BJP releases its second list of candidates containing 64 candidates Three Members of Parliament are in fray, taking the number to four.

Raipur The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its second list of candidates for the upcoming elections, announcing a total of 64 candidates. This move showcases the party’s strategy as it gears up for the electoral battle in the state. Among the notable highlights of this second list are the allocation of tickets to three Members of Parliament (MPs) who will be entering the fray. MP Renuka Singh has been selected as the candidate from the Bharatpur-Sonahat constituency, while Gomati Sai has been given the responsibility of representing the Patthalganga Vidhan Sabha seat. Additionally, MP Arun Sao will be contesting from the Lormi constituency. Furthermore, the list includes 11 incumbent Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) who have been given the opportunity to defend their seats. This decision reflects the BJP’s confidence in the performance of these candidates. The BJP has now declared candidates for a total of 85 seats in Chhattisgarh, with just five seats left to be named. This comprehensive approach demonstrates the party’s commitment to presenting a strong and competitive roster of candidates in the upcoming elections. Here is a snapshot of some prominent BJP candidates from various constituencies across Chhattisgarh: Renuka Singh from Bharatpur-Sonahat (Ajaaja) constituency Shyam Bihari Jayaswal from Manendragarh Udheswari Pekra from Samri (Ajaaja) Bhayalal Rajwade from Baikunthpur Ramkumar Toppo from Seetapur Raimuni Bhagat from Jashpur Vishnudev Sai from Kunakuri Gomti Sai from Patthalganga Suniti Satyanand Rathia from Lailunga O.P. Choudhary from Raigarh Shivkumari Chauhan from Sarangarh Nankiram Kunwar from Ramapur Premchand Patel from Katghora Ramdayal Uikey from Pali-Tanakhar Prabal Pratap Singh Judev from Kota Arun Sao from Lormi Punoolal Mohle from Mungeli Dharmjeet Singh from Takhitpur Dharamlal Kaushik from Bilha Amar Agrawal from Bilaspur Krishnamurti Bandhi from Masturi Saurabh Singh from Akaltara Narayan Prasad Chandela from Janjgir-Champa Khilawan Sahu from Sakati Sanyogita Singh Judev from Chandrapur Krishnakant Chandra from Jaijaipur Santosh Lahare from Pamgarh Sampat Agrawal from Basna Yogeshwar Raju Sinha from Mahasamund Dinesh Lal Jangade from Bilaiigadh Tankaram Verma from Balodabazar Shivaratan Sharma from Bhatapara Anuj Sharma from Dharsiwa Motilal Sahu from Raipur Gramin Rajesh Moonat from Raipur Paschim Purandar Mishra from Raipur Uttar Brijmohan Agrawal from Raipur Dakshin Guru Khushvant Singh from Arang Govardhan Ram Manjhi from Bindra-Nawagarh Ajay Chandrakar from Kurud Ranjana Deependra Sahu from Dhamtari Rakesh Yadav from Sanjari-Balod Veerendra Kumar Sahu from Gundardehi Lalit Chandrakar from Durg Gramin Gajendra Yadav from Durg Shahar Premparkash Pandey from Bhilai Nagar Rikesh Sen from Vaishali Nagar Doman Lal Korsawada from Ahivara Ishwar Sahu from Saja Dayaldas Baghel from Navagarh Vijay Sharma from Kawardha Vinod Khandekar from Dongargarh Vikram Usendi from Antagarh Gautam Uikey from Bhanupratappur Neelkanth Tekam from Keshkal Lata Usendi from Konta Kedar Kashyap from Narayanpur Kirandev Singh from Jagdalpur Vinayak Goyal from Chitrakote Chetram Aarami from Dantewada Mahesh Gagda from Bijapur Soyam Muka from Konta Ishwar Sahu has been entrusted with the ticket from Sajja, a candidate who has been personally affected by the Birnapur violence. The Birnapur incident had witnessed communal tensions following the tragic death of his son, Bhuneshwar Sahu, and the BJP aims to leverage this sentiment. Chhattisgarhi actor Anuj Sharma has been fielded from the Dharsiwa constituency, a move that is seen as an effort to garner support from the Brahmin community. Brahmin candidates have received significant attention in this election. However, it’s worth noting that there was some opposition to Anuj Sharma’s candidacy after a viral list circulated. Arun Sao, the BJP state president, will be contesting from Lormi, a constituency where the Sahu community wields significant influence. The decision to field Dharmjeet Singh against Arun Sao in Takhatpur is indicative of the BJP’s strategic approach in the region. Additionally, former BJP president Vishnudev Sai is actively seeking to secure victories in all three seats within the Jashpur district.