Former Chhattisgarh BJP president and ex-Union minister of state Vishnu Deo Sai will be the next chief minister of Chhattisgarh. He is the first tribal Chief Minister of the state. He was born in Bagia, Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, Sai belongs to a family with a political background.
About Vishnu Deo Sai:
Political Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Age: 66 years old (as of December 10, 2023)
Place of Birth: Sarguja district, Chhattisgarh
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree
Previous Positions:
Member of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly (1990-1998): Before the formation of Chhattisgarh as a separate state, Sai represented the Surguja constituency in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
Member of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly (1998-2009): After the state's formation, he continued his service as an MLA, representing the Kunkuri constituency and holding various ministerial roles in the Chhattisgarh government.
Union Minister of State for Steel and Mines (2019-2023): Sai served in the central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demonstrating his national-level leadership capabilities.Member of Lok Sabha (2009-2019): He represented Raigarh constituency in the Lok Sabha, further solidifying his political stature.
He has been associated with the BJP since 1990. He is considered a close associate of former Chief Minister Raman Singh. He is known for his work in tribal welfare and development. He played a key role in the BJP's victory in the recent Chhattisgarh Assembly elections.
