Chhattisgarh new CM: Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel extended his congratulations to Vishnu Deo Sai following the latters designation as the next Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.In a tweet on X (Formerly Twitter), Baghel conveyed his best wishes to the senior BJP leader, expressing hope for the progress and justice of Chhattisgarh under Sais leadership.कुनकुरी विधायक, वरिष्ठ भाजपा नेता श्री विष्णु देव साय जी को भाजपा विधायक दल का नेता चुने जाने पर बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएँ.नवा छत्तीसगढ़ की न्याय और प्रगति यात्रा को आप मुख्यमंत्री के रूप में आगे बढ़ाएँ, ऐसी कामना करता हूँ. @vishnudsai— Bhupesh Baghel (@bhupeshbaghel) December 10, 2023Vishnu Deo Sai Takes the HelmVishnu Deo Sais appointment as Chief Minister was announced after a crucial meeting of the BJPs newly-elected 54 MLAs in Raipur. Following the announcement, Sai visited Raj Bhavan in Raipur to meet Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan.Electoral Victory and Political StandingVishnu Deo Sai secured victory in the Kunkuri Assembly seat with a total of 87,604 votes. A prominent figure in the BJP, Sai has held various positions, including that of former state chief and former union minister. Hailing from the influential Sahu (Teli) community, he holds sway in the Durg, Raipur, and Bilaspur divisions. Sai served as the State President of the party for Chhattisgarh from 2020 to 2022 and held the position of Union Minister of State for Mines and Steel in the first PM Modi cabinet. Known for his popularity among tribal voters, Sais political journey has been notable.Overview of Chhattisgarh Assembly ElectionsThe state witnessed polling in two phases, with the first phase featuring 223 candidates on November 7 and the second phase seeing 958 candidates on November 17. Out of the 90 assembly constituencies in Chhattisgarh, the BJP secured 54, while the Congress won 35 seats.As Vishnu Deo Sai assumes the mantle of Chief Minister, the political landscape in Chhattisgarh is set to witness new developments under his leadership.
