6 more Chhattisgarh Congress MLAs arrive in Delhi

While the six MLAs did not say their visit was for political reasons, the movement comes at a time when the state leadership is in a sense of flux

Updated on: Oct 2, 2021, 05:04:18 IST

By Ritesh Mishra, Raipur

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Amid reports of a possible leadership change in Chhattisgarh, six more Congress MLAs reached Delhi on Friday night, to join the 10 legislators who flew in on Wednesday.

On Thursday, two MLAs reached Delhi, while one MLA returned to Raipur on Friday. (HT PHOTO.)

While the six MLAs did not say their visit was for political reasons, the movement comes at a time when the state leadership is in a sense of flux, with both chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, and his primary contender health minister TS Singhdeo waiting to hear from Delhi.

On Thursday, two MLAs reached Delhi, while one MLA returned to Raipur on Friday. All these MLAs are said to be close to Baghel. “There is no political motive behind my Delhi visit today ... It is purely personal visit as I have some personal work,” MLA Shishu Pal Sori told reporters at Raipur airport.

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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