Even if the Congress retains power, it is uncertain if Baghel will secure a second term as Chief Minister. Or is a BJP-win likely, something that exit polls haven’t been able to read?
Chhattisgarh Elections 2023: BJP paid a huge price for its failure to implement its 2013 promises. Congress reaped rich dividends with its smartly packaged 2018 manifesto that appealed to farmers and government job seekers. But it has disappointed the latter group in implementation. Learning a big lesson, the 2023 BJP manifesto matches Congress in appealing to farmers
Dantewada has traditionally been under the influence of the Karma family. After losing the seat in 2018, the Congress retained it in 2019 bypolls and Devati Karma was the winner.
The Bhupesh Baghel government in Chhattisgarh is betting big on farmers and has already promised to hike the paddy purchase price to Rs 3,600 per quintal apart from promising to waive farm loans if re-elected. The Centre’s MSP for paddy this season is Rs 2,183 per quintal.