Raipur, August 20, 2023: Despite having a strong Congress government in Chhattisgarh the AICC today picked up only two leaders from the state for the all-powerful Congress Working Committee.
Of the two leaders, one is actually a CWC member whereas the other leader is a permanent invitee, although Chhattisgarh was contributing a lot for strengthening the party.
Home Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu is only picked up for the CWC membership from Chhattisgarh.
Rajya Sabha member Phulodevi Netam is made a permanent invitee in to the CWC.
AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge re-constituted the CWC with making 39 as members and 23 as permanent invitees.
Tamradhwaj Sahu is a known face in the state and was in the race for Chief ministership in 2018 assembly election.
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