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Bhupesh Baghel

Former CM

Chhattisgarh
Patan
Born 1961 · Age 65
B.A.

About

Bhupesh Baghel was Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh from 2018 to 2023, known for his pro-farmer policies including the Rs 2,500 per quintal paddy support price and the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana. A combative Congress leader and one of the party's most vocal voices nationally, he lost the 2023 state elections to BJP. He currently leads Congress opposition in Chhattisgarh.

Age
65
Education
B.A.
Constituency
Patan

Declared Wealth

MyNeta
₹9.13 Cr
Total assets
₹0.63 Cr
Liabilities
Net worth: ₹8.50 Crafter liabilities

Source: ECI affidavit — most recent election declaration

Tracked Court Cases

2 cases
ED/PMLACoal levy scam — alleged ₹540 Cr coal block levy scam during Congress rule
Pending trialED / CG HCSince 2022ED.gov.in
ED/PMLAMahadev online betting app — alleged links to illegal betting operations
Under investigationEDSince 2023ED.gov.in

Sources: ECI affidavit, ADR India, court records. Status as of last public disclosure.

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State Context

StateChhattisgarh →
Ruling PartyBJP
CMVishnu Deo Sai
AllianceNDA
Last Election2023
Assembly seats
54 / 90 seats