On Sunday, the suspense on the name of next chief minister of Chhattisgarh came to an end after the party declared Vishnu Deo Sai as the next CM of the state. Party workers were seen celebrating outside the party office in Raipur after Sai’s name was declared by the party.
After being named as Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai said: “As a CM my priority will be to fulfil the promises made to the people. Every section of society was suffering during the five years of Congress rule. Around 18 lakh people have been deprived of Pradhan Mantri Awas…On December 25 the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a bonus for two years will be given to the farmers…We will fulfil all the promises made under ‘Modi Ki Guarantee’…” (As quoted by ANI)
#WATCH | On becoming the new Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai says, "…As a CM my priority will be to fulfil the promises made to the people. Every section of society was suffering during the five years of Congress rule. Around 18 lakh people have been deprived of… pic.twitter.com/V7snUwrN1E
— ANI (@ANI) December 10, 2023
Who is Vishnu Deo Sai?
- Vishnu Deo Sai is a strong tribal leader from Chhattisgarh, who belongs from Teli community.
- He is the former state president of BJP Chhattisgarh unit.
- He was also the Union Minister of State in PM Modi’s cabinet during 2014-19.
- Recently, he won assembly elections from Kunkuri seat in Chhattisgarh.
Let us tell you in the recently held assembly elections, BJP bagged 54 seats in the 90 member state assembly to form the government.