Four Naxals, including two women, were Saturday arrested from different places in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, police said. While three cadres were apprehended from the forest under Bhansi police station limits, another was held from Barsoor area, Dantewada Superintendent of Police Abhishek Pallava told PTI.

4 Naxals, including 2 women, arrested in Chhattisgarh Dantewada

Chhattisgarh recorded 71.93 per cent voter turnout in the second and final phase of the Assembly elections, state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Subrat Sahoo said Tuesday evening.

Chhattisgarh assembly polls: 71.93% voting recorded in second phase

The second phase of the Chhattisgarh assembly polls recorded nearly 71.93 per cent voter turnout recorded till 6pm on Tuesday. Around 64.8 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 5pm in the state assembly election.

Chhattisgarh assembly elections: Over 72% voter turnout recorded in 2nd phase

A total of 74.17 per cent of the over 1.85 crore electors cast their votes in the Chhattisgarh assembly polls, which is less by nearly three per cent as compared to the last elections, the Election Commission said Tuesday.

Assembly elections: Polling percentage in Chhattisgarh dips as compared to 2013

Chhattisgarh reported around 64.8 per cent voter turnout till 5pm in the second phase of the state assembly election that went underway on Tuesday. As much as 45.

Chhattisgarh assembly polls: Over 60% voter turnout recorded till 5pm 

Prime Minister Modi urged people to come out in large numbers in 72 assembly constituencies in Chhattisgarh to exercise their franchise in Chhattisgarh as polling began for the second phase today.

Chhattisgarh elections: 25 per cent voting recorded till 12.30 pm amid heavy security

Stepping up attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday challenged the former to participate in a debate over the details of the Rafale fighter jets deal signed with the French government.

Rahul Gandhi challenges PM Modi for debate on Rafale deal

Unaccounted cash, illicit liquor and other items worth over Rs 11.85 crore has been seized by officials in Chhattisgarh in run-up to assembly elections since October 4 when the model code came into force.

Chhattisgarh polls: Unaccounted cash, booze worth over Rs 11 crore seized

BJP president Amit Shah launched a broadside against the Congress Saturday, terming the party an "ATM" that dispensed "false promises", instead of development, when problems were inserted in it.

Congress an ATM that dispenses false promises: Amit Shah

Bilaspur division with 24 Assembly seats, the highest among the five divisions in poll-bound Chhattisgarh, is expected to play a crucial role in deciding the winner.

Chhattisgarh polls: Bilaspur division, with 24 seats, could hold key

PM Modi today addressed a rally in Chhattisgarh's Ambikapur district as he targeted the Congress in the poll-bound state. "People disproved that it was the 'right of only one family' to speak from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi," he said at the rally.

People have disapproved that only one family has right to speak from Red Fort, says PM Modi at Chhattisgarh rally

Although the first phase of voting in Chhattisgarh was conducted smoothly and saw a significant voter turnout, voters in a village in Dantewada district were seen removing the electoral ink mark from their fingers, fearing their lives.

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2018: Amid Naxal threats, voters desperately attempt to remove ink

Congress president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday promised to install a "people's government" in Chhattisgarh and accused the ruling BJP of destroying the state in its 15-year rule.

Rahul Gandhi promises 'people's government' in Chhattisgarh

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi asked Tuesday why Prime Minister Narendra Modi was silent on charges of corruption against Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh and his family.

Why is PM mum on corruption chages against Raman Singh: Rahul Gandhi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi Tuesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over demonetisation, saying he snatched money from the poor and put it in the pockets of the likes of Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya.

Note ban hurt poor, benefited rich: Rahul Gandhi in Chhattisgarh

An encounter between security forces and Maoists broke out in Chhattisgarh's Sukma region on Monday wherein two Maoists were killed, news agency ANI reported, adding that two rifles have been recovered.

Chhattisgarh poll unrest: Two Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Sukma region

Naxals denote bomb in Dantewada as polls get underway in Chhattisgarh Naxals denoted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Tumakpal camp in Katekalyan block in Dantewada as poll booths opened today in Chhattisgarh for the first phase of voting.

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Three more Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) jawans were injured and at least five Naxals were killed in an encounter that broke out between security forces and Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur's Pamed area on Monday, news agency ANI reported.

Chhattisgarh poll violence: 5 CRPF commandos injured, 5 Naxals killed in Bijapur encounter

The voter turnout in the first phase of Chhattisgarh assembly election on Monday was recorded at 56.58 per cent till 4.30pm. By 2pm the same was recorded at nearly 38 per cent, the figure rose to nearly 50 per cent by 3pm.

Chhattisgarh assembly polls: 56.58% voter turnout recorded till 4.30pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday attacked the Congress, targeting its president Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia, saying the party's "politics begins and ends with one family".

Congress politics begins and ends with one family: PM Modi in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

Two jawans of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) were injured on Monday in an encounter that broke out between security forces and Naxals in Bijapur's Pamed area.

Chhattisgarh polls: Naxal violence mars voting; two CRPF commandos injured

The elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram to be held in November and December is all ready to set the stage for the political battle for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Assembly elections 2018: Litmus test for parties, alliances before 2019 elections

Chhattisgarh's Congress vice president Ghanaram Sahu resigned from the party on Sunday, a day ahead of the first phase of polling in the state. In his resignation letter addressed to the state's party president Bhupesh Baghel, Sahu has alleged that he was mentally harassed by Baghel due to personal grudges.

Ahead of polls, Chhattisgarh's Congress VP Ghanaram Sahu resigns

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Sunday promised a corruption-free administration, prohibition and a loan waiver for farmers if elected to power in Chhattisgarh. Releasing its manifesto here for the state polls, which the AAP is contesting for the first time, the Arvind Kejriwal-led party announced a slew of measures for different sections of the society.

AAP promises farm loan waiver, prohibition in Chhattisgarh

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