Congress on Sunday chose Bhupesh Baghel to be the new chief minister of Chhattisgarh from among four strong contenders, four days after the party came to power in the assembly elections. Bhupesh Baghel will swear in as the new chief minister of Chhattisgarh tomorrow (monday). The party also tweeted the decision, wishing him the best “as he forms a govt. pic.twitter.com/7OqGcPi2eh — Congress (@INCIndia) December 16, 2018Baghel, who was the state unit Congress chief, will be sworn in as the chief minister in a ceremony that is likely to be held on December 17, sources said. With only 15 seats, the BJP suffered a big defeat in Chhattisgarh while the Congress won in 68 seats in the 90-member assembly.

Source: Hindustan Times December 16, 2018 08:43 UTC