Chhattisgarh Times Raipur: Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (CPCC) Chief Bhupesh Baghel has been named as the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.
Addressing a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) here at Rajiv Bhawan on Sunday, state observer and senior party leader Mallikarjun Khagre and state in-charge PL Punia made the announcement of his name for Cheif Minister’s post.
After considering over various options for the past four days—Rahul Gandhi led Congress has decided and finalized the name of Bhupesh Baghel as the next Chief Minister.
Bhupesh Baghel will be sworn-in as chief minister by Chhattisgarh Governor Anandiben Patel at a grand public function to be held at Science College Ground at 4:30 pm on Monday.
Born on August 23, 1961, in Patan of Durg district, Baghel has four children and his wife’s name is Mukteshwari Baghel. His parents are Bindeshwari Baghel and Nand Kumar Baghel.
Baghel started his political career under the guidance of his political guru late Chandulal Chandrakar in the early 1980s. He joined Indian Youth Congress in 1985 and was President of the IYC Durg district (Rural) from 1990 to 1994. He was Vice President of Madhya Pradesh Youth Congress between 1994 and 1995).
Baghel was Deputy Leader of Opposition in Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly from 2003 to 2008. Baghel has been the President of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee since October 2014.
