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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

Paatil seeks legal action against Bhupesh Baghel

November 05, 2023 6:19 am

His comments came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi also referred to the Enforcement Directorate's allegations during a rally in Chhattisgarh earlier in the day as he said “they (Congress) have not even spared the name of Mahadev”.

Congress sent Britishers back, raids can't deter us: Mallikarjun Kharge in MP

November 04, 2023 10:20 pm

Kharge was referring to the Enforcement Directorate’s allegations that CM Bhupesh Baghel, had received kickbacks to the tune of Rs 508 crore from the promoters of Mahadev app, an online betting platform.

‘They haven’t even spared name of Mahadev’: PM takes aim at Bhupesh Baghel day after ED claim

November 04, 2023 10:08 pm

Reacting to PM Modi’s comments, Chhattisgarh CM Baghel hit back, accusing the BJP of using central agencies against its political opponents.

Today in Politics: Modi-Rahul showdown in Chhattisgarh in shadow of ED allegation against Baghel

November 04, 2023 9:34 am

Plus, INDIA alliance members continue to speak out against each other; Mallikarjun Kharge in Madhya Pradesh

Decoding Politics: The way to votes down Ram path

November 03, 2023 8:58 pm

Why Bhupesh Baghel won't stop talking of Ram Van Gaman Path, and why MP is now talking of same

Baghel: BJP wants to contest polls with help from ED, CBI, I-T, DRI; Congress is ready, will fight and win

November 04, 2023 10:59 am

The allegations come four days before the first phase of the Assembly polls in Chhattisgarh.

Days before polls, ED seizes about Rs 5 cr cash, links it to Mahadev app

November 03, 2023 6:10 am

Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel had alleged that two central agencies — CRPF and ED — may be used by BJP in the state, to influence voters.

Chhattisgarh: PM takes ‘30% kaaka’ jibe at Bhupesh Baghel over corruption, nepotism

November 03, 2023 9:22 am

He targeted Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel for “nepotism and corruption” and said that if the BJP comes to power, the poor will be provided pucca houses and the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for millets will be hiked.

Bhupesh Baghel and farm loan waiver give Congress advantage in Chhattisgarh, BJP catching up

November 02, 2023 10:40 pm

Ahead of the first phase of voting on November 7, there is a distinct lack of interest in the election among voters and no pressing desire for change.

Bhupesh Baghel: 'Like monkeys jump branches but can't hunt, tigers hunt but can't jump branches... BJP only knows communal politics'

November 02, 2023 11:29 am

“We concentrated on the ideological fight in Chhattisgarh and gave the tribals what they wanted so that they stopped going to the Naxals. Now they use tractors, not guns”

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