Congress Party in Chhattisgarh Advocates for BJP Veteran Ramesh Bais' Appointment as Vice President of India
The race for the upcoming Vice Presidential election in India is gaining momentum, with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) considering potential candidates from various sectors, including current governors, senior party leaders, and serving Union ministers [1].
Amidst this political turmoil, the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (CPCC) has urged the NDA to consider a leader from Chhattisgarh for the position. Deepak Baij, the CPCC president, believes that a leader from the state would do justice to Chhattisgarh by ensuring local interests receive attention and acknowledgment on the national stage [2].
Deepak Baij has specifically proposed Ramesh Bais, a veteran BJP leader from Chhattisgarh and a seven-time MP, for the role [3]. Ramesh Bais has previously served as the governor of Jharkhand, Tripura, and Maharahstra. However, the BJP has not expressed any support for Bais for the position [4].
The BJP's response to the CPCC's demand is that Chhattisgarh has received adequate representation at all levels, including the Union ministry [5]. However, Deepak Baij believes that Chhattisgarh has not received adequate representation at the Centre compared to the Lok Sabha seats it has secured in recent elections [6].
The Election Commission has initiated the process for the election of the new Vice President of India [7]. While no definitive candidate list has been announced yet, the electoral process will follow constitutional procedures soon [1][4].
Meanwhile, the World Gold Council (WGC) has revised down its 2025 gold demand forecast due to a 12% fall in gold consumption in the first half of the year [8][9].
In summary, the race for the Vice Presidential election is heating up, with the NDA considering various potential candidates. The Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee's urging for a leader from Chhattisgarh is likely to enhance the state's national visibility and political influence, a common motive in regional political demands for high offices. However, no definitive candidate list has been announced yet, and the electoral process will follow constitutional procedures soon.
[1] India Today
[2] The Hindu
[3] The Times of India
[4] The New Indian Express
[5] The Indian Express
[6] The Hindustan Times
[7] The Economic Times
[8] The World Gold Council
[9] The Times of India
The ongoing politics surrounding the upcoming Vice Presidential election in India has caused a stir, with the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (CPCC) advocating for a local leader in policy-and-legislation matters, hoping to increase Chhattisgarh's influence in general-news arenas. Despite BJP's mention of sufficient representation for Chhattisgarh, the CPCC continues to emphasize the need for equal representation on a national level in line with the state's success in the Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, the World Gold Council has revised its 2025 gold demand forecast due to declining gold consumption in the first half of the year, presented in separate news reports.
