A day after the Chhattisgarh government appointed Satish Chandra Verma as the new advocate general, his predecessor Kanak Tiwari alleged that he had been unceremoniously removed from the post because of his opposition to the functioning of the government, “which was not working as per law and constitution”.
Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said on Friday that Kanak Tiwari had resigned from the post and his resignation had been accepted. (PTI File Photo)
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Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said on Friday that Tiwari had resigned from the post and his resignation had been accepted. Tiwari maintained that he had not offered his resignation. Tiwari was appointed AG after Jugal Kishore Gilda resigned from the post following the formation of a Congress government in the state in December.
“I challenge the government to show the resignation letter. The government is frustrated and hence they are taking this decision,” Tiwari said.
The BJP termed the situation a “constitutional crisis” that reflected the failure of the Congress government. “(It) has created a constitutional crisis...Governor’s office has accepted that he (Tiwari) has not given any resignation, then how come CM Bhupesh Baghel accepted the resignation?, asked former CM Raman Singh.
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The Janata Congress Chhattisgarh (J) party accused the Congress government of creating constitutional crisis .
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The Janata Congress Chhattisgarh (J) party accused the Congress government of creating constitutional crisis .
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting.
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