The appointment of Vishnu Deo Sai as the new Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh was formally announced following a crucial meeting convened in Raipur, where the newly-elected 54 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state played a central role. The decision, made on Sunday afternoon, marked a significant moment in the political landscape of Chhattisgarh.
Responding to this development, Bhupesh Baghel, a prominent Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, extended his congratulations and best wishes to Vishnu Deo Sai. In a post on social media platform X, Baghel expressed, "Congratulations and best wishes to Kunkuri MLA and senior BJP leader Shri Vishnu Deo Sai ji on being elected as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party. I wish that you take forward the journey of justice and progress of Chhattisgarh as the Chief Minister."
Vishnu Deo Sai's selection for the Chief Ministerial position followed his victory in the Kunkuri Assembly seat, where he secured a total of 87,604 votes. His political career has been marked by diverse responsibilities, including serving as the Union Minister of State for Steel in the First Modi Ministry and representing the Raigarh constituency of Chhattisgarh in the 16th Lok Sabha. Notably, he also assumed the role of BJP state chief from 2020 to 2022, further contributing to his extensive political experience.
