Baghel’s Challenge Over Election Silence Period Dismissed by Top Court

The Supreme Court has rejected Bhupesh Baghel’s attempt to halt the election petition that claims he violated the silence period before the 2023 Chhattisgarh legislative polls. The bench, led by Justice Joymalya Bagchi, clarified that the question of impact on the electoral outcome will be decided based on facts and evidence presented at trial. Baghel’s counsel reiterated that the alleged road‑show involved about 200 participants and that the former chief minister enjoyed Z+ security, limiting any possible influence on voters.