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  Chhattisgarh liquor scam case: Former CM Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya arrested by ACB and EOW

  India | September 25, 2025 7:01 IST

  Chhattisgarh liquor scam case: Chaitanya’s lawyer, Faisal Rizvi, strongly opposed the arrest, alleging that his client was being targeted without any concrete evidence. He pointed out that in the main chargesheet and subsequent supplementary charge sheets filed by ACB/EOW, Chaitanya was not named.

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  ED files chargesheet against Bhupesh Baghel's son Chaitanya in multi-crore liquor 'scam' case

  chhattisgarh | September 15, 2025 20:15 IST

  On July 18, the central agency arrested Chaitanya Baghel after searching his home in Durg’s Bhilai, where he lives with his father. According to an earlier statement by the ED, the businessman used Rs 16.7 crore from the illegal funds for developing his real estate project.

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  Bhupesh Baghel's son, Chaitanya Baghel, sent to 14-day judicial custody in liquor scam case

  India | August 23, 2025 23:58 IST

  Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, has been remanded to 14-day judicial custody in an alleged ₹2,161 crore liquor scam. The ED claims he is the scam's mastermind and is not cooperating with the probe.

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  No relief for Bhupesh Baghel in liquor scam case: SC asks former CM, his son to move Chhattisgarh HC

  India | August 04, 2025 14:48 IST

  The case relates to an alleged Rs 2,161 crore liquor scam under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

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  Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel and his son Chaitanya move Supreme Court against CBI, ED probes

  India | August 03, 2025 7:29 IST

  ED officials conducted raids at the Baghel family residence in Bhilai, Durg district, on July 18. Chaitanya was taken into custody under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The ED cited non-cooperation during the search as grounds for immediate arrest.

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  'BJP trying to suppress me but...': Bhupesh Baghel on son's arrest in liquor scam case

  India | July 19, 2025 17:57 IST

  Chaitanya Baghel was arrested by the probe agency on Friday because of his 'active involvement', and has been sent to five-day ED remand by a court. According to Bhupesh Baghel, the action came on Chaitanya's birthday.

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  Chaitanya Baghel, former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's son, arrested by ED in liquor scam

  chhattisgarh | July 18, 2025 16:21 IST

  The arrest, which coincided with Chaitanya Baghel’s birthday, came after searches conducted by central agencies earlier in the day. According to the ED, the action was initiated following the receipt of fresh evidence in the case.

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  ED raids residence of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's son in connection with liquor scam

  chhattisgarh | July 18, 2025 10:59 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's Bhilai residence early today in connection with the alleged liquor scam.

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  IndiGo flight gate gets jammed in Raipur for 40 minutes, former CM Bhupesh Baghel among passengers

  India | June 18, 2025 22:11 IST

  The flight, which landed on schedule at 2:25 pm, faced a delay in disembarkation due to a technical glitch. Notable passengers onboard included former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, MLA Chaturi Nand, and Raipur Mayor Meenal Choubey.

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  Mahadev betting app scam case: Chhattisgarh CM accuses Bhupesh Baghel of taking 'protection money'

  chhattisgarh | April 12, 2025 22:05 IST

  Vishnu Deo Sai said that the investigations have taken place, whether it is the coal scam. His people were involved in the coal scam and are in jail. In the liquor scam, his people are in jail. In the Mahadev Betting app scam, he is accused of taking protection money.

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  Bhupesh Baghel, former Chhattisgarh CM, named in CBI's FIR in Mahadev App betting scam case

  chhattisgarh | April 01, 2025 20:11 IST

  Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has been named in the CBI’s FIR in connection with the Mahadev App online betting scam. The agency recently conducted raids at over 60 locations across Chhattisgarh, Bhopal, Kolkata, and Delhi, seizing crucial digital and financial evidence.

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  ED creating media hype: Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel dismisses reports of summons to his son

  chhattisgarh | March 15, 2025 23:00 IST

  Bhupesh Baghel's statement came amid reports that his son Chaitanya was summoned to appear before the central agency on Saturday to record his statement in an alleged liquor scam linked to a money laundering scam.

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  ED vehicle attacked during raid at former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's house; Rs 33 lakh seized

  chhattisgarh | March 10, 2025 23:53 IST

  Bhupesh Baghel's residence in Bhillai was raided in connection to a money laundering case against his son, officials said. It was also reported that some activists surrounded the ED officials and a scuffle broke out between the police and them.

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  Chhattisgarh former CM Bhupesh Baghel cleared of all charges in 2017 sex CD case

  chhattisgarh | March 05, 2025 11:06 IST

  In October 2017, a controversy erupted following a "sleaze video" allegedly involving then-Public Works Department Minister Rajesh Munat surfaced. The minister filed a case against Bhupesh Baghel for tarnishing his image.

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  Congress appoints new general secretaries, State in-charges; Bhupesh Baghel assigned Punjab | List

  India | February 14, 2025 23:58 IST

  Congress chief Kharge appointed Bhupesh Baghel as general secretary for Punjab and Syed Naseeer Hussain for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

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  Congress appoints veteran leaders as observers for Maharashtra, Jharkhand post-election scenarios

  India | November 22, 2024 19:00 IST

  Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge appointed senior leaders as AICC observers for Maharashtra and Jharkhand to oversee post-election strategies and alliance dynamics.

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  Lok Sabha Election 2024: How did former CMs, who contested polls, perform? Know here

  India | June 06, 2024 19:14 IST

  The Lok Sabha elections witnessed the participation of several former chief ministers from the BJP and Congress. Notable contenders included Charanjit Singh Channi, Manohar Lal Khattar, Basavaraj Bommai, Bhupesh Baghel, Jagadish Shettar, Akhilesh Yadav, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Digvijaya Singh.

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  Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: BJP nears to sweep with leading in 10 seats

  chhattisgarh | June 04, 2024 12:44 IST

  Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: The trend of vote counting showed that the BJP was set to sweep Chhattisgarh with winning 10 seats out of 11.

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  Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: List of constituency-wise winning candidates and party

  chhattisgarh | June 04, 2024 23:08 IST

  Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Chhattisgarh recorded an overall voter turnout of 72.8 per cent in elections to the 11 Lok Sabha seats, according to poll officials, registering an increase of 1.31 per cent from the 2019 figure.

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  Rajnandgaon Election Results 2024: BJP's Santosh Pandey stuns former CM Bhupesh Baghel

  chhattisgarh | June 05, 2024 7:30 IST

  Rajnandgaon Election Results 2024: Rajnandgaon became a hot seat after Congress fielded former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel against BJP's sitting MP Santosh Pandey.