On Wednesday evening, June 28, 2023, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal announced the appointment of TS Singh Deo as Chhattisgarh deputy CM. Singh Deo, who is a senior Congress leader, has been the health minister in the Chhattisgarh government since 2018. He also holds the position of MLA from Ambikapur.
This appointment is seen as a step to resolve the leadership tussle within the state Congress. Singh Deo and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel have been at odds over the succession of the CM position. To find a compromise, Singh Deo was appointed as the deputy CM while Baghel continues as CM for the remainder of his term.
The appointment of Singh Deo is also expected to bolster the Congress party’s chances in the upcoming assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, which are scheduled to take place later this year. It is viewed as a strategic move to strengthen the party’s position and retain power in the state.
Various individuals have expressed their reactions to Singh Deo’s appointment as deputy CM. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel welcomed the decision and expressed his belief in Singh Deo’s capabilities. Singh Deo himself expressed gratitude for the responsibility entrusted to him and pledged to fulfill the expectations of the people. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also expressed confidence in Singh Deo’s abilities and extended his best wishes.
The appointment of TS Singh Deo as Chhattisgarh deputy CM carries significant implications for the state’s political landscape. Its impact on the Congress’s prospects in the upcoming assembly elections remains to be seen.
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