Chhattisgarh’s new Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai: New beginning with tribal face

BJP achieved a massive victory in the assembly elections held in Chhattisgarh. The party won 70 out of 90 seats. Along with this, Vishnudev Sai has been elected the new Chief Minister of the state. Say is a tribal leader and his election is being seen as a new beginning for the BJP with a tribal face.

Vishnudev Sai was born in 1957 in Bagiya village of Kunkuri area of Chhattisgarh. They are farmers. Sai started his political career in 1989 from the post of Panch from his village. After this, he was elected Sarpanch unopposed in 1990.

Early Life and Education:

Born in Bagiya village of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, Sai’s roots are firmly planted in the soil. He completed his higher secondary education at Loyola Higher Secondary School, Kunkuri, Jashpur, demonstrating his academic inclination alongside his rural upbringing.

In 1998, he became a member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly by being elected MLA from Tapkara. In 1999, he was elected MP from Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency. Later, the BJP made him the state president of the party in 2006.

Sai was also the Union Minister of State for Steel in the Narendra Modi government from 2014 to 2019.

Political Beginnings:

Sai’s political career began at the grassroots level in his village. His dedication and leadership qualities soon saw him elected as a Member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for two terms (1990-1998). This marked the start of his remarkable political journey.

Political Experience:

Vishnudev Sai has the experience of working as an MP thrice and MLA four times. He has also been the state president of BJP.

New beginning with tribal face:

The tribal community constitutes more than 32% of the population of Chhattisgarh. BJP paid special attention to harnessing tribal votes in this election. The party gave 29 of its tickets to tribal candidates. This strategy was successful for BJP and the party performed brilliantly in tribal-dominated areas.

State Leadership and Chief Ministership:

From 2020 to 2022, Sai served as the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for Chhattisgarh, demonstrating his leadership capabilities and solidifying his position within the party. In December 2023, he was elected to the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, paving the way for his historic appointment as the state’s Chief Minister.

Vishnudev Sai’s election is being seen as a new beginning for BJP with a tribal face. Sai is an experienced leader and has a good influence on the tribal community.

Future Challenges:

Vishnudev Sai faces the challenges of development and strengthening law and order in Chhattisgarh. Apart from this, they also need to strengthen their leadership among the tribal community. Vishnu Dev Sai’s journey is an inspiring tale of dedication and achievement. His ascent to the Chief Ministership serves as a testament to the potential that lies within each individual, regardless of their background. As he embarks on this new chapter, the people of Chhattisgarh look forward to a period of growth and progress under his leadership