According to reports, the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee has announced a statewide economic blockade to protest against the arrest of Chaitanya Baghel, son of senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED).
• A statewide chakka jam (blockade) will be held on Tuesday (22 July) from 1200 hours to 1400 hours. The protest will see road blockades across district headquarters, with major highways and commercial intersections targeted for disruption.
• Senior Congress leaders, including Deepak Baij, Charandas Mahant, TS Singhdeo, and Bhupesh Baghel, are expected to lead the agitation.
• In Raipur, the National Highway near VIP Chowk and Magneto Mall will be blocked, while Dharsiwa will witness a large-scale mobilisation by rural Congress workers.