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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

ED says Chhattisgarh government officers created 'benami' assets in coal levy 'scam'; attaches assets

December 11, 2022 9:50 am

The federal probe agency, in a statement, alleged that a "grand conspiracy" was hatched in the natural resources-rich state to perpetrate a coal levy 'scam' in which Rs 540 crore has been "extorted" over the last two years.

ED arrests Deputy Secy to Baghel in PMLA case

December 03, 2022 1:44 am

In October, the ED had arrested three persons – Chhattisgarh IAS officer Sameer Vishnoi, Laxmikant Tiwari and Sunil Kumar Agarwal of Indramani Group.

ED arrests Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's aide in money laundering case

December 02, 2022 6:14 pm

Saumaya Chaurasia was taken into custody under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Bhupesh Baghel interview: 'Multiple CM faces a good thing, shows party is invested in a second line of leadership in Himachal Pradesh'

November 18, 2022 2:39 pm

The senior AICC poll observer for Himachal said, "It is not one person's decision whether Rahul Gandhi will come or not. Besides, he is busy with the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Is paidal ki yatra ki dhamak bahut dur tak sunai de rahi hai."

Chhattisgarh kicks off tribal dance festival on state foundation day

November 02, 2022 3:21 am

The three-day-festival, kicking off on the foundation day of the state, is being held from November 1 to 3 at Science College.

Solicitor General allegations false, mischievous, says Chhattisgarh CM

October 22, 2022 1:20 am

Baghel's remarks came a day after the state government denied in court the Enforcement Directorate charge that Baghel had met a judge of the High Court a few days before some of the accused in the Nagrik Apurti Nigam (NAN) scam were granted bail.

Chhattisgarh NAN scam: CM did not meet HC judge, state govt tells SC

October 21, 2022 12:59 am

Appearing before a Supreme Court bench presided by Chief Justice of India U U Lalit, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal referred to what Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had told the court on the last date of hearing.

Rahul Yatra Day 37: Nears 1,000km mark, all geared up for Ballari rally Saturday

October 15, 2022 6:43 am

Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar says more than 3 lakh people may attend the rally at the municipal ground in Ballari.

Stern action will be taken if central agencies target anyone unnecessarily: Chhattisgarh CM Baghel

September 27, 2022 9:30 am

There is no need to fear the Enforcement Directorate, Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) or Income Tax departments, Baghel said at a function organised in Durg district

'Congress Yatra on, why no go-ahead for Sukma tribal march': CPI leader hits out at Baghel govt

September 21, 2022 3:17 am

Adiwasi Mahasabha launches its 108-km yatra from Chhattisgarh's Silger Tuesday despite denial of permission from the district administration

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