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Bhupesh Baghel

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  • Born 23 August 1960
  • Age 64
  • Birth Place Durg, Chhattisgarh, India
  • Profession Politician
  • Political Party Indian National Congress
  • In Office 3rd Chief Minister Of Chhattisgarh 17 December 2018 - 13 December 2023, Leader Of The House In Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly 17 December 2018 - 3 December 2023, President Of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee 2014-2019, Minister Of Transportation, Government Of Madhya Pradesh 1999-2003

Bhupesh Baghel BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 03 Feb 2025
Bhupesh Baghel, popularly known as Kaka, served as Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister from 2018 to 2023. Born on August 23, 1960, his political career spans decades. He headed the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee from 2014 to 2019. Baghel's legislative career includes representing the Patan consti...

Bhupesh Baghel PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse Mukteshwari Baghel
Education Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur (M.A.)

POSITIONS HELD BY Bhupesh Baghel

Position Tenure
Member of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly N/A
Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh 17 December 2018 - 11 December 2023

BHUPESH BAGHEL NEWS

Quota cap impasse: Raj Bhavan BJP's political arena, Governor can't sit on Bills, says Baghel at Raipur rally

January 04, 2023 1:41 am

Two Bills, aimed at increasing reservation in education and jobs to 76%, are awaiting the Governor's assent since they were passed by the Vidhan Sabha on December 2 last year.

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel meets PM Modi in Delhi; raises issues including pending GST, coal royalty dues

December 31, 2022 6:06 pm

PM Modi urged Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel to start a millet café in Raipur that sells food items made from millets, seen as healthy options for fitness enthusiasts.

In Chhattisgarh, both Baghel govt and BJP playing quota politics: Congress tribal veteran Arvind Netam

December 31, 2022 12:26 pm

Amid a raging row between Baghel govt and Governor Uikey over reservation Bills, senior Congress leader and ex-Union minister Arvind Netam demands a separate quota law for SCs and STs

In Chhattisgarh quota row flare-up, CM Bhupesh Baghel guns for Governor Anusuiya Uikey for 'stalling' Bills

December 30, 2022 8:23 am

Sharpening his attack on Governor Anusuiya Uikey, CM Bhupesh Baghel fires a four-page open letter, alleging she was not giving her assent to Bills providing 76% quota at behest of BJP

‘Do not feel like fighting elections, will discuss with supporters’: Chhattisgarh minister T S Singh Deo

December 29, 2022 5:18 pm

A CM contender, Deo saw himself pushed to the sidelines by Bhupesh Baghel, and a rotational formula to make him CM after two-and-a-half years never materialised.

Replied to Gov’s queries, now she must clear quota Bills, says CM Bhupesh Baghel

December 26, 2022 7:49 am

On December 2, the Chhattisgarh Assembly passed two amendment bills related to reservations in government jobs and educational institutions, taking the quantum of quota in the state to 76 per cent.

BJP misled people on ‘Ram Setu’, must apologise: Baghel

December 25, 2022 1:49 pm

The Ram Setu, or Adam’s Bridge, is a limestone trail connecting Pamban island off the coast of Tamil Nadu to Mannar island off the coast of Sri Lanka.

Taking guard against Congress, a BJP MLA wears cricket helmet at a rally

December 22, 2022 10:40 am

Former Chhattisgarh minister Ajay Chandrakar was pelted with stones in a village in Durg district on Monday. The following day, he wore the helmet at a protest rally to make a point about the law-and-order situation in the state.

Amid Pathaan song row, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel says 'bajrangi gunde' roaming around in saffron to extort money

December 19, 2022 2:08 pm

Speaking to reporters, Baghel also said that only those who have decided to sacrifice everything adopt the colour saffron.

Chhattisgarh coal levy scam:152-crore assets attached in money laundering case, says ED

December 11, 2022 8:28 am

The ED had collected incriminating evidence during its searches at more than 75 locations, including the mining departments at DC offices of Korba and Raighad.

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