Poll Dates Out, Congress' Strengths, Weaknesses In Chhattisgarh Explained
NDTV
The Congress is aiming to win 75 seats in the upcoming elections riding on the Bhupesh Baghel-led government's schemes.
The Congress registered a landslide victory in the 2018 Chhattisgarh assembly elections because of the "strong" anti-incumbency against the BJP that had ruled the state for 15 years between 2003 and 2018. The Congress currently holds 71 seats in the 90-member state assembly and is aiming to win 75 seats in the upcoming elections riding on the Bhupesh Baghel-led government's pro-farmers, pro-tribals, and pro-poor schemes.
The ruling party is also eyeing to cash in on CM Baghel's popularity as he has a significant hold over the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and rural voters.
Implementation of several welfare schemes, including Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay and Godhan Nyay Yojana, catering to farmers and rural population, unemployment allowance, and procurement of millets and various forest produce at support price.
