Bhupesh Baghel
34 Congress MLAs Temporarily Suspended in Chhattisgarh Assembly Over Allegations of Investigative Agency Misuse
Dec 17, 2025 10:19 pm CST
The Chhattisgarh Assembly witnessed turmoil as 34 Congress MLAs were suspended after protesting alleged misuse of probe agencies by the government. Former CM Bhupesh Baghel claimed investigative bodies were being weaponized to target opposition, citing his son's ED arrest and manipulation of witness statements. The suspension was later revoked after Congress members, who had entered wearing "Satyamev Jayate" posters, walked out following failed attempts to discuss their adjournment motion.
Nitin Nabin: From Chhattisgarh Strategist to BJP National Executive President
Dec 14, 2025 11:23 pm CST
Senior Bihar leader Nitin Nabin has been appointed as BJP's National Executive President following his remarkable success in overturning Congress dominance in Chhattisgarh. His strategic approach to organizational restructuring and grassroots management led BJP to decisive victories in both Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, demonstrating leadership capabilities that transcend regional politics.
Former Chhattisgarh CM's Son: Rs 61 Crore Assets Attached in Major Liquor Scam Investigation
Nov 14, 2025 12:35 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has attached Rs 61.20 crore worth of assets belonging to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with a massive liquor scam investigation. This complex case involves allegations of money laundering through real estate investments and shell companies, with total attachments now reaching Rs 276 crore in what investigators describe as one of India's biggest state-run liquor rackets.
Ravi Uppal "Missing": Key Accused in Multi-Crore Mahadev Betting App Case Disappears from UAE Custody
Nov 04, 2025 05:56 pm CST
Ravi Uppal, a primary accused in the Rs 6,000 crore Mahadev online betting app case, has reportedly gone missing after being released by Dubai authorities. Initially arrested in December 2023 following an Interpol Red Corner Notice, Uppal's extradition to India has been put on hold as he has fled to an undisclosed location. The case involves a massive betting network with alleged connections to politicians and officials, generating daily profits of Rs 200 crore through operations spanning India, Dubai, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Chhattisgarh Political Heavyweights Enter Bihar Election Battlefield: Cross-State Strategy Unfolds
Oct 08, 2025 01:49 am CST
As Bihar announces assembly election dates, political dynamics in neighboring Chhattisgarh intensify with former CM Bhupesh Baghel appointed as Congress's senior observer and BJP's Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai preparing to campaign. This cross-state political mobilization carries significant implications for both Bihar's electoral outcome and Chhattisgarh's internal power dynamics, as leaders seek to leverage this opportunity for enhancing their political standing beyond state boundaries.
Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Ex Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's Son Arrested
Sep 25, 2025 02:23 am CST
ACB/EOW on Wednesday arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, and another accused in connection with the alleged liquor scam, officials said.
'Bigg Boss' Of Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: How Ex-Chief Minister's Son Ran Syndicate
Sep 19, 2025 02:05 am CST
A sprawling liquor syndicate came to light with proceeds of over Rs 1,000 crore, a WhatsApp Group named 'Bigg Boss' and real estate empire and one man at the centre of it all - former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya Baghel.
Bhupesh Baghel's Son Handled Rs 1000-Crore Of 'Liquor Scam' Proceeds: Probe Agency
Sep 16, 2025 08:19 pm CST
Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, was at the helm of the syndicate behind the "liquor scam" in Chhattisgarh and personally handled nearly Rs 1,000 crore generated from it, the ED has alleged
Row Over 'Siropa' Honour For Rahul Gandhi At Gurdwara, Sikh Body Steps In
Sep 16, 2025 02:18 am CST
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Harjinder Singh Dhami on Monday said it will probe the matter of honouring Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at historic gurdwara Baba Budha Sahib in Ramdas area in Amritsar.