BJP leaders, including former Chhattisgarh minister Brijmohan Agrawal (second from left), party’s state in charge O.P. Mathur, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Raipur MP Sunil Soni, celebrated the party’s win in the Chhattisgarh Assembly polls at party’s State Headquarters in Raipur on December 3, 2023. Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy
In the 2023 Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, the BJP secured 54 seats, while the Congress party, which currently holds 35 seats, came in second place with 90 total seats. One seat goes to the Gondvana Gantantra Party.
Chhattisgarh Assembly elections
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel defeated BJP candidate Vijay Baghel in the Patan constituency, despite the Congress’ defeat. The BJP’s Lalit Chandrakar defeated State Home Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu in Durg Rural.