Dec 16, 2018 14:49:41 (IST)
Congress Committee's observer for Chhattisgarh, Mallikarjun Kharge:
- Everyone echoed the resolution that whoever Rahul Gandhi chooses, that person will be the Chief Minister
- Three meeting were held. The decision was a really tough one
- Every one of the candidate were brought about results qually and that's why the decision was a tough one
- Rahul Gandhi spoke to all four leaders
- Rahul Ji's message was that Bhupesh Baghel will be chosen to be the chief minister
- It was one voice
- All the other candidates accepted the decision
- Bhupesh Baghel accepted the post as well
- We have come to power after 15 years. We have a huge responsibility. We are confident of our unity
- Bhupesh Baghel will take oath as the chief minister at 5 pm tomorrow
- Decision on the rest of the cabinet will be made later on