Raman Singh Benched, BJP To Bank On PM Modi In Chhattisgarh Polls: Sources
NDTV
The decision, which aims to curb factionalism within the state unit, follows a marathon meeting held last week by Union Home Minister Amit Shah with senior BJP leaders of the state.
Raman Singh, three-time Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, won't be the BJP's face for the state elections due later this year, with the party opting to fight the polls "under collective leadership", sources have said.
The BJP has decided to fight the Chhattisgarh state assembly elections without a Chief Ministerial candidate, a move unprecedented in the party's history in the state, according to party insiders.
This indicates a strategic shift in the party's approach, finalised ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Raipur tour, which intends to capitalise on his popular image.
