Raipur
Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel was on Monday sworn in as the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. MLAs TS Singh Deo and Tamradhwaj Sahu, who were front-runners for the CM’s post, were sworn in as ministers.

Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Baghel, 57, and the two during the swearing-in ceremony at the Balbeer Juneja Indoor Stadium here.

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and former PM Manmohan Singh were among the leaders from across the political spectrum who attended the event. Baghel’s predecessor Raman Singh was also present. The Congress on Sunday named Baghel, a five-time MLA from Patan, to head the state Congress Legislature Party. Baghel, who took charge as state party chief after the 2013 polls, was credited for the victory in the recent polls where the Congress won 68 seats in the 90-member House.