Amidst speculation about the next Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, where the BJP secured a resounding victory, the outgoing incumbent, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, declared on Tuesday that he is not vying for the post.
Chouhan conveyed this decision through a video, emphasizing that he was not an aspirant for the position earlier and maintains the same stance now. He asserted that he is a dedicated party worker and will endeavor to fulfill any responsibility entrusted to him by the party.
In the video, Chouhan acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his leader and pledged to conscientiously carry out any tasks assigned to him. Despite the BJP winning 163 seats in the 230-member house, with the Congress securing only 66 seats and the remaining one going to the Bharat Adivasi Party, Chouhan made it clear that he does not seek the role of Chief Minister.
Additionally, Chouhan mentioned that he will be visiting Chhindwara on Wednesday, the stronghold of state Congress chief Kamal Nath, and clarified that he will not be heading to Delhi.
(With Agency Inputs)
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