Bhupesh Bhagel to be Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh

Chhatisgarh Congress president Bhupesh Baghel was declared the state's chief minister by Congress on Sunday during the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting in Raipur. Congress tweeted "Celebrations are in order in Chhattisgarh as Bhupesh Baghel is appointed CM. We wish him the best as he forms a govt. of equality, transparency & integrity starting off with farm loan waiver for farmers as we promised."
Earlier, the 57-year-old leader had said “I will agree with whatever responsibility my party will give me. Today the name of the Chief Minister will be announced by PL Punia and Mallikarjun Kharge. We will fulfil the promises made to the people of Chhattisgarh”