Member of Parliament Vijay Baghel to contest from Patna, the home constituency of chief minister Bhupesh Baghel.

Raipur, 1 hour agoThe main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its first list of candidates for 21 seats in Chhattisgarh with just three months ahead of assembly elections. Among them, Vijay Baghel, the Member of Parliament from Durg, has been fielded in the Patan constituency which is the home constituency of chief minister Bhupesh baghel. After being named as a candidate, Baghel stated that they will give Congress a tough fight with the blessings of the people.Out of the 21 seats, 10 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes, and one seat is reserved for the Scheduled Caste category. On Wednesday, the BJP’s central election committee held a marathon meeting. During the meeting in Delhi, discussions were held with several leaders from Chhattisgarh, including former chief minister and BJP national vice president Dr Raman Singh, BJP state president Arun Sao, and opposition leader Narayan Chandel. Following this, the announcement of 21 names was made on Thursday.Regarding the Kharsia seat, Mahesh Sahu has been nominated, replacing former IAS officer OP Choudhary, who was defeated by Congress candidate Umesh Patel in the last election. Patel received 94 thousand votes.Bhupesh Baghel is Vijay Baghel’s relative and is seen as his nephew. This election will be a clash between the uncle (Kaka) and the nephew (Bhatija). BJP has also appointed Vijay Baghel as the convener of the declaration committee. Ram Vichar Netam has also been given a ticket. He will contest from Ramnujganj.\”We’ll Give Congress a Tough Fight” – Vijay BaghelAfter being nominated as a candidate from the Patan constituency, Vijay Baghel stated that the party has entrusted him with the responsibility of defeating the Chief Minister. He said that the people of Chhattisgarh will give Congress a hard time. During a visit to Bilaspur, I have reached Ratanpur today. I have paid my respects to Mahamaya Devi, the mother of power.Premnagar constituency – Currently, Congress MLA Khelsai Singh represents this seat. He defeated BJP’s Vijay Pratap Singh in the last election. This time, BJP has given the ticket to Bhoolan Singh Marawi.Bhatgaon constituency – Congress MLA Parasnath Rajwade represents this seat. He defeated BJP’s Rajni Tripathi in the last election. This time, BJP has given the ticket to Laxmi Rajwade.Pratappur constituency – Congress MLA Prem Sai Singh Tekam represents this seat. He defeated former Home Minister Ramsevak Paikra of BJP in the last election. This time, BJP has given the ticket to Shakuntala Singh Porthe.Ramanujganj constituency – Congress MLA Brijesh Singh represents this seat. He defeated BJP’s Ramkishun Singh in the last election. BJP has given the ticket to tribal leader Ram Vichar Netam.Lundra constituency – Congress MLA Dr Pritam Ram represents is sitting MLA. He defeated BJP’s Vijaynath Singh in the last election. This time, BJP has given the ticket to Prabodh Minj.Kharsia constituency – Congress MLA Umesh Patel is sitting MLA. He defeated BJP’s general secretary O P Choudhary in the last election. BJP has given the ticket to Mahesh Sahu.Dharamjaygarh constituency – Congress MLA Laljit Singh Rathia is sitting MLA. He defeated Linav Birju Rathia of BSP in the last election. This time, BJP has given the ticket to Harishchandra Rathia.Korba constituency – Congress MLA Jaisingh Agrawal is the sitting MLA and he is the minister in the present government. He defeated BJP’s Vikas Mahato in the last election. This time, BJP has given the ticket to Lakhanlal Dewangan.Marwahi constituency – Congress MLA Dr KK Dhruv represents this seat. He defeated BJP’s Dr Gambhir Singh in the last election. BJP has given the ticket to Pranav Kumar Marpachi for 2023 elections.Saraipali constituency – Congress MLA Kismat Lal Nand represents this seat. He defeated BSP’s Monika Sahu. This time, BJP has given the ticket to Sarla Kosaria.