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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel filed his nomination papers from his seat, Patan, where he has remained undefeated since 1993.
While filing nominations, CM Baghel was accompanied by Assembly Speaker Charan Das Mahant and Home Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu.
The chief minister posted his pictures before and after filling the nomination at the Durg collector's office on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote: "Name — Bhupesh Baghel. Assembly Constituency — Patan. With the blessings of Chhattisgarh Mahtari (mother Chhattisgarh), today I have filed nomination as a candidate again from Patan assembly constituency."
Before filing the nomination, Baghel posted on X: "I always recount the day when I went to file my nomination for the first time. Today, I have left my Bhilai residence to file for nomination as a candidate from Patan. My wife Mukteshwari applied tilak, as always. Your love is my strength. For the self-respect of Chhattisgarhiya, I promise to always remain dedicated in serving you all."
Chhattisgarh is set to vote in two phases on November 7 and 17, and the results will be declared on December 3. The first phase of polling for 20 seats in Chhattisgarh will take place on November 7, and the remaining 70 seats in the state will go to the polls on November 17. The Model Code of Conduct has already come into effect in Chhattisgarh.