Raman Singh: From Ayurvedic healer to three-time Chhattisgarh CM
Raman Singh, admirers say, is a sober and accessible politician who has ruled the hearts and minds of many in Chhattisgarh.
Raman Singh scores hat-trick in Chhattisgarh, calls it people's victory
"I fought the election entirely on development issues, and I will do my best to speed up the pace of development," he said. Assembly Elections 2013: Full Coverage | Raman Singh shows the way, wins seat and retains power | Narendra Modi's rallies have helped us in polls, says Chhattisgarh CM
30 per cent voting till noon in second phase of Chhattisgarh polls
The second and final phase of the elections to the state assembly saw minor clashes between ruling Bharatiya Janata Party cadres and the Congress workers in Durg City as well as Bilaspur assembly constituencies.
Brisk polling in final phase of Chhattisgarh elections amid Maoist threat
Voters queued up in large numbers in polling booths in urban and rural areas in the 72 constituencies much before the start of voting at 8 a.m.
Cong MLA Tribhuneshwar Saran Singh Deo is the richest poll candidate in Chhattisgarh with assets around Rs 570 crore
Singh Deo was the richest candidate even during the 2008 elections with a declared wealth of around Rs 187 crore. The value of his assets went up nearly three times during the past five years, largely owing to appreciation of his land holdings and other property.
Ground Report: With 65,000 lives at stake, Bastar still on 'high alert'
Getting tthe polling staff out of areas considered to be Maoist strongholds, termed de-induction, remains the final challenge for the Chattisgarh Police.
Chhattisgarh polls: First phase ends amidst low voter turnout
Polling held in 18 constituencies of Bastar region and Rajnandgaon district in the first phase of the Assembly election.
Chhattisgarh polls: Maoists trigger blast, two jawans injured
Two ITBP jawans were injured in an IED blast triggered by Maoists in Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh on the eve of the first phase of Assembly elections.
Poll officials ready for D-day in Chhattisgarh's Maoist zone
Even as the morale among the men is seemingly high, there will be typical challenges of operating in tribal and remote locations.
Maoists shift strategy, mass attacks give way to anti-personnel mines and Small Action Teams
The Maoists have created several Small Action Teams (SAT) comprising not more than five members each. They dress up as civilians, carry small arms and attempt to strike at any given opportunity.
Modi says Patna blasts were aimed at eliminating him
Modi also hit out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the bomb blast at the Hunkar rally, accusing him of arrogance, negligence and laxity. Highlights of Modi's Chhattisgarh rallies
Conducting elections in Bastar: When India came to Chhattisgarh's aid
In a pan-India effort to ensure that Maoists do not disrupt elections, more than 12 states have contributed their police forces, bringing the total number of boots on the ground to over a lakh.
Modi mocks Sonia's speech, says Congress doesn't speak about scams
The BJP's PM candidate attacked the Congress chief at a Chhattisgarh rally for saying that her party doesn't talk big like the BJP but does its work.
Chhattisgarh polls 2013: Discontent in BJP as party denies ticket to 10 sitting MLAs
The 'leftout' MLAs have expressed anguish over the distribution of tickets and also termed it as "unfair". Besides, those ticket seekers who had lost previous elections by only a little margin, also seemed to be disappointed.