The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to reveal the name of the next Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh today, December 11. A crucial meeting involving three central observers, including Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, has been convened in Bhopal. The gathering aims to discuss and finalize the appointment of the new leader among the party’s newly-elected MLAs.
Several prominent figures have emerged as potential contenders for the coveted position of Madhya Pradesh’s Chief Minister. Among the notable candidates are four-time CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Dimani MLA Narendra Tomar, Prahlad Patel, Kailash Vijayvargiya, VD Sharma (state unit chief), and Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, representing Indore.
#WATCH | Newly-elected MLAs of Madhya Pradesh BJP, along with observer for the state – Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar in Bhopal.
(Video Source: BJP) pic.twitter.com/YrwejpAZ6J
— ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2023
The BJP recently clinched victory in Madhya Pradesh during the November 17 polls, securing a commanding lead with 163 seats in the 230-member assembly. This substantial win left the Congress trailing far behind, securing 66 seats, consolidating the BJP’s power in the state.
The announcement of the new Chief Minister is highly anticipated, with speculations and expectations mounting as the BJP gears up to reveal who will helm the state’s governance and lead it into the future. Stay tuned for updates on this significant development in Madhya Pradesh’s political landscape.