18:34 PM IST
Adityanath mocks Congress, praises Chhattisgarh people for building Ram Temple in Raipur
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday lauded the people in poll-bound Chhattisgarh for building a Ram Temple in Raipur.
Nov 10, 2018, 16:11 PM IST
BJP releases manifesto in Chhattisgarh, promises Naxal-free state
Speaking on the manifesto, Chief Minister Raman Singh said that the free salt Yojana will continue and small and landless farmers over the age of 60 years will get Rs 1,000 as pension.
Nov 10, 2018, 14:57 PM IST
Chhattisgarh: Rahul Gandhi slams PM Narendra Modi, says he no longer talks about corruption
Congress president Rahul Gandhi held a mega road show Friday in Rajnandgaon, the constituency of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, three days ahead of the first phase of assembly polls on November 12.
Nov 10, 2018, 14:32 PM IST
Raman Singh government has made Chhattisgarh almost free from Naxalism: Amit Shah
Targeting the opposition Congress, he said a party that felt Naxalism was a medium for revolution could not do any good for Chhattisgarh.
Nov 10, 2018, 13:14 PM IST
Loan waiver for farmers, jobs in Congress manifesto for Chhattisgarh Assembly elections
Congress has zeroed down 36 major points of policy-making incorporated in the manifesto, addressing various quarters of society and their interests.
Nov 09, 2018, 22:46 PM IST
Campaigning for 1st phase in Chhattisgarh to end on Saturday, here's Rahul Gandhi's schedule
Elections in Chhattisgarh will be conducted in two phases - on November 12 and November 20. The campaigning for the first phase will end on Saturday.
Nov 09, 2018, 20:22 PM IST
