September 4, 2023 – In a significant development, the Congress Election Committee met for a three-hour marathon session on Sunday to discuss the impending Chhattisgarh (CG) Election 2023. During this crucial meeting, it was decided by the officials that the names of the Congress candidates would be officially unveiled in the presence of Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge. The first list of 35 to 40 candidates is scheduled to be announced on September 9.

The Election Committee, led by Chairman Mohd. Akbar brought together key figures, including Kumari Selja, the State in charge, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, and State President Deepak Baij, to deliberate on candidate selection. While the names of the potential candidates have been sealed in envelopes, in-depth discussions regarding their suitability are yet to take place.

This election holds paramount importance for the Congress party in Chhattisgarh, and the meticulous selection of candidates is viewed as a critical step towards securing electoral success. As part of the strategy, it was decided that the first phase of candidate announcements would include seats held by current state government ministers and the Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha. Subsequently, the names of candidates for other constituencies will be disclosed.

The Election Committee’s next meeting is slated to take place at the residence of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday. The second-phase discussions will involve State President Deepak Baij, State In-charge Kumari Selja, Deputy Chief Minister TS Singhdev, and Assembly Speaker Charandas Mahant. Divisional in-charges may also be consulted, if necessary.

Looking ahead, the Congress Screening Committee is set to convene on September 8, following the celebration of Krishna Janmashtami. In this pivotal meeting, the final list of candidates will be meticulously crafted and solidified. The Election Committee meeting saw the participation of several key leaders, including cabinet ministers Tamradhwaj Sahu, Ravindra Choubey, Mohammad Akbar, Anila Bhediya, Jaisingh Aggarwal, Mohan Markam, Rudraguru, and Shiv Dahria.

Also present were State Congress Committee co-incharge Vijay Jangid, Secretary in-charge Chandan Yadav, MLA Dhanendra Sahu, and Satyanarayan Sharma. As the political landscape in Chhattisgarh heats up in anticipation of the upcoming elections, the unveiling of Congress’s candidate list on September 9 is expected to be a critical moment in shaping the state’s political future.

Delhi Police has left no stone unturned. We need to make sure that the event is safe and secure. Several key metro stations have been placed on the list of sensitive locations as part of the security arrangements. These include Dhaulakuan, Khan Market, Janpath, Supreme Court, and Bhikaji Cama Place metro stations.
From September 8 to 10, the following metro stations will be closed entirely during VIP movements: Moti Bagh, Bikaji Cama Place, Munirka, RK Puram, IIT, and Sadar Bazar Cantonment. Passengers will neither be able to enter nor exit from these stations during this period, necessitating alternative travel plans for those in the affected areas.

The Supreme Court Metro Station, the closest station to the G20 venue, will remain closed. This temporary closure will be in effect from the night of September 7 to the evening of September 11, causing potential disruptions for commuters heading to the airport.

In addition to metro station closures, Delhi Police has issued orders to close various establishments in the interest of security. Government and private offices, educational institutions, banks, and financial institutions will remain closed throughout the G20 summit.

Moreover, markets in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) area, such as Connaught Place and Khan Market, will also observe closures during the summit period. Liquor shops within the New Delhi Police District area have been ordered to shut down temporarily.

However, it’s not all closures and disruptions. Malls and markets outside the NDMC area will continue their operations, offering some respite to shoppers during the summit. Essential services such as milk and medicine shops will remain open, ensuring the public’s basic needs are met. Delhi Metro stations, except for the Supreme Court Metro Station, will continue operating as usual, providing an alternative means of transportation for the city’s residents.

As Delhi readies itself to host the G20 summit, residents and visitors alike are urged to plan their travel and activities accordingly, considering the security measures and closures that will be in place during this significant global event. The world’s attention will undoubtedly be on Delhi as leaders from the world’s largest economies convene to discuss critical global issues, making it a momentous occasion for the city and the international community.

The conversation between PM Modi and the Russian President came in the wake of reports last week indicating that the Russian President would not personally attend the G20 Summit to be held in New Delhi in September. An announcement from the Kremlin on Friday said Putin was busy with some other events. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone. The two leaders discussed the issues of bilateral cooperation. Meanwhile, President Putin expressed his inability to attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi on 9-10 September 2023 and informed that Russia will be represented by Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov. 

Agreeing with Russia’s decision, PM Modi thanked President Putin for Russia’s continued support for all initiatives under India’s G-20 Presidency.

The conversation between PM Modi and the Russian President came in the wake of reports last week indicating that the Russian President would not be personally attending the G20 Summit to be held in New Delhi in September. An announcement from the Kremlin on Friday said Putin was busy with other events and that his main focus was on the ongoing military operation in Ukraine.

The G20 Summit is scheduled to be held on September 9 and 10 in New Delhi. This summit is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of leaders in India and around the globe. India assumed the Presidency of G20 on December 1, 2022 from Indonesia.

Earlier, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a press conference in Moscow that President Putin has no plans to attend the G-20 summit in New Delhi.

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The facility was established as a national project at a cost of over Rs 2,700 crore and has a campus area of roughly 123 acres, according to the PMO’s announcement on Monday. It was erected after a refurbishment of the aged and outmoded buildings in Pragati Maidan.
The G20 summit will take place at the complex in September of this year, which was built to be the greatest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) attraction in the nation. According to the PMO, the IECC Complex is among the best exposition and convention complexes in the world in terms of the covered space accessible for events.
The new facility is in line with PM Modi’s vision of having a world-class infrastructure for hosting meetings, it added.

PAGATI MAIDAN IECC COMPLEX: According to the PMO, the International Exhibition-cum-conference Centre (IECC) complex is home to a number of cutting-edge buildings, including the conference centre, exhibition halls, and amphitheatres. The complex’s campus will be around 123 acres in size. Additionally, it would be located on Level 3 of the Convention Centre and have a seating capacity of 7,000 people. The seating capacity of Australia’s renowned Sydney Opera House is greater than this one. Delhi’s Pragati Maidan is home to the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex. Delhi’s Pragati Maidan is home to the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex. Additionally, the building would include more than 5,500 parking spots for cars.

A seating capacity of 3,000 people is provided in its spectacular amphitheatre.
The convention center’s architectural style, which draws inspiration from Indian traditions, demonstrates India’s confidence and faith in its history while simultaneously embracing modern amenities and a modern way of life. Delhi International’s International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex is located in Pragati Maidan.

The IECC complex in Delhi is an exhibition-cum-convention centre that stands out from the rest. 

The building’s shape is inspired by the shape of a conch shell, and its walls and facade show off a bunch of different pieces of art and culture. It’s got a lot of different symbols, like’shankha’ which symbolizes the country’s solar energy efforts, ‘zero to ISRO’ which celebrates the country’s space accomplishments, and ‘pancha mahabhuta’, which symbolizes the foundation of a universal foundation. It also has a bunch of other symbols, like ‘akash’ which is the sky, ‘vajra’, ‘air’, ‘agni’, ‘fire’, ‘jal’, ‘water’ and ‘parvati’ which is the earth, among others.