Why Hasn’t Congress Revealed Its Candidates for Chhattisgarh Elections? Deputy CM Explains

Raipur: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recently revealed its lineup of candidates for the Chhattisgarh assembly election. However, TS Singh Deo, the Deputy Chief Miner of Chhattisgarh, stated on Saturday that the Congress party doesn’t feel pressured to follow suit. He emphasized that Congress follows an established procedure to finalize its l of candidates.
During a media briefing, Deo stated, “We can announce our candidates today or a month before the polls if we wish. Is it necessary to rush our decision on which constituency the chief miner will contest from?” He highlighted how BJP recently decided to field Vijay Baghel, a Lok Sabha MP from Chhattisgarh and the Chief Miner’s nephew, against Chief Miner Bhupesh Baghel in Patan.
Expanding on Congress’s strategy, the Deputy Chief Miner pointed out, “While we acknowledge contenders within our party, we adhere to an approach. The fact that BJP has released their l does not mean we need a response from our side.” He explained their party’s process; initially screening candidates and then sending a shortl to leadership, who ultimately decide.
Looking back at the background, it is worth mentioning that in November 2018, Congress managed to remove BJP from its position of authority in Chhattisgarh. This triumph marked Congress’s comeback after a gap of 15 years since 2003, concluding the BJP’s rule under Chief Miner Raman Singh. This prior accomplishment could influence Congress’s approach to selecting candidates.