Raman Singh Resigned as Chhattisgarh CM

Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh Resigned after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered a massive loss in the Chhattisgarh assembly elections 2018. Tendering his resignation, The CM Raman Singh said he takes the “moral responsibility” for the BJP’s defeat. Raman Singh had been the state’s chief minister for the past 15 years.

“I take the responsibility for this defeat because the poll was contested under my leadership. We will act as a strong Opposition and work for the development of the state,” he said. The Congress has outperformed the BJP in these assembly elections. Results as of 6:20 showed that the Congress had leads in 64 seats, the BJP in 16 and Others in 9.

Raman Singh Resigned, Speaking about the Chhattisgarh election results 2018, Raman Singh said: “We respect the mandate that the public has given. I congratulate Congress on this success. I consider it my luck to serve the public of Chhattisgarh for the last 15 years.”