The weeklong deadlock in Chhattisgarh politics over senior Minister T.S. Singh Deo’s explosive “resignation letter” and majority of party MLAs demanding action against him for offering an “issue to the Bharatiya Janata Party on a platter” continues with the Central leadership keeping its cards close to its chest.
Mr. Singh Deo has been camping in the National Capital for the past few days and has been unable to meet the senior leaders to raise his concerns that led to his resignation from the Panchayati Raj portfolio, which is seen as a fresh salvo in his purported leadership tussle with Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
On the other hand, Mr. Baghel was back in Raipur after a short trip to Delhi, his first since the leadership issue resurfaced with Mr. Singh Deo’s resignation. However, sources said no discussions were held over the prevailing situation in Chhattisgarh. The Chief Minister — who is the chief observer for the Assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh, likely to be held in November — met leaders from the Himachal Congress. Congress leader Sachin Pilot, who is one of the two observers for the elections, was also present in the meeting.
