Congress will win 75 seats in Chhattisgarh, says Venugopal

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal was in Raipur to attend a meeting of senior Congress leaders along with Chhattisgarh Congress in-charge Kumari Selja.

Updated on: Aug 20, 2023, 12:59:18 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Congress general secretary (organisation), KC Venugopal, on Saturday said that the party is looking to win 75 seats in the Chhattisgarh assembly elections.

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal in Raipur on Saturday. (ANI)

Venugopal was in Raipur to attend a meeting of senior Congress leaders along with Chhattisgarh Congress in-charge Kumari Selja and other state leaders. The election schedule for the 90-member Chhattisgarh assembly is yet to be announced. In 2018, the Congress won 68 seats and the BJP bagged 15 seats.

Responding to a question on the ticket distribution of the Congress, Venugopal said, “Our only aim is to win 75 seats in Chhattisgarh.. We have discussed it, planned it...And that they will win them.”

Selja said that former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi will visit Raipur on September 2 and party president Mallikarjun Kharge on September 8.

Senior Congress leaders who attended the meeting said that the main discussion in the meeting of Venugopal was the finalisation of tickets and the ground reality of the state. They said that tickets will be distributed through proper channels after consultations.

On Thursday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced 21 candidates for the Chhattisgarh elections.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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