Bheema Mandavi

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Widows fight for slain spouses’ political legacies in Dantewada

His widow Ojaswi has been living under the perpetual threat from naxals since then.

23 Sep 2019 1:51 AM

Under the changed strategy, Maoists have begun to target political parties and leaders, instead of calling for poll boycotts, to ensure that candidates of their choice were elected.

Maoists’ ‘hijack democracy’ plot leads to political killings

Around two dozen leaders belonging to the Cong, BJP and even the CPI have been killed by Maoists in 6 years.

26 Apr 2019 1:04 AM

The slain ultras have been identified as Vargese and Linga. Another rebel, injured in the incident, was arrested. Security forces recovered bodies of the two slain ultras and a .315 bore gun at the encounter site.

2 Naxals involved in killing of BJP MLA gunned down

Vargese, who was in charge of students’ wing of Malangir Area Committee, carried a bounty of Rs 5 lakh on his head.

19 Apr 2019 7:02 AM

The MLA's convoy was heading towards Kuwakonda from Bacheli area when the Naxalites blew up their vehicle with an IED and opened fire at the occupants. (Photo: AP)

2 Naxals involved in BJP MLA's killing gunned down in Chhattisgarh

Another rebel was injured in the skirmish that took place around 5.30 am at a forest in Daulikarka village.

18 Apr 2019 9:57 AM

The MLA's mobile phone is missing and it might have been taken by Naxals, the official said. (Photo: AP)

Chhattisgarh CM orders probe into BJP MLA’s killing

Late Mandavi was the lone BJP MLA of Bastar division, comprising 12 Assembly seats.

14 Apr 2019 1:01 AM

BJP National President Amit Shah (Photo: ANI).

Naxal attack political plot, CBI should probe it: Amit Shah

Shah further said the slain MLA’s widow has also demanded CBI probe into her husband’s killing by Maoists.

13 Apr 2019 1:39 AM

BJP MLA killing may hit Congress

The three-phase Lok Sabha elections in Chhattisgarh started from April 11.

13 Apr 2019 1:38 AM

Rajnath Singh also said the Congress raised a hue and cry over Rafale fighter aircraft purchase. (Photo: PTI)

Sacrifice of Mandavi, others won't be in vain: Rajnath Singh

Mandavi and four others were killed in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district Tuesday when the Naxals blew up their vehicle.

11 Apr 2019 6:13 PM

The mangled remains of a vehicle after a BJP convoy was attacked by the Maoists in Dantewada on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Polls: Heed safety concerns

The forces are moved around to provide protection to voters, candidates and campaigners, besides polling stations and ballot boxes.

11 Apr 2019 5:16 AM

Polling officers assigned the task of manning 159 booths in remote areas in the constituency had to be dropped in their respective polling Centres by choppers. (Photo: PTI)

BJP MLA’s killing casts shadow over Bastar

Polling parties have begun to reach their respective booths three days ago.

11 Apr 2019 1:10 AM

Mangled remains of the slain BJP MLA’s vehicle in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

BJP’s Dantewada MLA, 4 others die in Naxal blast

The attack is being seen as a clear warning by Maoists to boycott the three-phase voting for Lok Sabha polls in the state on April 11, 18 and 23.

10 Apr 2019 1:42 AM

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