Counting of votes in elections to the 90-member Chhattisgarh assembly are underway with security personnel maintaining a strict vigil in counting centres in the state's 33 districts, including those affected by Left Wing Extremism, a poll official s
Even if the Congress retains power, it is uncertain if Baghel will secure a second term as Chief Minister. Or is a BJP-win likely, something that exit polls haven’t been able to read?
Dantewada has traditionally been under the influence of the Karma family. After losing the seat in 2018, the Congress retained it in 2019 bypolls and Devati Karma was the winner.
The Bhupesh Baghel government in Chhattisgarh is betting big on farmers and has already promised to hike the paddy purchase price to Rs 3,600 per quintal apart from promising to waive farm loans if re-elected. The Centre’s MSP for paddy this season is Rs 2,183 per quintal.