Raman Singh's Nomination as Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Gains Bipartisan Support

Former Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh, a seven-term MLA, filed his nomination for the state assembly speaker. This move gained broad support from both ruling and opposition leaders, including Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and former CM Bhupesh Baghel. Singh expressed gratitude for the bipartisan support and emphasized his aim to unify the assembly. Baghel, too, extended his congratulations, foreseeing Singh's uncontested election as the speaker.

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Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, a senior BJP MLA, submitted his nomination for the state assembly speaker's position on December 17. This move was supported by leaders from both ruling and opposition parties, indicating a bipartisan consensus. His nomination came after he resigned as the National Vice President of the BJP, marking a significant transition in his political role.

The pro-tem speaker, Ramvichar Netam, was previously sworn in by the governor, paving the way for the impending first session of the sixth Chhattisgarh assembly, scheduled to commence on December 19. This session holds immense significance for the state's political landscape.

Raman Singh, a seasoned 71-year-old MLA representing the Rajnandgaon seat, formally filed his nomination at the assembly building. Notably present were Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy CMs Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma, along with key figures like Congress legislature party leader Charan Das Mahant and former CM Bhupesh Baghel.

Singh expressed his commitment to fostering unity within the assembly following his nomination. He thanked leaders from both the ruling and opposition fronts for their support, emphasizing the importance of a balanced approach in the state's legislative proceedings.

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Baghel, in a statement to the press, affirmed Singh's expected uncontested election as the speaker of the state assembly. He also extended congratulations to Mahant, who secured the Congress legislature party leader role.

This political shift follows the BJP's remarkable comeback in the state, winning 54 seats out of the total 90 in the recent elections. The Congress, which previously held 68 seats, experienced a significant reduction to 35 seats, while the Gondwana Gantantra Party (GGP) secured one seat.

Raman Singh's consistent electoral victories, spanning seven terms, highlight his strong political standing, particularly in the Rajnandgaon constituency, where he won consecutively in 2008, 2013, 2018, and 2023.