Assembly Elections 2013

Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections: Stage set for 1st phase amid high security

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 01:26

Marking the beginning of the battle of the ballot in five states considered to be the semi-final to 2014 General Elections, the battleground in Naxal strongholds of Bastar and Rajnandgaon regions are all set for the first phase of Assembly polls which are going to kickstart on Monday in 18 constituencies of Chhattisgarh.

IED blast in Chhattisgarh ahead of polls, two Army jawans injured

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 00:23

A day ahead of the Assembly Elections in Chhattisgarh, Naxals in the Maoist-hit Rajnandgaon district here triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) blast rocked the Aundhi village here on Sunday evening.

Chhattisgarh set for polling in Maoist stronghold

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 15:32

Eighteen of the 90 assembly constituencies in Chhattisgarh where Maoists hold sway will vote Monday, heralding the biggest popularity test involving five states ahead of next year`s Lok Sabha battle.

Chhattisgarh polls: Police asked to sanitise poll booths amid Naxal threat

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 15:28

With Naxal-hit Bastar region going for Assembly polls on Monday, security forces have been directed to sanitise school buildings and other premises.

Raman Singh takes on PM, says no state can compete with Chhattisgarh over PDS

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 10:17

Strongly dismissing PM Manmohan Singh`s claims that Chhattisgarh govt has failed to utilise the funds allocated by the Centre for development, Dr Raman Singh said no state can compete with it in PDS.

Chhattisgarh gets major security blanket for elections

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 18:40

Fearing Maoist attacks, more than 56,000 para-military personnel and police forces from 10 states have been deployed in Chhattisgarh to ensure peaceful polling from Monday.

C`garh polls: Congress candidate gets notice for code violation

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 18:19

Deputy Leader of Opposition in Chhattisgarh Assembly and Congress candidate from Patthalgaon constituency Rampukar Singh has been issued a notice for alleged violation of the model code of conduct at the time of filing of nomination.

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections: Women outnumber men in seats reserved for STs

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 17:37

Women voters outnumber men in a majority of seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes which are going to polls in the first phase on November 11 in Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections: Wife fights to redeem Karma`s chequered legacy

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 17:24

For Mahendra Karma`s wife, the November 11 election is a battle to redeem the legacy of the `Bastar Tiger` who founded the Salwa Judum.

Congress banks on sympathy factor in Chhattisgarh

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 16:36

A dastardly landmine attack by Maoists last May eliminated the entire Congress leadership in Chhattisgarh, leaving it rudderless and the party is now banking heavily on the sympathy factor in the assembly elections.

By pretending to be secular, BJP fooling people: PM in Chhattisgarh

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 17:54

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh batted for UPA government`s inclusive growth model as he drummed up support for Congress` Ajit Jogi at a rally ahead of Chhattisgarh assembly elections.

Chhattisgarh Assembly polls – BJP manifesto

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 13:02

Rice at one rupee a kilogramme will be provided to 42 lakh poor families.

Explosive device recovered in Dantewada ahead of polling

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 12:36

An improvised explosive device was recovered from Maoist-hit Dantewada district of south Chhattisgarh, two days ahead of the first phase of Assembly Elections in the state.