Chhattisgarh CM Designate Bhupesh Baghel Says 'Naxalism Serious Problem, Can't be Solved Instantly'
Baghel will take oath as the the chief minister at 5 pm on Monday, Kharge told media persons in the state capital. However, no other minister will be taking oath on Monday.
Raipur, December 16: Chhattisgarh CM designate Bhupesh Baghel, shortly after named as the next chief minister of Chhattisgarh, said that the problem of naxalism is a very serious problem and insisted that it cannot be solved instantly. "They have a very strong hold. (But) We will be successful in eliminating them if firm steps are taken with the support of the people in the naxal-affected areas," said Baghel in his statement. Congress Names Bhupesh Baghel as Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, Will Take Oath Tomorrow.
The Congress won with a thumping majority in Chhattisgarh, winning 68 out of the 90 assembly seats in the state. Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2018 Winners List: Check Constituency-Wise Names of Elected MLA Candidates From Congress, BJP, Others.
Bhupesh Baghel was named the chief minister of Chhattisgarh on Sunday, December 16, after four days of intense deliberation by the Congress high command and leadership headed by Rahul Gandhi. Congress central observer Mallikarjun Kharge made the announcement after the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting in Raipur. T S Singh Deo, Tamradhwaj Sahu and Charan Das Mahant were other contenders for the top post, but Baghel was chosen as the leader of the house by the MLAs.
Baghel will take oath as the the chief minister at 5 pm on Monday, Kharge told media persons in the state capital. However, no other minister will be taking oath on Monday. "For appointment of Deputy CM & Cabinet, decision to be taken after I take oath tomorrow. Many national leaders, including Rahul Gandhi & CM of several states are expected to be present in the oath-taking ceremony(sic)," said CM Designate Baghel talking to the reporters.
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