Chhattisgarh CM tenure speculation: Will go if asked to, says Baghel

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. (File)

Responding to hypothesis in a piece of the media that the Congress in Chhattisgarh had a two-and-half yr chief ministership time period components, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday mentioned he would tender his resignation the second the celebration excessive command asks for it.

Incidentally, Baghel completes two-and-half years as CM subsequent week.

“I am telling you right now that if I get an order from the party high command, I will immediately step down. I had taken charge on the direction of the high command and I will leave if the party leadership asks for my resignation,” Baghel informed reporters on being queried in regards to the “formula”.

When Baghel grew to become CM in December, 2018 pipping some others to the put up, there was buzz within the media on the time that consensus was led to by the celebration primarily based on the sharing of tenure components.

📣 The Indian Express is now on Telegram. Click right here to hitch our channel (@indianexpress) and keep up to date with the newest headlines

For all the newest India News, obtain Indian Express App.