Congress Releases List of Mayoral Candidates for Chhattisgarh Civic Elections

The Indian National Congress has announced its candidates for the upcoming civic elections in Chhattisgarh, revealing the names of nominees for mayoral posts across key cities.
The elections, scheduled to be held in February 2025, will be a significant political battle as both major parties, Congress and BJP, aim to secure dominance in urban governance.
Mayoral Candidates:
The Congress has fielded a mix of seasoned leaders and emerging names for the mayoral positions in 10 municipal corporations:
Raipur: Deepti Dubey
Durg: Premlata Sahu
Bilaspur: Pramod Nayak
Jagdalpur: Malkit Singh Gaindu
Ambikapur: Ajay Tirkey
Chirmiri: Vinay Jaiswal
Raigarh: Janki Katju
Dhamtari: Vinay Golcha
Korba: Usha Tiwari
Rajnandgaon: Nikhil Dwivedi
Key Highlights of the Announcement:
Diversity and Representation: The Congress has emphasized inclusivity by fielding candidates from diverse backgrounds, including women, OBC, SC, and ST representatives, to appeal to a broad voter base.
Strategic Picks: Several candidates, such as Pramod Nayak in Bilaspur and Deepti Dubey in Raipur, are seen as experienced leaders with strong public connections.
Focus on Performance: The party has prioritized candidates with proven track records, aiming to retain its dominance in civic bodies.