<p>Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel told the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly Thursday that his government will address the issues of Naxal menace and imposition of liquor ban by taking people into confidence.</p>

<p>Replying to the debate on the motion of thanks on the Governor's address, Baghel said his government was working to bring about a change, and not for exacting revenge.</p>

<p>"The state government will work to add colour to the lives of people from every section of society. We are working to bring change, not for revenge.</p>

<p>"Our government will work for solving the Naxal problem and (imposing) liquor ban while taking people into confidence," Baghel said.</p>

<p>To eliminate the Naxal problem, the Congress government will hold talks with affected people including villagers alongwith intellectuals and journalists, he said.</p>

<p>Liquor is a social evil, but to get rid of it, society too has to come forward alongwith the government, Baghel said.</p>

<p>"We will not take any step on both anti-Naxal action and liquor ban without taking people into confidence," he added.</p>

<p>Within 20-25 days of coming to power, the Congress government has taken several decisions to fulfil its poll promises, he asserted.</p>

<p>The government waived loans worth Rs 6,100 crore of 16,50,000 farmers, decided to purchase paddy at Rs 2,500 per quintal and increased the stipend of tendu leaves collectors from Rs 2,500 to Rs 4,000 per sack, he said.</p>

<p>It also decided to form a new committee to study prospects for a liquor ban in the state, he added.</p>

<p>The working of district mineral funds (DMF) will be reviewed while over 300 cases against chit fund company agents will be withdrawn, the chief minister assured.</p>

<p>At the same time, the investors who lost money to chit fund scams will get their hard-earned money back, Baghel stressed.</p>

<p>The state government ordered return of 4,400 acres of land, acquired for a Tata Steel Plant project, to 1,700 farmers in Lohandiguda area of Bastar district, he said.</p>

<p>Earlier, Leader of Opposition Dharamlal Kaushik said the Congress government won the election by making false promises.<br />
Its stand on Naxal menace, which the BJP government had successfully&nbsp;<br />
contained, is not clear, Kaushik alleged.</p>

<p>After the discussion, the motion was passed with a voice vote. After the completion of the listed business, the House was adjourned till February 8.&nbsp;<br />
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Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel told the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly Thursday that his government will address the issues of Naxal menace and imposition of liquor ban by taking people into confidence.

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel told the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly Thursday that his government will address the issues of Naxal menace and imposition of liquor ban by taking people into confidence. Replying to the debate on the motion of thanks on the Governor's address, Baghel said his government was working to bring about a change, and not for exacting revenge. "The state government will work to add colour to the lives of people from every section of society. We are working to bring change, not for revenge. "Our government will work for solving the Naxal problem and (imposing) liquor ban while taking people into confidence," Baghel said. To eliminate the Naxal problem, the Congress government will hold talks with affected people including villagers alongwith intellectuals and journalists, he said. Liquor is a social evil, but to get rid of it, society too has to come forward alongwith the government, Baghel said. "We will not take any step on both anti-Naxal action and liquor ban without taking people into confidence," he added. Within 20-25 days of coming to power, the Congress government has taken several decisions to fulfil its poll promises, he asserted. The government waived loans worth Rs 6,100 crore of 16,50,000 farmers, decided to purchase paddy at Rs 2,500 per quintal and increased the stipend of tendu leaves collectors from Rs 2,500 to Rs 4,000 per sack, he said. It also decided to form a new committee to study prospects for a liquor ban in the state, he added. The working of district mineral funds (DMF) will be reviewed while over 300 cases against chit fund company agents will be withdrawn, the chief minister assured. At the same time, the investors who lost money to chit fund scams will get their hard-earned money back, Baghel stressed. The state government ordered return of 4,400 acres of land, acquired for a Tata Steel Plant project, to 1,700 farmers in Lohandiguda area of Bastar district, he said. Earlier, Leader of Opposition Dharamlal Kaushik said the Congress government won the election by making false promises. Its stand on Naxal menace, which the BJP government had successfully contained, is not clear, Kaushik alleged. After the discussion, the motion was passed with a voice vote. After the completion of the listed business, the House was adjourned till February 8.

Will deal with Naxals by taking locals in confidence: Bhupesh Baghel

<p>Ahead of the assembly polls in Chhattisgarh, chief minister Raman Singh has clarified that his party was not going to enter into polls with any other party.</p>

<p>Answering the media on the same he said, "Dashanan ke bhale dus sir ho jayein, unke liye Ek Ram kaafi rehta hai (Ravan can have ten heads but one Ram in enough for all of them)".</p>

<p>The elections in the state are scheduled for later this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BJP recently lost the elections in Karnataka due to the opposition's unity against it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The party lost its stake over the state despite winning the majority&nbsp;of seats.</p>


The elections in the state are scheduled for later this year

Ahead of the assembly polls in Chhattisgarh, chief minister Raman Singh has clarified that his party was not going to enter into polls with any other party. Answering the media on the same he said, "Dashanan ke bhale dus sir ho jayein, unke liye Ek Ram kaafi rehta hai (Ravan can have ten heads but one Ram in enough for all of them)". The elections in the state are scheduled for later this year. The BJP recently lost the elections in Karnataka due to the opposition's unity against it. The party lost its stake over the state despite winning the majority of seats.

Chhattisgarh CM denies alliance for assembly polls, says 'One Ram enough for Ravan with ten heads'

<p>The Chhattisgarh government has written a letter to CBI to probe into the &quot;sex CD&quot; row allegedly involving a state minister.</p>

<p>The &quot;sex CD&quot; charges have been put against Chhattisgarh PWD minister Rajesh Munat.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The matter of &quot;sex CD&quot; came to light after&nbsp;senior journalist Vinod Verma was arrested by Chhattisgarh police in his home in Ghaziabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His arrest was based on a suspected blackmail and extortion related to a sex CD.</p>

<p>Verma had claimed that the Chhattisgarh government was not happy with him because he had a &quot;sex CD of Chhattisgarh PWD minister Rajesh Munot&quot;.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/chattisgarh-police-arrests-journalist-vinod-verma-allege-extortion-23005" target="_blank">Also read:&nbsp;Chhattisgarh police arrest journalist Vinod Verma, allege extortion</a></p>

<p>Munot dismissed Verma&#39;s charges calling it &quot;fake&quot; and an attempt to character assassination.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A meeting was held Saturday where the party decided CBI investigation into the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>State&#39;s revenue minister Prem Prakash Pandey had said earlier that the CD was fake. Citing a local news channel he added that even the news channel has said that the CD was tampered with.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that the&nbsp;matter seems to be a &quot;political and criminal conspiracy&quot; and therefore needed a CBI investigation because it was a result of a conspiracy planted by Congress.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Claiming that the state minister cannot influence a CBI probe Pandey&nbsp;also hinted that the&nbsp;PWD Minister Rajesh Munot, allegedly involved in the row, will not step down from his post.</p>

<p>Munot had earlier demanded that the CD be examined for its genuineness and action to be taken against those found involved in the conspiracy.</p>

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<p>Also on the basis of Munat&#39;s complaint, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/chhattisgarh-sex-cd-after-arrest-of-journalist-police-file-fir-against-state-congress-chief-23060" target="_blank">a case was&nbsp;registered against state Congress chief Bhupesh Baghel</a>.&nbsp;</p>

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State's revenue minister Prem Prakash Pandey had said that the?matter seems to be a 'political and criminal conspiracy' and therefore needed a CBI investigation

The Chhattisgarh government has written a letter to CBI to probe into the "sex CD" row allegedly involving a state minister. The "sex CD" charges have been put against Chhattisgarh PWD minister Rajesh Munat. I have written letter to CBI today to investigate the matter: Chhattisgarh CM on Chhattisgarh Min Rajesh Munat's alleged sex video issue pic.twitter.com/cFfjxKOvcc — ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2017 × The matter of "sex CD" came to light after senior journalist Vinod Verma was arrested by Chhattisgarh police in his home in Ghaziabad. His arrest was based on a suspected blackmail and extortion related to a sex CD. Verma had claimed that the Chhattisgarh government was not happy with him because he had a "sex CD of Chhattisgarh PWD minister Rajesh Munot". Also read: Chhattisgarh police arrest journalist Vinod Verma, allege extortion Munot dismissed Verma's charges calling it "fake" and an attempt to character assassination. A meeting was held Saturday where the party decided CBI investigation into the matter. State's revenue minister Prem Prakash Pandey had said earlier that the CD was fake. Citing a local news channel he added that even the news channel has said that the CD was tampered with. He said that the matter seems to be a "political and criminal conspiracy" and therefore needed a CBI investigation because it was a result of a conspiracy planted by Congress. Claiming that the state minister cannot influence a CBI probe Pandey also hinted that the PWD Minister Rajesh Munot, allegedly involved in the row, will not step down from his post. Munot had earlier demanded that the CD be examined for its genuineness and action to be taken against those found involved in the conspiracy. Had requested CM, BJP State president & national leadership for a high level enquiry into the matter: Chhattisgarh Min Rajesh Munat #CDRow pic.twitter.com/EQenFGtJT2 — ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2017 × CBI will now probe as to who is behind the fake CD and who hatched the political conspiracy: Chhattisgarh Minister Rajesh Munat #CDRow — ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2017 × Please check facts before leveling allegations. Assassinating character of a person and making fake CDs is a matter of concern: Rajesh Munat pic.twitter.com/f4hFzCGD12 — ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2017 × Also on the basis of Munat's complaint, a case was registered against state Congress chief Bhupesh Baghel. (With inputs from PTI and ANI)

Chhattisgarh CM writes to CBI for probe into 'sex CD' row

<p>Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh is currently holding an emergency meeting after 25 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel lost their lives in a Maoist attack in Sukma.</p>

<p>Singh enquired about the medical condition of the CRPF personnel injured in Sukma.</p>

<p>&quot;Pray for their speedy recovery and wellbeing,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Strongly condemning the attack on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Chhattisgarh&#39;s Sukma, President Pranab Mukherjee has offered his condolences to the deceased&#39;s families.</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the attack is cowardly and deplorable, adding that the sacrifice of the slain soldiers won&#39;t go in vain.</p>

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<p>The Prime Minister wished for the speedy recovery of the injured jawans.</p>

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Twenty-five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel lost their lives in a Maoist attack in Sukma today

Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh is currently holding an emergency meeting after 25 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel lost their lives in a Maoist attack in Sukma. Singh enquired about the medical condition of the CRPF personnel injured in Sukma. "Pray for their speedy recovery and wellbeing," he said. Strongly condemning the attack on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma, President Pranab Mukherjee has offered his condolences to the deceased's families. Strongly condemn attack on CRPF personnel in Chattisgarh; condolences to families of deceased & prayers for injured #PresidentMukherjee — President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) April 24, 2017 × Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the attack is cowardly and deplorable, adding that the sacrifice of the slain soldiers won't go in vain. Attack on @crpfindia personnel in Chhattisgarh is cowardly & deplorable. We are monitoring the situation closely. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 24, 2017 × The Prime Minister wished for the speedy recovery of the injured jawans. (ANI)