Chhattisgarh CM Baghel Counters PM Modi's Allegations, Questions Caste Census and Mahadev App Charges

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has fired back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent remarks, accusing the PM of making false allegations during his visit to the state. Baghel, also from the OBC community, criticized Modi for not implementing a caste census and questioned the Prime Minister's statements on reservation and corruption charges related to the Mahadev betting app.

Baghel stated, "PM Modi is coming to Chhattisgarh and abusing me, making false allegations. I am from OBC too. When he was the CM of Gujarat, he made amendments and came to OBC. You are sitting on a throne of responsibility and will have to answer questions. Why don’t you do a caste census? What are you afraid of? When there is criticism, it is to the PM post, not on any specific person," in response to PM Modi's accusations.

The Chief Minister's remarks followed PM Modi's accusations that the Congress, despite being in power for many years, did not implement reservations for the OBC community. Modi also targeted Baghel regarding corruption charges related to the Mahadev betting app, demanding information on the funds received by the CM.

Baghel countered by stating, "If one searches for the biggest liar, ‘PM Modi’s face comes up. All this will continue till November 17th. It should be enjoyed. When you can’t fight, you place ED in front. What else can the conspirators do besides this? PM says that I buy rice from Chhattisgarh, and people know that you are lying. This is only jumlebaazi," alleging the BJP's involvement in dealings related to the Mahadev online betting app.

The political exchange between Baghel and Modi comes ahead of the remaining polling in 70 out of the total 90 assembly seats in Chhattisgarh scheduled for November 17. The state has witnessed heightened political activities and accusations from both sides during the ongoing election season.