A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) squad swooped down on multiple locations tied to former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and others in a sweeping operation.

Chhattisgarh: CBI raids residences of ex-CM Baghel, MLA, IPS officers

At least six people were killed after a bus carrying around 50 passengers fell into a canal in Chhattisgarh's Durg district late on Tuesday, the police said.

6 dead, many injured after bus falls into canal in Chhattisgarh's Durg

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named Vishnu Deo Sai as the new Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, where the party wrested power from the Congress in the recently concluded Assembly polls by bagging 54 of the total 90 seats.

Vishnu Deo Sai named new Chhattisgarh CM

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which has emerged victorious in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan in the recently concluded Assembly polls is likely to introduce fresh faces for the post of Chief Minister in these three states, a source said on Wednesday.

BJP likely to appoint new faces as CM in MP, Chhattisgarh & Rajasthan

 EC's early trends suggest that the BJP is leading on 23 seats, while the Congress is leading on 20 seats. 

Chhattisgarh Election Results 2023: BJP takes lead, Congress trailing behind in massive turnover

 To secure the victory, parties need to secure at least 46 seats in Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2023 Results. 

Election Results 2023 Early Trends: Congress takes lead in Chhattisgarh, BJP trailing after an early lead

 In Chhattisgarh, BJP is leading on 21 seats, while the Congress is at 20. In Rajasthan, BJP is leading on 79 seats, while the Congress is at 65. 

Election Results 2023 Early Trends: BJP, Congress' neck-to-neck fight in MP, Chhattisgarh, BRS trailing in Telangana

The Congress is likely to retain Chhattisgarh, make a comeback in Madhya Pradesh and win for the first time in Telangana by upsetting the ruling BRS, the Times Now-ETG Exit Poll predicted on Thursday.

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