Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh polls: Second phase of voting begins

Chhattisgarh polls: Second phase of voting begins

Press Trust of India | Monday November 18, 2013, Raipur

Polling began today in 72 constituencies of Chhattisgarh in the second phase of assembly elections, officials said.

Chhattisgarh polls: Voting for second and final phase begins

Chhattisgarh polls: Voting for second and final phase begins

Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 19, 2013, Raipur

Voting today began for 72 constituencies of 19 districts for the second and last phase of the Chhattisgarh Assembly election here amid high security.

Raman Singh's third term at stake as Chhattisgarh votes in second phase

Raman Singh's third term at stake as Chhattisgarh votes in second phase

Reported by Siddharth Ranjan Das, Edited by Shamik Ghosh | Tuesday November 19, 2013, Raipur

How well the Congress does in central and north Chhattisgarh, which vote today, could well decide whether the BJP's Raman Singh will win his third straight term as chief minister.

Chhattisgarh polls: 15 per cent voter turnout in initial hours

Chhattisgarh polls: 15 per cent voter turnout in initial hours

Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 19, 2013, Raipur

About 15 per cent of the electorate cast their votes in the first hours of polling for the second and final phase of Chhattisgarh Assembly elections in 72 constituencies spread across 19 districts of the state today.

Chhattisgarh polls: 30 per cent voting till noon

Chhattisgarh polls: 30 per cent voting till noon

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday November 19, 2013, Raipur

About 30 per cent voting was recorded till noon Tuesday in the 72 assembly constituencies in the second phase of elections in Chhattisgarh, an election official said.

Chhattisgarh polls: 55 per cent polling till 3 pm, one killed in accidental firing

Chhattisgarh polls: 55 per cent polling till 3 pm, one killed in accidental firing

Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 19, 2013, Raipur

Nearly 55 per cent voters in 72 constituencies across 19 districts of Chhattisgarh exercised their franchise till 3 pm today in the second and last phase of Assembly polls even as a man was killed in an alleged accidental firing by a CRPF personnel at a polling booth.

Chhattisgarh polls: 75 per cent polling in Phase 2, the highest ever in the state, says Election Commission

Chhattisgarh polls: 75 per cent polling in Phase 2, the highest ever in the state, says Election Commission

Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 19, 2013, Raipur/New Delhi

Naxal-affected Chhattisgarh recorded the highest-ever polling of around 75 per cent as elections were held today in 72 constituencies in the second phase.

Chhattisgarh polls: Nine articles in papers found to be paid news, says poll panel

Chhattisgarh polls: Nine articles in papers found to be paid news, says poll panel

Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 20, 2013, Raigarh

State Election Commission has found nine articles in local newspapers as "paid news" during Chhattisgarh assembly polls and directed that expenses incurred in publishing them be added to poll expenditure of parties and candidates concerned.

Said 'khooni panja' for 'oppressive regime', not Congress: Narendra Modi to Election Commission

Said 'khooni panja' for 'oppressive regime', not Congress: Narendra Modi to Election Commission

Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday November 21, 2013, New Delhi

Narendra Modi today responded to the Election Commission's notice on his 'Khooni panja' (bloody hand) remark targeting Congress, and said he has not violated the model code of conduct.

Election Commission not satisfied with Narendra Modi's reply on khooni panja remark: full order

Election Commission not satisfied with Narendra Modi's reply on khooni panja remark: full order

NDTV.com | Thursday November 21, 2013, New Delhi

The Election Commission today said that it is not satisfied with BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's reply to its notice on the khooni panja (bloody claw) remark that Mr Modi made against the Congress during a rally in poll-bound Chhattisgarh.

Narendra Modi's defence of Khooni Panja remark rejected by Election Commission

Narendra Modi's defence of Khooni Panja remark rejected by Election Commission

Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Thursday November 21, 2013, New Delhi

Narendra Modi, who is running for Prime Minister, was censured by the Election Commission today for his controversial "khooni panja" remark against the Congress, and warned to be "more careful" in his speeches.

Chhattisgarh elections: Over 60 percent voting in re-polling at two booths

Chhattisgarh elections: Over 60 percent voting in re-polling at two booths

Press Trust of India | Saturday November 23, 2013, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Over sixty per cent voting was registered in the re-polling at two polling stations in Antagarh constituency of Chhattisgarh's Naxal-affected Bastar division today.

18 cases of paid news detected by poll panel in Chhattisgarh

18 cases of paid news detected by poll panel in Chhattisgarh

Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 26, 2013, Raipur

Eighteen confirmed cases of paid news -- articles or reports for which candidate is believed to have paid the newspaper -- were detected in the Chhattisgarh during the campaigning for the just-concluded Assembly polls.

Eight ABVP workers arrested for violating poll code in Chhattisgarh

Eight ABVP workers arrested for violating poll code in Chhattisgarh

Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 27, 2013, Raigarh

Eight ABVP workers, including the district unit chief, were arrested for allegedly violating model code of conduct during the recently concluded Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, police said today.

Chhattisgarh: Congress accuses BJP of irregularities in postal ballots

Chhattisgarh: Congress accuses BJP of irregularities in postal ballots

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 28, 2013, Raipur

Opposition Congress today accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of indulging in irregularities with postal ballots for Chhattisgarh Assembly elections and demanded action against alleged 'pressure' tactics by the ruling party to get votes.

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