Congress leaders discuss party’s strategy for Chhattisgarh assembly polls in Delhi

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel later said on Twitter that the party was ready for assembly polls

Updated on: Jun 28, 2023, 17:43:24 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR : Ahead of assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, senior Congress leaders on Wednesday discussed the party’s strategy and poll preparedness in the state.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with party leaders Rahul Gandhi at a meeting with Chhattisgarh party leaders at AICC headquarters in New Delhi on Wednesday (ANI)

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, party leader Rahul Gandhi, Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, Chhattisgarh Congress in-charge Kumari Selja and general secretary, organisation, KC Venugopal and Chhattisgarh health minister T S Singh Deo were present in the meeting.

“We have discussed the poll strategy for the upcoming assembly elections and we have decided now the important leaders of Congress should start visiting Chhattisgarh for public meetings,” said Selja.

Chairing the meeting, Kharge said party members will work together to keep improving the lives of the people of Chhattisgarh.

Kharge said in a post on Twitter: “We will work together and keep bringing change in the lives of the people of Chhattisgarh.”

‘Garhbo Nava Chhattisgarh’ is not just a slogan for us; it is a goal for the state’s progress and social justice. The people of Chhattisgarh and their unwavering faith in the Congress party will continue to propel the continuous stream of development,” the party chief said in a tweet in Hindi.

Baghel later said on Twitter that the party was ready for assembly polls and the meeting discussed the changes in the lives of people following the ‘Nava Chhattisgarh’ model initiated by the Congress government in the state.

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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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