{{Short description|Chief Minister Of Chhattisgarh (born 1964)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}} {{Use Indian English|date=December 2023}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Vishnu Deo Sai | image = Vishnu Deo Sai, Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.jpg | office = Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh | order = 4th | subterm = '''Cabinet''' | suboffice = Vishnudeo Sai | governor = Biswabhusan Harichandan <br/> Ramen Deka | deputy = Arun Sao <br />Vijay Sharma | term_start = 13 December 2023 | term_end = | predecessor = Bhupesh Baghel | successor = | office1 = Member of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly | term_start1 = 3 December 2023 | term_end1 = | predecessor1 = U. D. Minj | successor1 = | constituency1 = Kunkuri | office3 = President of Bharatiya Janata Party, Chhattisgarh | term_start3 = 2 June 2020 | term_end3 = 9 August 2022 | predecessor3 = Vikram Usendi | successor3 = Arun Sao | term_start4 = 21 January 2014 | term_end4 = 16 August 2014 | predecessor4 = Ram Sewak Paikra | successor4 = Dharamlal Kaushik | term_start5 = 31 October 2006 | term_end5 = 11 May 2010 | predecessor5 = Shiv Pratap Singh | successor5 = Ram Sewak Paikra | office6 = Union Minister of State | term_start6 = 26 May 2014 | term_end6 = 30 May 2019 | 1blankname6 = {{centre|Ministry}} | 1namedata6 = {{centre|'''Term'''}} | 2blankname6 = Steel | 2namedata6 = 26 May 2014 – 30 May 2019 | 3blankname6 = Mines | 3namedata6 = 26 May 2014 – 5 July 2016 | 4blankname6 = Labour & Employment | 4namedata6 = 26 May 2014 – 9 November 2014 | office7 = Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | constituency7 = Raigarh, Chhattisgarh | term_start7 = 1999 | term_end7 = 2019 | predecessor7 = Ajit Jogi | successor7 = Gomtee Sai | office8 = Member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly | term_start8 = 1990 | term_end8 = 1998 | predecessor8 = Nand Kumar Sai | successor8 = Nand Kumar Sai | constituency8 = Tapkara | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1964|2|21|df=y}} | birth_place = Bagiya, Madhya Pradesh, India<br />(present-day Chhattisgarh) | party = {{flagicon image|BJP flag.svg}} Bharatiya Janata Party | spouse = {{marriage|Kaushalya Sai|1991}} | children = 3 | footnotes = | caption = Sai, {{circa|2025}} | education = Loyola Higher Secondary School, Kunkuri }}
'''Vishnu Deo Sai''' (born 21 February 1964) is an Indian politician currently serving as the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh from 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vishnu Deo Sai to be the 4th Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh: Sources|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/vishnu-deo-sai-to-be-the-chief-minister-of-chhattisgarh-2474216-2023-12-10|access-date=2023-12-10|website=India Today|date=10 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref> He is the first senior tribal leader in Central India.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sikdar|first=Shubhomoy|date=2023-12-10|title=Tribal veteran Vishnu Deo Sai chosen as the new Chhattisgarh Chief Minister|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/chhattisgarh-assembly/bjp-legislative-party-chhattisgarh-chief-minister-vishnu-deo-sai/article67624202.ece|access-date=2023-12-12|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Sai is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/chhattisgarh/news/former-union-minister-vishnudev-sai-will-be-the-new-president-of-chhattisgarh-bjp-127366258.html|title=ब्रेकिंग: पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री विष्णुदेव छत्तीसगढ़ भाजपा के नए अध्यक्ष, दिल्ली में राष्ट्रीय महासचिव अरुण सिंह ने किया नाम का ऐलान|first=पी श्रीनिवास|last=राव|date=2 June 2020|website=Dainik Bhaskar}}</ref> He currently represents Kunkuri in Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly.<ref name="From village sarpanch to Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai has risen through the ranks">{{cite news |last1=The Hindu |first1= |title=From village sarpanch to Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai has risen through the ranks |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/chhattisgarh-assembly/from-village-sarpanch-to-chief-minister-vishnu-deo-sai-has-risen-through-the-ranks/article67625395.ece |access-date=22 December 2023 |date=10 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222043524/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/chhattisgarh-assembly/from-village-sarpanch-to-chief-minister-vishnu-deo-sai-has-risen-through-the-ranks/article67625395.ece |archive-date=22 December 2023 |language=en-IN}}</ref>
He officially became Chhattisgarh's second tribal Chief Minister after taking oath on 13 December 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sikdar |first1=Shubhomoy |title=Vishnu Deo Sai, his two deputies take oath in Chhattisgarh |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/vishnu-deo-sai-takes-oath-as-chhattisgarh-chief-minister/article67634138.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=13 December 2023}}</ref>
Sai is known for his decisive approach to addressing public welfare issues. His dedication extends beyond Chhattisgarh, as he has actively engaged with tribal concerns in other states including Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, and Maharashtra.<ref name='TOI'>{{cite web |title=Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, a non-controversial tribal leader with strong organisational skills |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/sai-a-non-controversial-tribal-leader-with-strong-organisational-skills/articleshow/105888041.cms |website=The Times of India |date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
== Early life ==
Sai was born to a farming family on 21 February 1964, in the village of Bagiya, located in the Farsabahar development block of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. His father, the late Shri Ramprasad Sai, and mother, Smt. Jasmani Devi Sai raised him.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-10 |title=BJP's tribal face Vishnu Deo Sai to be C'garh CM |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bjps-tribal-face-vishnu-deo-sai-to-be-c-garh-cm-101702231305253.html |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> His educational journey led him through higher secondary schooling in Kunkuri, within the Jashpur district.
Hailing from the tribal Kanwar community, Sai's uncles are politicians Narhari Prasad Sai and Kedarnath Sai.<ref>{{cite web |title=VISHNU DEO SAI : Bio, Political life, Family & Top stories |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/candidates/vishnu-deo-sai |website=The Times of India}}</ref> Narhari Prasad Sai served as an MLA from the Lailunga Assembly constituency from 1962 to 1967 and from the Bagicha Assembly Constituency from 1972 to 1977. Later, he held the position of Member of Parliament and Union Minister of State for Communications from 1977 to 1979. Kedarnath Sai represented the Tapkara Assembly Constituency during the Jan Sangh era from 1967 to 1972. Additionally, Sai's grandfather, the late Budhnath Sai, served as an MLA from 1947 to 1952.<ref name="bt" /><ref name="From village sarpanch to Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai has risen through the ranks" />
== Education == Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai pursued his education up to the Higher Secondary level. His father died when he was in the fourth standard, leaving him with the responsibility of supporting his mother, Jasmani Devi, and his two younger brothers, Om Prakash Sai and Vinod Sai. Following his Higher Secondary education for free at a Christian school named Loyola Higher Secondary School, Kunkuri, he was unable to continue his studies further and instead took up agriculture to provide for his family.<ref name='bt'/><ref name="TN"/>
During this period, he became familiar with Late Dilip Singh Judeo, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and then a Member of Parliament. Sai regards Late Dilip Singh Judeo as his political mentor and guide.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chhattisgarh: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's Historic Moment With Late Dilip Singh Judeo Revealed In Throwback Photo |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/chhattisgarh-chief-minister-vishnu-deo-sais-historic-moment-with-late-dilip-singh-judeo-revealed-in-throwback-photo |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref>
== Political career == Sai started in politics in 1989, when he was elected Panch of Bagiya Gram Panchayat in undivided Madhya Pradesh. The 1990 Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Bagiya was elected without a single vote. He won the seat of a member of the assembly for the Tapkara Assembly constituency that same year, marking his entry into legislative politics.<ref name='bt'>{{cite web |title=Vishnu Deo Sai: A Leader Nurtured by Commitment and Service |url=https://www.brutimes.com/news/politics/vishnu-deo-sai-a-leader-nurtured-by-commitment-and-service |website=Bru Times News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://164.100.47.194/Loksabha/Members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=389&lastls=16|title=Members : Lok Sabha|website=164.100.47.194}}</ref>
Sai continued his rise in politics by holding the position of Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for two terms in a row, from 1990 to 1998. After that, he entered national politics and, beginning in 1999, won four terms in a row as the representative for the Raigarh Lok Sabha constituency. From 1999 until 2014, Sai served in the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th Lok Sabha, making significant contributions during that time. Sai's dedication to serving the public also extended to his ministerial positions. From 27 May 2014, until 2019, he effectively oversaw the Ministries of Steel, Mines, Labor and Employment as a Union Minister of State.<ref>{{cite web |title=Who is Vishnu Deo Sai, BJP's Chhattisgarh CM pick? 10 things to know |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/who-is-chhattisgarh-chief-minister-vishnu-deo-sai-101702202672841.html |website=Hisndustan Times|date=10 December 2023 }}</ref>
Sai was named the Bharatiya Janata Party, Chhattisgarh State President in 2006, after being recognized for his leadership within the organization. He then served in this capacity again from 2020 to 2022. He was named to the BJP National Working Committee as a special invitee member on 2 December 2022. He was then elevated to the rank of full member of the BJP National Working Committee on 8 July 2023.<ref name='bt'/><ref>{{cite web |title=Vishnu Deo Sai's turnaround: Replaced as state BJP chief pre-polls, named Chhattisgarh CM post-victory |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/chhattisgarh-cm-vishnu-deo-sai-senior-tribal-leader-9062318/ |website=The Indian Express |language=en |date=10 December 2023}}</ref>
thumb|250px|The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee administering the oath as Minister of State to Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, at a swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on May 26, 2014
=== Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh === thumb|251x251px|PM Modi with Vishnu Deo Sai and Biswabhusan Harichandan In a BJP meeting, it was announced that Vishnu Deo Sai will become the next Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh along with Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma as deputy CM. On 13 December 2023, Sai took oath as Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma were elected as Deputy Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh at the Science College ground in Raipur.
==Philanthropy== Beyond politics, Sai has actively engaged in social work, particularly focused on tribal education and the development of essential infrastructure in tribal regions. He has been a consistent advocate for improving the living standards of backward tribes, reflecting a deep-rooted commitment to social welfare. Known for his reverence for Lord Shri Ram, Sai staunchly opposes conversions through compulsion or deception.<ref name='TOI'/><ref>{{cite web |last1=Sikdar |first1=Shubhomoy |title=Vishnu Deo Sai {{!}} Rising above the script |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/vishnu-deo-sai-rising-above-the-script/article67669987.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=23 December 2023}}</ref>
== Stance on Naxalism == Since assuming the role of Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai has swiftly implemented numerous decisive measures for public welfare, profoundly impacting both the state and national political landscape. In tackling the longstanding issue of Naxalism in Chhattisgarh, Sai has employed a strategy of "Boli ka Jawab Boli Se aur Goli ka Jawab Goli" (dialogue for dialogue, and bullet for bullet).<ref>{{cite web |title=Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai: 'Naxals referred to Congress govt as our govt … People have lost faith in them' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/chhattisgarh-cm-vishnu-deo-sai-naxals-referred-to-congress-govt-as-our-govt-9234657/ |website=The Indian Express |language=en |date=26 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Chhattisgarh CM Stresses Fight Against Naxalism, Praises Security Personnel For Abujhmad Op |url=https://news.abplive.com/news/india/chhattisgarh-cm-vishnu-deo-sai-on-8-naxalites-killed-in-abujhmad-bastar-ig-naxalism-1695893 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en |date=15 June 2024}}</ref>
Within a mere four months of his tenure, security forces engaged in multiple encounters with Maoists in Bastar, resulting in the killing of over 100 Naxalites, including several high-profile leaders with substantial bounties on their heads. Notably, a large number of Maoists and their supporters have surrendered, drawn by the rehabilitation policies of the Chhattisgarh Government. Concurrently, the Vishnu Deo Sai government has significantly increased the number of security camps in Bastar.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sikdar |first1=Sobhana K. Nair & Shubhomoy |title=Vishnu Deo Sai interview {{!}} 'When Congress was in power, Naxals believed their own government was ruling' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/vishnu-deo-sai-interview-when-congress-was-in-power-naxals-believed-their-own-government-was-ruling/article68084494.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=19 April 2024}}</ref> The "Niyad Nellnar" scheme has been initiated to foster Bastar's development through these security camps, ensuring that villages within a five-kilometer radius receive the benefits of various Central and State Government schemes, thereby promoting comprehensive community development.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vishnu Deo Sai government defeats Naxalism with proactive Puvarti Model |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2024/Mar/03/vishnu-deo-sai-government-defeats-naxalism-with-proactive-puvarti-model |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |date=3 March 2024}}</ref>
==Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana== In compliance to the Prime Minister's guarantee, the construction of permanent housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana has commenced for over 1.8 million poor families in the state.<ref>{{cite web |title=CM Sai-led Cabinet's first decision: 18 lakh poor to get PM Awas |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/cm-sai-led-cabinets-first-decision-18-lakh-poor-to-get-pm-awas-9068928/ |website=The Indian Express |language=en |date=15 December 2023}}</ref>
==Governance== Vishnu Deo Sai established Good Governance. Government has taken consistent action against corruption. Numerous cases of corruption alleged to have occurred during the tenure of the previous Congress government are being swiftly investigated. These cases involve a range of scandals, including those related to coal, liquor, sand, teacher recruitment, PSC recruitment, and the Mahadev app. The involvement of key political figures from the Congress party in these scandals has garnered national attention, placing these cases in the spotlight on a broader scale.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vishnu Deo Sai interview 'When Congress was in power, Naxals believed their own government was ruling' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/vishnu-deo-sai-interview-when-congress-was-in-power-naxals-believed-their-own-government-was-ruling/article68084494.ece |website=The Hindu|date=19 April 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Congress spreading misinformation: CM Sai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/congress-spreading-misinformation-cm-sai/articleshow/109447022.cms |website=The Times of India |date=20 April 2024}}</ref>
On Good Governance Day, 25 December 2023, the state government transferred an amount of ₹3,716 crore as two years' pending bonus into the bank accounts of 1.3 million farmers, thus fulfilling the guarantee.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sikdar |first1=Shubhomoy |title=Chhattisgarh government transfers outstanding paddy bonus to nearly 12 lakh farmers |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/chhattisgarh-government-transfers-outstanding-paddy-bonus-to-nearly-12-lakh-farmers/article67674025.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=25 December 2023}}</ref>
The 'Shri Ramlala Ayodhya Dham' Darshan Yojana in Chhattisgarh has also been started by the Vishnu Deo Sai administration. This program offers the state's believers free pilgrimage tours to Ayodhya.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sri Ram Darshan |url=https://hindi.oneindia.com/news/chhattisgarh/getting-good-fortune-of-having-darshan-shri-ram-devotees-going-ayodhya-dham-vishnu-dev-998109.html |website=One India}}</ref>
With the hike in remuneration rate for Tendu Patta collection from ₹4,000 per standard bag to ₹5,500 per standard bag, Vishnu Deo Sai government has benefited 12 lakh 50 thousand families engaged in Tendu Patta collection.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chhattisgarh Implements tendu patta pluckers' pay raise and women's empowerment scheme |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/chhattisgarh-implements-tendu-patta-pluckers-pay-raise-and-womens-empowerment-scheme/articleshow/107329698.cms |website=The Times of India |date=1 February 2024}}</ref>
==Krishak Unnati Yojana== The Vishnu Deo Sai administration of Chhattisgarh has fulfilled the guarantee under the Krishak Unnati Yojana by purchasing paddy from farmers at a rate of ₹3,100 per quintal, with a maximum of 21 quintals per acre. A record-breaking 14.492 lakh metric tons of paddy were procured from 24 lakh 75 thousand farmers in the state in 2023–2024. The support price of ₹31,913 crore and the differential amount of ₹13,320 crore have been disclosed.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chhattisgarh govt transfers ₹13,320 cr to 2.4 mn farmers under 'Krishak Unnati' scheme |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/chhattisgarh-govt-transfers-13-320-cr-to-2-4-mn-farmers-under-krishak-unnati-scheme-101710302201303.html |website=H Times|date=13 March 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Mitra |first1=Hritika |title=Chhattisgarh govt launches input assistance scheme for farmers, transfers Rs 13,320 crore |url=https://www-indiatvnews-com.translate.goog/chhattisgarh/chhattisgarh-govt-launches-input-assistance-scheme-for-farmers-transfers-rs-13-320-crore-2024-03-12-921185?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=hi&_x_tr_hl=hi&_x_tr_pto=tc |website=indiatvnews.com |language=en |date=12 March 2024}}</ref>
==Women empowerment== 'Mahatari Vandan Yojana' has been introduced by the Vishnu Deo Sai government to support women's socio-economic empowerment in the state.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mahtari vandana Yojana : CM Vishnu deo Sai ने ट्रांसफर किए करोड़ों रुपये {{!}} CG News {{!}} Top News |url=https://hindi.news18.com/videos/elections/mahtari-vandana-yojana-cm-vishnu-deo-sai-transferred-crores-of-rupees-cg-news-top-news-8455125.html |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref> More than 70 lakh women in the state are receiving ₹1,000 a month deposited into their bank accounts under this plan.<ref>{{cite web |title=विष्णु देव साय सरकार के 6 महीने पूरे, किसानों, महिलाओं और युवाओं के लिए हुए ये काम, देखिए रिपोर्ट कार्ड |url=https://mpcg.ndtv.in/chhattisgarh-news/mahtari-vandan-scheme-chhattisgarh-vishnu-dev-sai-government-completes-6-months-historic-decisions-for-farmers-women-and-youth-report-card-of-bjp-5880033 |website=mpcg.ndtv.in |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=मुख्यमंत्री साय ने वित्तीय वर्ष खत्म होने का दिया हवाला, अगली तारीख बताई |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/chhattisgarh/raipur/news/bjp-vijay-booth-campaign-cm-vishnu-dev-sai-mahtari-vandan-yojana-money-april-information-132798422.html |website=Bhaskar}}</ref>
On the lines of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to build 'Developed India', the Vishnu Deo Sai government has set a goal to build 'Developed Chhattisgarh'. In the same sequence, the state government is preparing a vision document titled "Amritkal Chhattisgarh Vision @2047."<ref>{{cite web |title=How Vishnu Deo Sai cabinet took management classes to build a 'Viksit Chhattisgarh' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/how-vishnu-deo-sai-cabinet-took-management-classes-to-build-a-viksit-chhattisgarh-2549418-2024-06-05 |website=India Today |language=en |date=5 June 2024}}</ref>
==Personal life== On 27 May 1991, Vishnu Deo Sai married Kaushalya Devi Sai. The couple have one son and two daughters.<ref name="TN">{{cite web |title=Vishnu Deo Sai's Wife, Family: The Tribal Leader BJP Picked As Chhattisgarh CM |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/meet-vishnu-deo-sai-wife-children-family-the-tribal-leader-bjp-picked-as-chhattisgarh-cm-farmer-family-article-105878740 |website=Times Now |language=en |date=10 December 2023}}</ref>
== Electoral performance == ===Lok Sabha=== {| class="wikitable" !Election !Constituency !colspan="2"|Party !Result !Vote !Opposite candidate !colspan="2"|Party !Vote |- |1999 |Raigarh |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{Won}} |276,244 |Pushpa Devi Singh |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |270,471 |- |2004 |Raigarh |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{Won}} |329,057 |Rampukar Singh |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |254,814 |- |2009 |Raigarh |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{Won}} |443,948 |Hridayaram Rathiya |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |388,100 |- |2014 |Raigarh |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{Won}} |662,478 |Arti Singh |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |445,728 |}
===Vidhan Sabha=== {| class="wikitable" !Election !Constituency !colspan="2"|Party !Result !Vote !Opposite candidate !colspan="2"|Party !Vote |- |1990 |Tapkara |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{Won}} |28,701 |Theoder Ekka |style="background-color: {{party color|Independent}}" | |Ind |14,135 |- |1993 |Tapkara |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{Won}} |24,732 |Ishwar Sai |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |21,288 |- |1998 |Pathalgaon |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{Lost}} |30,505 |Rampukar Singh Thakur |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |33,750 |- |2003 |Pathalgaon |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{Lost}} |36,888 |Rampukar Singh Thakur |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |37,205 |- |2008 |Pathalgaon |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{Lost}} |54,627 |Rampukar Singh Thakur |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |64,543 |- |2023 |Kunkuri |{{party name with color|Bharatiya Janata Party}} |{{Won}} |87,604 |U. D. Minj |{{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} |62,063 |}
== See also ==
* Vishnu Deo Sai ministry * Raman Singh * Arun Sao * Vijay Sharma
== References == {{reflist}}
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