Congress on Sunday chose Bhupesh Baghel to be the new chief minister of Chhattisgarh from among four strong contenders, four days after the party came to power in the assembly elections.
The announcement was made at a meeting of legislators in Raipur, attended by Congress observer for the state, Mallikarjun Kharge and in-charge PL Punia. Bhupesh Baghel will swear in as the new chief minister of Chhattisgarh tomorrow (monday).
The party also tweeted the decision, wishing him the best “as he forms a govt. of equality, transparency & integrity starting off with farm loan waiver for farmers as we promised”.
Baghel, who was the state unit Congress chief, will be sworn in as the chief minister in a ceremony that is likely to be held on December 17, sources said.