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Chhattisgarh polls: Ajit Jogi's wife, son among Congress candidates

Chhattisgarh polls: Ajit Jogi's wife, son among Congress candidates

New Delhi: Congress has released its second list of candidates in Chhattisgarh. The list has 45 names and it includes the names of Amit Jogi and Renu Jogi as well, Amit Jogi is the son

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Published: October 22, 2013 11:47 IST, Updated: October 23, 2013 12:48 IST

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