Raipur: The Congress party on Wednesday appointed senior leader TS Singh Deo as the Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. The announcement was made by Congress general secretary, KC Venugopal in a tweet.
“We are ready. Congratulations and best wishes to Maharaj Saheb for his responsibility as Deputy Chief Minister”, tweeted CM Baghel.
Singhdeo, who is a former minister in the Chhattisgarh government, has been at loggerheads with Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel for some time now. The two leaders had reportedly agreed to share the chief ministership for two-and-a-half years each after the Congress came to power in the state in 2018. However, Baghel has refused to step down, leading to a prolonged power struggle.
The appointment of Singhdeo as Deputy Chief Minister is seen as a move to end the infighting within the Congress party in Chhattisgarh. It is also seen as a way to appease Singhdeo and his supporters, who are a powerful force in the state.
Singhdeo is a native of Surguja district in Chhattisgarh. He is a six-time MLA and has held several ministerial portfolios in the state government. He is considered to be a popular leader in the state and is seen as a potential future chief minister.
The appointment of Singh Deo as Deputy Chief Minister is a significant development in Chhattisgarh politics. It is likely to have a major impact on the upcoming assembly elections in the state, which are scheduled to be held in November this year.
The appointment of TS Singh Deo as Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh is a significant development in the state’s politics. It is seen as a move to end the infighting within the Congress party and to appease Singhdeo and his supporters.
The appointment is also likely to have a major impact on the upcoming assembly elections in the state. Singhdeo is a popular leader in Chhattisgarh and is seen as a potential future chief minister. His appointment as Deputy Chief Minister is likely to boost the Congress party’s chances in the elections.
However, it remains to be seen whether the appointment will be enough to end the infighting within the Congress party. Singh and his supporters have been demanding that Baghel step down as chief minister. It is possible that the appointment will only serve to further alienate Baghel and his supporters.
The upcoming assembly elections in Chhattisgarh are likely to be a close contest. The BJP is the main opposition party in the state and is expected to put up a strong fight. The Congress party will need to ensure that it is united if it wants to win the elections. The appointment of TS Singh Deo as Deputy Chief Minister is a step in the right direction, but it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to unite the party.