Chhattisgarh

Madam, you're ill, let shehzada take over: Narendra Modi taunts Sonia Gandhi

Madam, you're ill, let shehzada take over: Narendra Modi taunts Sonia Gandhi

Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday November 14, 2013, Bemtara, Chhattisgarh

At an election rally today, Narendra Modi unfolded his latest direct attack on Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, the leaders of the Congress, who he habitually refers to as "Madam" and "Shehzada" (prince)."

After Narendra Modi refers to Rahul Gandhi's 'mama', Congress talks of his 'nana'

After Narendra Modi refers to Rahul Gandhi's 'mama', Congress talks of his 'nana'

Edited by Prasad Sanyal | Thursday November 14, 2013, New Delhi

Narendra Modi, the BJP's candidate for prime minister, asked today if Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi is receiving funding from his "mama" or maternal uncle.

Congress wants apology for Narendra Modi's remarks on Sonia Gandhi's health

Congress wants apology for Narendra Modi's remarks on Sonia Gandhi's health

Edited by Shamik Ghosh | Thursday November 14, 2013, New Delhi

At an election rally today, Narendra Modi unfolded his latest direct attack on Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, the leaders of the Congress, who he habitually refers to as "Madam" and "Shehzada" (prince)."

CBI is Congress's cure-all, says Narendra Modi at Chhattisgarh rally

CBI is Congress's cure-all, says Narendra Modi at Chhattisgarh rally

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 14, 2013, Durg, Chhattisgarh

BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi today said that Congress was using CBI as "medicine" for every problem that afflicted it.

Better to be tea-seller than sell out the nation: Narendra Modi

Better to be tea-seller than sell out the nation: Narendra Modi

Edited by Nadim Asrar | Friday November 15, 2013, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh

Narendra Modi, who is running for Prime Minister, today shared his diagnosis of what is wrong with the Congress - he said his political rival is so preoccupied with monitoring him that it has no time or attention to expend on running the country.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister's son maintains low profile working on his hometurf

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister's son maintains low profile working on his hometurf

Press Trust of India | Friday November 15, 2013

Maintaining a low-profile unlike offsprings of many prominent leaders in Kawardha, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh's son Abhishek who entered the political scene recently feels that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win for the third consecutive time with a big margin.

Security beefed up ahead of second phase of Chhattisgarh polls

Security beefed up ahead of second phase of Chhattisgarh polls

Press Trust of India | Friday November 15, 2013, Raipur

The police has beefed up security ahead of the second phase of polls, after the recovery of a large cache of explosives from Maoist-affected Gariyaband district of Chhattisgarh.

Narendra Modi mimics 'Shehzada' Rahul Gandhi at Chhattisgarh rally

Narendra Modi mimics 'Shehzada' Rahul Gandhi at Chhattisgarh rally

Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday November 15, 2013, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh

Narendra Modi, who habitually targets Rahul Gandhi as 'Shehzada' or prince at his election rallies, today mimicked the Congress Vice President in Chhattisgarh.

Narendra Modi's 'khooni panja' barb: BJP seeks more time to reply to poll panel's notice

Narendra Modi's 'khooni panja' barb: BJP seeks more time to reply to poll panel's notice

Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2013, New Delhi

The Bharatiya Janata Party today sought one more week from the Election Commission to reply to its notice on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over his "khooni panja" remarks against the Congress during campaigning in poll-bound Chhattisgarh.

Netas hit social media to woo voters in Chhattisgarh

Netas hit social media to woo voters in Chhattisgarh

Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2013, Bilaspur/Ambikapur

As the second and final phase of polling draws closer, political parties and leaders in Chhattisgarh are making use of social networking sites like Facebook and twitter.com to woo voters.

Narendra Modi gets four more days to respond to poll panel's notice on 'khooni panja' barb

Narendra Modi gets four more days to respond to poll panel's notice on 'khooni panja' barb

Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2013, New Delhi

Narendra Modi has been given four more days to reply to the Election Commission's notice on his "khooni panja" (bloody hands) remarks made during a rally in Chhattisgarh.

BJP moves Election Commission against Rahul Gandhi's 'party of thieves' comments

BJP moves Election Commission against Rahul Gandhi's 'party of thieves' comments

Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2013, New Delhi

The BJP today petitioned the Election Commission seeking action against Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi for allegedly dubbing it as a "party of thieves" in his poll rally in Kharsiya in Chhattisgarh.

More fear and violence in Chhattisgarh than in J&K: Rahul Gandhi

More fear and violence in Chhattisgarh than in J&K: Rahul Gandhi

Press Trust of India | Saturday November 16, 2013, Raipur

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi today said there was more violence and fear in Naxal-affected Chhattisgarh, ruled by the BJP, than in Jammu and Kashmir.

Campaigning for second phase of polling in Chhattisgarh ends

Campaigning for second phase of polling in Chhattisgarh ends

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

Campaigning for the second phase of Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, to be held on November 19, came to an end on Sunday evening.

Chhattisgarh polls: Congress eyeing hat-trick, BJP counts on anti-incumbency factor in Sitapur

Chhattisgarh polls: Congress eyeing hat-trick, BJP counts on anti-incumbency factor in Sitapur

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

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may spoil a hat-trick of wins for Congress from Sarguja's Sitapur Assembly seat as the sentiment on the ground suggests that it could well be the anti-incumbency factor which rules the vote in Sitapur.