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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

Chhattisgarh clears Rajasthan’s mining project on forest land

March 27, 2022 4:54 am

Over 1,130 hectares of the pristine Hasdeo Aranya forests in Chhattisgarh will be diverted for this project.

The Kashmir Files glorifies violence: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

March 18, 2022 7:21 am

“The movie is showing half truth, but even in that, it is clear that the BJP-supported government at the Centre did nothing to help the Kashmiri Pandits,” Baghel said.

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel carries briefcase made of cow dung to present state Budget

March 09, 2022 3:27 pm

The briefcase was made over a period of 10 days in a Raipur-based gauthan using cow dung powder, gum and flour.

Chhattisgarh budget: CM Baghel presents Rs 1 lakh crore Budget, to reinstate old pension scheme

March 10, 2022 2:02 am

The total revenue surplus estimated for the current fiscal is Rs 702 crore, Baghel told the Assembly.

Rahul meets Gehlot, Baghel; discusses party strategy after polls, pension scheme, coal

February 28, 2022 7:16 am

While party leaders said they discussed the post-poll strategy, sources said the Gehlot government’s decision to implement the old pension scheme for state government employees was also on the discussion table.

Chhattisgarh to bear travel cost of state's people returning from Ukraine

February 27, 2022 9:12 am

"The state government will bear the expenses of citizens, including students, of Chhattisgarh who are returning from Ukraine on personal expenses", a government statement quoted Baghel as saying.

Chhattisgarh Home Minister quits as OBC wing president

February 25, 2022 10:42 pm

Sahu, who was one of the three candidates for the CM's position in 2018, had been given the Home Department after the government was formed.

Not given allotted fertiliser stock for Rabi season, claims Chhattisgarh govt

February 17, 2022 8:30 pm

As per an official statement, the state has received only 1,71,476 tonnes of chemical fertilisers against the demand of 2,32,000 metric tonnes till January for the Rabi season.

Congress to build 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' in Raipur, Rahul Gandhi to lay foundation

January 30, 2022 3:59 pm

On Saturday, the chief minister announced that a war memorial will be built in Raipur to honour the martyred soldiers, which will be similar to the Amar Jawan Jyoti flame.

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel announces 5-day work week for govt employees

January 26, 2022 4:26 pm

The CM on Republic Day announced that the state's contribution would be increased from 14 per cent to 10 per cent in the Anshdayi Pension Scheme. He also said that all pulses would be purchased under minimum support price (MSP) from the coming year.

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