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		Polling for the second phase has begun in Chhattisgarh</div></div>

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The voting for the second phase of Chhattisgarh assembly polls is being held in 70 of the 90 Assembly constituencies in the state

Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2018: What caused BJP's humiliating defeat

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	The second phase of polling to its 90-seat Assembly has begun on November 17, spread over 22 districts in the state. A total of 70 seats will go to polls today as part of the second phase of polling in Chhattisgarh.<br />
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	The timing for polling is from 8 a am to 5 pm, except nine polling booths in the Naxal-affected Bindranawagarh seat in Rajim district, where voting will be held from 7 am to 3 pm.</div>
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	The polling in the firs t phase was concluded on November 7, and the results will be declared on December 3. The Model Code of Conduct has already come into effect in Chhattisgarh.</div>
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Chhattisgarh polls 2023 LIVE: Voting ends, 67.34% voter turnout recorded

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Chhattisgarh polls 2023 LIVE: Voting ends, 67.34% voter turnout recorded | Chhattisgarh Elections - Business Standard

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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Ambikapur: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM and Congress candidate from Ambikapur, TS Singh Deo casts his vote at a polling booth in Rajmohini Devi Girls College. <a href="https://t.co/TV2awQRSOS">pic.twitter.com/TV2awQRSOS</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1725407604887973915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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BJP MP Saroj Pandey casts her vote at a polling booth in Durg

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Saroj Pandey said, &quot;Surely, it&#39;s a huge occassion for democracy. Everybody should play their part in this. Each and every vote decides the direction of the state. I believe that this is the direction in the favour of the BJP... In the last five years, Chhattisgarh&#39;s face has changed and its identity has been established as &quot;Apradhgarh&quot; due to corruption...&quot;<br />
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2023 | BJP MP Saroj Pandey says, &quot;Surely, it&#39;s a huge occassion for democracy. Everybody should play their part in this. Each and every vote decides the direction of the state. I believe that this is the direction in the favour of the&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/HSdhBWpwVz">pic.twitter.com/HSdhBWpwVz</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1725406437705462077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Congress is forming govt in state, says CM Baghel's son

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel&#39;s son Chaitanya Baghel said, &quot;The Congress is making the government. As our chief minister has said, &quot;75 paar hoga&quot;, so definitely &quot;75 paar hoga&quot;. Since morning, I have gone to 50 booths... Workers are filled with energy.&quot;<br />
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Raipur: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel&#39;s son Chaitanya Baghel says, &quot;Congress is making the government. As our CM has said, &#39;75 paar hoga&#39; so definitely &#39;75 paar hoga&#39;... Since morning, I have gone to 50 booths... Workers are filled with energy.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/LYNcfIusbQ">pic.twitter.com/LYNcfIusbQ</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1725402824161251618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Selfie point, first aid, drinking water, and wheelchair facility at Bilaspur polling stations

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		विधानसभा निर्वाचन 2023 द्वितीय चरण के तहत <a href="https://twitter.com/BilaspurDist?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BilaspurDist</a> में आकर्षक चुनई कानन मतदान केंद्र में भारी संख्या में पहुँच रहे मतदाता।<br />
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		सेल्फ़ी पॉइंट, प्राथमिक चिकित्सा, शुद्ध पेयजल,मतदान मित्र, व्हीलचेयर की सुविधा एवं बच्चों के खेलने की जगह के साथ मतदान केंद्र में जारी है मतदान।<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ECI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ECI</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/2vWUGqFhA1">pic.twitter.com/2vWUGqFhA1</a></p>
	&mdash; Chief Electoral Officer, Chhattisgarh (@CEOChhattisgarh) <a href="https://twitter.com/CEOChhattisgarh/status/1725395850241900852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Chief electoral officer Reena Baba Saheb Kangale casts her vote

Reena Baba Saheb Kangale, chief electoral officer, cast her vote and appealed to the voters to exercise their franchise.<br />
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		छत्तीसगढ़ विधानसभा निर्वाचन 2023 के द्वितीय चरण में श्रीमती रीना बाबा साहेब कंगाले मुख्य निर्वाचन पदाधिकारी, छत्तीसगढ़ ने अपने मताधिकार का प्रयोग किया और राज्य के समस्त मतदाताओं को शत प्रतिशत मतदान करने की अपील की।<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ECI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ECI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ECISVEEP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ECISVEEP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chunaitihar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chunaitihar</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ECISVEEP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ECISVEEP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SpokespersonECI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpokespersonECI</a> <a href="https://t.co/cA8bIptVSf">pic.twitter.com/cA8bIptVSf</a></p>
	&mdash; Chief Electoral Officer, Chhattisgarh (@CEOChhattisgarh) <a href="https://twitter.com/CEOChhattisgarh/status/1725402299785519180?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Women handling EVMs, polling stations smoothly, says collector Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure

Collector Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure said, &quot;A unique combination is formed in our North Assembly constituency that most of the polling parties are women. This initiative was brought about by women only that they&#39;ll handle the Vidhan Sabha polling. When we started the training, there was an excitement amongst women...They are handling EVMs very smoothly.&quot;<br />
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Raipur, Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2023 | Collector Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure says, &quot;A unique combination is formed in our North assembly constituency that most of the polling parties are women. This initiative was brought about by women only that they&#39;ll handle the&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/e8hHneqGO9">pic.twitter.com/e8hHneqGO9</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1725402508712087785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Voting a democratic right of every citizen of the country, says Guv Biswabhusan Harichandan

Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan said, &quot;Casting vote is the democratic right of every citizen of the country. Democracy demands that all citizens should exercise their rights and by that they decide what sort of government they want in the state and at the Centre. We have come and cast our vote...&quot;<br />
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan says, &quot;Casting vote is the democratic right of every citizen of the country. Democracy demands that all citizens should exercise their rights and by that they decide what sort of government they want in the state and at the&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/ZDjRQbOWhq">https://t.co/ZDjRQbOWhq</a> <a href="https://t.co/fUXWY5NYw6">pic.twitter.com/fUXWY5NYw6</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1725398480762671202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan cast his vote at a polling booth in Raipur

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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chhattisgarh Elections | Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan cast his vote at a polling booth in Raipur. <a href="https://t.co/aPgQNttHMO">pic.twitter.com/aPgQNttHMO</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1725397178817085918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Minister Amarjeet Bhagat casts his vote in Sitapur

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		Chhattisgarh polls: Minister Amarjeet Bhagat casts his vote in Sitapur<br />
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		Edited video is available on PTI Videos (<a href="https://t.co/L2D7HH3xZ2">https://t.co/L2D7HH3xZ2</a>) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PTINewsAlerts?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PTINewsAlerts</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PTIVideos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PTIVideos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PTI_News</a> <a href="https://t.co/TTxQKJPz4T">pic.twitter.com/TTxQKJPz4T</a></p>
	&mdash; PTI News Alerts (@PTI_NewsAlerts) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_NewsAlerts/status/1725373209141444674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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ED has lost credibility as an independent, fair agency: Deputy CM TS Singh Deo

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		Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister T S Singh Deo said, &quot;People are asking about the &quot;Operation Lotus&quot;. Who funds &quot;Operation Lotus&quot;? The misuse and overuse of the ED for political purposes. The ED has lost its credibility completely as an independent and fair enquiring agency.&quot;</div>
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		VIDEO | &quot;People are asking about the &#39;operation lotus&#39;. Who funds &#39;operation lotus&#39;? The misuse and overuse of ED for political purposes. The ED has lost its credibility completely as an independent and fair enquiring agency,&quot; says Chhattisgarh Deputy CM <a href="https://twitter.com/TS_SinghDeo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TS_SinghDeo</a> amid second&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/FjcGnqjwkN">pic.twitter.com/FjcGnqjwkN</a></p>
	&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1725383385701392519?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Women voters reach polling centres in large numbers

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		छत्तीसगढ़ विधानसभा निर्वाचन 2023 के द्वितीय चरण में मतदान केंद्रों में भारी संख्या में पहुँच रही हैं महिला मतदाता। अपने मताधिकार का प्रयोग करने के लिए हैं सभी उत्साहित।<br />
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		सेल्फ़ी पॉइंट, प्राथमिक चिकित्सा, शुद्ध पेयजल,मतदान मित्र, व्हीलचेयर की सुविधा एवं बच्चों के खेलने की जगह के&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/zbU0IswlIU">pic.twitter.com/zbU0IswlIU</a></p>
	&mdash; Chief Electoral Officer, Chhattisgarh (@CEOChhattisgarh) <a href="https://twitter.com/CEOChhattisgarh/status/1725381275853402139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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We will take progress of Nava Chhattisgarh further, says Congress

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		नवा छत्तीसगढ़ की प्रगति की कहानी को और आगे ले जाने के लिए ये हमारी गारंटी है और हम इसे फिर निभाएंगे।<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE_%E0%A4%B5%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%9F_%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B8_%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8B?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#मेरा_वोट_कांग्रेस_को</a> <a href="https://t.co/nQUDE8m1R3">pic.twitter.com/nQUDE8m1R3</a></p>
	&mdash; INC Chhattisgarh (@INCChhattisgarh) <a href="https://twitter.com/INCChhattisgarh/status/1725368227130134974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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BJP leader Dharamlal Kaushik casts his vote in Bilaspur

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dharamlal Kaushik casts his vote at polling booth number 211 in Bilaspur.<br />
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chhattisgarh Assembly elections | BJP leader Dharamlal Kaushik casts his vote at polling booth number 211, in Bilaspur <a href="https://t.co/7WORosFlQ2">pic.twitter.com/7WORosFlQ2</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1725368222864781413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Priority is betterment of individuals and families, says Deputy CM

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister and party candidate from Ambikapur, T S Singh Deo, said, &quot;The&nbsp;</span>Congress is going to win... My priority is the betterment of individuals and families... Why are you trying to hide behind &quot;ED Ki Pallu&quot;.&quot;<br />
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Ambikapur: Chhattisgarh Dy CM and party candidate from Ambikapur TS Singh Deo says, &quot;Congress is going to win... My priority is the betterment of individuals and families... Why are you trying to hide behind &#39;ED Ki Pallu&#39;&quot; <a href="https://t.co/OZ3SziYXOV">pic.twitter.com/OZ3SziYXOV</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1725374495790387636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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My name has never been projected by party for CM, says Deputy CM TS Singh Deo

Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister and party candidate from Ambikapur, T S Singh Deo said, &quot;My name has never been projected by the party for chief minister. We are fighting in a joint leadership, and Bhupesh Baghel is leading it... I haven&#39;t heard that my name is projected as chief minister. Yes, people in contact have it in their minds...&quot;<br />
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Ambikapur: Chhattisgarh Dy CM and party candidate from Ambikapur, TS Singh Deo says, &quot;My name has never been projected by the party for CM. We are fighting in a joint leadership, and Bhupesh Baghel is leading it... I haven&#39;t heard that my name is projected as CM. Yes,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/h9anrgliQQ">pic.twitter.com/h9anrgliQQ</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1725374614636015966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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ITBP jawan killed in blast by Naxalites Gariaband

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		ITBP jawan killed in blast triggered by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh&#39;s Gariaband district amid polling for assembly elections</p>
	&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1725489272134730031?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Voting concludes in 9 booths of Bindranawagarh

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	Voting in the nine booths of Bindranawagarh - Kamarbhaudi, Amamora, Odh, Bade Gobra, Ganwargaon, Gariba, Nagesh, Sahbinkachhar and Kodomali - concluded at 3 pm.</div>

People from Thenthaguddi in Raigarh district boycott elections

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	The residents of Thenthaguddi in Raigarh district have decided to boycott the polls, alleging a road had not been constructed in their village.</div>
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	Village resident Sonu Pradhan said, &ldquo;There are more than 330 voters in the village and everyone has decided not to exercise their franchise. We have already said we will not take part in the electoral process till our demand for construction of road in the village is fulfilled.&rdquo;&nbsp;</div>
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	Bilaspur Collector Awnish Sharan said the local Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) was at the village to hold discussions and further details were awaited.</div>

BJP, Congress forgot to work for people, says Independent candidate Ajit Kukrej

&quot;Both (the BJP and the Congress) parties made big promises, but forgot to work for the people here. The people wanted to choose an alternative this time and is sending a message that the candidate should be good,&quot; said Raipur (North) independent candidate Ajit Kukreja.<br />
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		VIDEO | &quot;Both (BJP and Congress) parties made big promises, but forgot to work for the people here. The people wanted to choose an alternative this time and is sending a message that the candidate should be good,&quot; says Raipur (North) independent candidate Ajit Kukreja.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/NIYAZMgIgu">pic.twitter.com/NIYAZMgIgu</a></p>
	&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1725474234422407506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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68-year-old PVTG voter Rambharosa Bhunjia casts his vote at Bindranavagarh polling station

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		जिला <a href="https://twitter.com/GariyabandDist?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GariyabandDist</a> के बिन्द्रानवागढ़ मतदान केंद्र क्र32<br />
		में PVTG मतदाता रामभरोसा भुंजिया आयु 68 वर्ष ने डाला अपना मत।<br />
		अपना अनुभव साझा कर सभी से मतदान करने की अपील की।<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ECI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ECI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ECISVEEP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ECISVEEP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chunaitihar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chunaitihar</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ECISVEEP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ECISVEEP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SpokespersonECI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpokespersonECI</a> <a href="https://t.co/2oIz2Njf2B">pic.twitter.com/2oIz2Njf2B</a></p>
	&mdash; Chief Electoral Officer, Chhattisgarh (@CEOChhattisgarh) <a href="https://twitter.com/CEOChhattisgarh/status/1725457575062413340?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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55.31% voter turnout recorded till 3 pm in the second phase of voting

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	The second phase of voting has recorded 55.31 per cent voter turnout till 3 pm.</div>

People of Chhattisgarh are excitedly looking forward to change:, says former CM Raman Singh

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		People of Chhattisgarh are excitedly looking forward to change: Ex-CM Raman Singh<br />
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	&mdash; PTI News Alerts (@PTI_NewsAlerts) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_NewsAlerts/status/1725439393240908217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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It's a one-sided fight, says CM Bhupesh Baghel

Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said, &quot;Good news is coming from everywhere. People are reaching the polling booth and exercising their voting rights. I appeal to those who are at home to cast their vote... Everywhere there is a one-sided environment, the trust is on the Congress...&quot;<br />
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chhattisgarh Elections | Durg: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel says, &quot;Good news is coming from everywhere. People are reaching the polling booth and exercising their voting rights. I appeal to those who are at home to cast their vote... Everywhere there is a one-sided&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/dDzjgAcUkq">pic.twitter.com/dDzjgAcUkq</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1725434339973009760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Voters of Baiga tribe group of Kota Assembly cast their votes in Bilaspur

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		शत प्रतिशत मतदान <a href="https://twitter.com/BilaspurDist?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BilaspurDist</a> का अभिमान के मुहिम को आगे बढ़ाते हुए कोटा विधानसभा के बैगा जनजाति समूह के मतदाताओं ने हिस्सा लिया साथ ही भय एवं लोभमुक्त होकर स्वविवेक से अपने मतदान के अधिकार को पूरा करते हुए लोकतंत्र में अपनी भागीदारी निभाई..<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ECI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ECI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ECISVEEP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ECISVEEP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chunaitihar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chunaitihar</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/UWTNtTWBNA">pic.twitter.com/UWTNtTWBNA</a></p>
	&mdash; Chief Electoral Officer, Chhattisgarh (@CEOChhattisgarh) <a href="https://twitter.com/CEOChhattisgarh/status/1725424599700300008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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CM Bhupesh Baghel casts his vote at polling booth number 57 in Jheet village of Patan constituency

After casting his vote, chief minister and Congress candidate from Durg Assembly constituency Bhupesh Baghel said, &quot;Our target is to cross 75 (seats). The high command will decide the chief minister face.&quot;<br />
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | After casting his vote, Chhattisgarh CM and Congress candidate from Durg assembly constituency Bhupesh Baghel says &quot;Our target is to cross 75 (seats). High command will decide that (CM face) <a href="https://t.co/QIS8PlK3aW">pic.twitter.com/QIS8PlK3aW</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1725425334915576008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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BJP will win in MP, Chhattisgarh: UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

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	&quot;People are voting in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and you will see on December 3 that the BJP will win in both the states,&quot; said UP Deputy CM&nbsp;Brajesh Pathak.</div>
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		VIDEO | &quot;People are voting in favour of the BJP and you will see on December 3 that BJP will win in both the states,&quot; says UP Deputy CM <a href="https://twitter.com/brajeshpathakup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@brajeshpathakup</a> on polling in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChhattisgarhElections2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChhattisgarhElections2023</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MadhyaPradeshElections2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MadhyaPradeshElections2023</a> <a href="https://t.co/V8R8n4Bpbt">pic.twitter.com/V8R8n4Bpbt</a></p>
	&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1725424437518893397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Rs 15,000 per year in women's accounts, says Priyanka Gandhi

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		छत्तीसगढ़ के मेरे प्यारे भाइयों-बहनों!<br />
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		आपका वोट ही आपकी ताकत है और आप ही अपना भविष्य तय करेंगे। अपने अनुभव के आधार पर, अपने भविष्य के लिए वोट कीजिए।<br />
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		छत्तीसगढ़ को हमारी गारंटी है-<br />
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		✅महिलाओं के खाते में 15000 रु प्रतिवर्ष<br />
		✅20 क्विंटल/एकड़ धान खरीदी<br />
		✅धान पर MSP 3200 रू&hellip;</p>
	&mdash; Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/priyankagandhi/status/1725370033877172623?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Women have given their blessings to BJP, says former CM Raman Singh

Former chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Raman Singh said, &quot;Till now, according to the news we are getting, 20&ndash;23 per cent of the voting has been done. One important thing that we are seeing in this voting is that there&#39;s a long queue of women. And certainly, this long queue of women has given their blessings to the BJP... I will appeal to all the voters to exercise their voting rights... We can see the undercurrent in the whole of Chhattisgarh...&quot;<br />
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Former CM and BJP leader Raman Singh says, &quot;Till now, according to the news we are getting, 20&ndash;23% of the voting has been done. One important thing that we are seeing in this voting is that there&#39;s a long queue of women. And certainly, this long&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/ZM3W9ceNBK">pic.twitter.com/ZM3W9ceNBK</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1725415381966442634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Third gender voters cast their votes in polling stations in Bilaspur

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		छत्तीसगढ़ विधानसभा निर्वाचन 2023 द्वितीय चरण में जिला <a href="https://twitter.com/RaipurDistrict?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RaipurDistrict</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BilaspurDist?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BilaspurDist</a> के मतदान केंद्रों में थर्ड जेंडर मतदाताओं ने भारी उत्साह के साथ अपने मताधिकार का प्रयोग कर लोकतंत्र में अभी भागीदारी सुनिश्चित की।<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ECI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ECI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ECISVEEP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ECISVEEP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chunaitihar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chunaitihar</a><a href="https://twitter.com/ECISVEEP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ECISVEEP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SpokespersonECI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpokespersonECI</a> <a href="https://t.co/8a6rHH7Rcp">pic.twitter.com/8a6rHH7Rcp</a></p>
	&mdash; Chief Electoral Officer, Chhattisgarh (@CEOChhattisgarh) <a href="https://twitter.com/CEOChhattisgarh/status/1725410629354434836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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5.71% voter turnout recorded till 9 am in the second phase of voting

The second phase of voting has recorded&nbsp;5.71 per cent voter turnout till 9 am.&nbsp;

In a first, women carry out poll process in all 201 booths of Raipur North Assembly seat

In a first, women carry out the entire election process in all 201 booths of Raipur North Assembly seat.<br />
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		STORY | In a first, women shoulder entire poll process in all 201 booths of Raipur North assembly seat<br />
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	&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1725354017788658125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Congress has defrauded people in five years, says Vijay Baghel

Vijay Baghel, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Patan, said, &quot;The atmosphere is in favour of the BJP and people are seeking a change. The way this Congress government has done corruption and defrauded people in these five years, there is public anger against them.&quot;<br />
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		VIDEO | &quot;The atmosphere is in favour of BJP and people are seeking a change. The way this Congress government has done corruption and defrauded people in these five years, there is public anger against them,&quot; says Vijay Baghel, BJP candidate from Patan, Chhattisgarh.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/tXTMd6PTuo">pic.twitter.com/tXTMd6PTuo</a></p>
	&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1725362479130161590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Congress candidate from Bhilai Nagar, Devendra Yadav, casts his vote

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		VIDEO | Devendra Yadav, Congress candidate from Bhilai Nagar, casts vote, along with his wife in Bhilai. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChhattisgarhElections2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChhattisgarhElections2023</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AssemblyElectionsWithPTI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AssemblyElectionsWithPTI</a> <a href="https://t.co/3mxyGZPP3H">pic.twitter.com/3mxyGZPP3H</a></p>
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Congress candidate from Durg Rural, Tamradhwaj Sahu, casts his vote

State Minister and Congress candidate from Durg Rural, Tamradhwaj Sahu casts his vote at a polling booth in Durg.<br />
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He later said, &quot;In this &quot;mahaparv&quot; of democracy, I appeal to everyone to cast vote in large numbers. It is the &quot;mahaparv&quot; to elect good public representatives and everyone must participate in it... There is great enthusiasm in voters. The Congress will get absolute majority. We are considering more than 74 seats.&quot;<br />
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chhattisgarh Elections | State Minister and Congress candidate from Durg Rural, Tamradhwaj Sahu casts his vote at a polling booth in Durg. <a href="https://t.co/OCKA1P2mSP">pic.twitter.com/OCKA1P2mSP</a></p>
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State BJP president Arun Sao casts his vote in Bilaspur

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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chhattisgarh Elections | State BJP president and party&#39;s candidate from Lormi, Arun Sao casts his vote at a polling booth in Bilaspur. <a href="https://t.co/YAwYzlKNRH">pic.twitter.com/YAwYzlKNRH</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1725345492249542874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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People should vote to exercise their right of franchise, says PM Modi

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	Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters in the state to turn out in large numbers to exercise their right of franchise in the second phase of polling. He wrote on X (formerly Twitter): &ldquo;Today is the second and last round of voting for the Chhattisgarh Assembly. I request all the voters to turn out in record numbers and exercise their franchise. Each and every single vote of yours is essential to upholding our democratic traditions and practices.&rdquo;</div>
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		छत्तीसगढ़ विधानसभा चुनाव में आज दूसरे और आखिरी दौर का मतदान है। सभी मतदाताओं से मेरा निवेदन है कि वे अपने मताधिकार का प्रयोग जरूर करें। आपका हर वोट लोकतंत्र के लिए बहुमूल्य है।</p>
	&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1725326593646837858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Voting begins for second phase of Assembly elections

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	The voting for the second phase of the Assembly polls in the state began on Friday morining on 70 constituencies. The second phase will see a fight between the the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).&nbsp;</div>