Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh CMs focus on forthcoming elections
The Hindu
Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Bhupesh Baghel take a colourful approach to reach their mainly rural electorate
In the run-up to the 2023 Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the Chief Ministers of the two States present varying moods. If the Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan took part in a spoon race with children, his Chhattisgarh counterpart Bhupesh Baghel had himself whipped by a bunch of grass in an ancient ritual observed by the tribal and farming communities of his State.
Two days after celebrating Deepavali with children orphaned by COVID-19, Mr. Chouhan inaugurated the Khilaunakari toy festival at Budhni, the Assembly constituency he represents. Made of wood and bamboo, Khilaunakari products have a huge demand across the State, especially among children in rural areas.