Congress Gears Up for CG Election 2023: Candidate List to Be Revealed
During this crucial meeting, it was decided by the officials that the names of the Congress candidates would be officially unveiled in the presence of Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge.
By Harshit Sankhla
September 4, 2023 – In a significant development, the Congress Election Committee met for a three-hour marathon session on Sunday to discuss the impending Chhattisgarh (CG) Election 2023. During this crucial meeting, it was decided by the officials that the names of the Congress candidates would be officially unveiled in the presence of Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge. The first list of 35 to 40 candidates is scheduled to be announced on September 9.
The Election Committee, led by Chairman Mohd. Akbar brought together key figures, including Kumari Selja, the State in charge, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, and State President Deepak Baij, to deliberate on candidate selection. While the names of the potential candidates have been sealed in envelopes, in-depth discussions regarding their suitability are yet to take place.
This election holds paramount importance for the Congress party in Chhattisgarh, and the meticulous selection of candidates is viewed as a critical step towards securing electoral success. As part of the strategy, it was decided that the first phase of candidate announcements would include seats held by current state government ministers and the Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha. Subsequently, the names of candidates for other constituencies will be disclosed.
The Election Committee’s next meeting is slated to take place at the residence of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday. The second-phase discussions will involve State President Deepak Baij, State In-charge Kumari Selja, Deputy Chief Minister TS Singhdev, and Assembly Speaker Charandas Mahant. Divisional in-charges may also be consulted, if necessary.
Looking ahead, the Congress Screening Committee is set to convene on September 8, following the celebration of Krishna Janmashtami. In this pivotal meeting, the final list of candidates will be meticulously crafted and solidified. The Election Committee meeting saw the participation of several key leaders, including cabinet ministers Tamradhwaj Sahu, Ravindra Choubey, Mohammad Akbar, Anila Bhediya, Jaisingh Aggarwal, Mohan Markam, Rudraguru, and Shiv Dahria.
Also present were State Congress Committee co-incharge Vijay Jangid, Secretary in-charge Chandan Yadav, MLA Dhanendra Sahu, and Satyanarayan Sharma. As the political landscape in Chhattisgarh heats up in anticipation of the upcoming elections, the unveiling of Congress’s candidate list on September 9 is expected to be a critical moment in shaping the state’s political future.
