Top CM candidates in the 4 states

ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2023:

Vasundhara Raje (Rajasthan) With a widespread following in Rajasthan, Vasundhara Raje, the two-time chief minister of the state, is the top contender for the CM post. However, she shares an uneasy relationship with the BJP’s top leadership.

Mahant Balaknath (Rajasthan) BJP’s Lok Sabha MP from Alwar, Mahant Balaknath, is already presenting himself as the ‘Adityanath’ of Rajasthan. But will the senior leadership give him the responsibility?

Divya Kumari (Rajasthan) The blend of regal heritage and a 'relatable, down-to-earth persona,' Divya Kumari is the favourite of many to lead the royal state Rajasthan.

Raman Singh (Chhattisgarh) Raman Singh, Chhattisgarh's former and longest-serving chief minister, who faded from public view following the Congress victory in 2018, is a possible CM candidate.

Arun Sao (Chhattisgarh) Arun Sao is the senior leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Abhayram Sao. He was born and raised in the Mungeli district and is a strong candidate for state chief minister.

OP Choudhary (Chhattisgarh) OP Choudhary, a Chhattisgarh-cadre IAS officer from the 2005 batch who contested against Congress' Prakash Shakrajeet Naik in Raigarh, is also a possible CM contender in Chhattisgarh.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Madhya Pradesh) Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Madhya Pradesh's longest-serving chief minister, has all resons to return as the state's chief minister.

Prahlad Patel, Narendra Singh Tomar, and Kailash Vijayvargiya (Madhya Pradesh) Apart from Shivraj Singh Chouhan, MP includes senior leaders like Prahlad Patel, Narendra Singh Tomar, and Kailash Vijayvargiya, whom the BJP might consider for the top post.

Anumula Revanth Reddy (Telangana) Reddy is the favourite to become Telangana's chief minister. He is the man of the moment, as the Congress party's fortunes in Telangana have taken a dramatic turn under his leadership.

Bhatti Vikramarka, Madhu Yashki Goud and Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy (Telangana) Apart from Reddy, the Congress can consider senior Schedule Caste (SC) leader Bhatti Vikramarka, as well as former MPs Madhu Yashki Goud and Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy.

Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and Komatireddy Raj Gopal (Telangana) MP Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and ex-MLA Komatireddy Raj Gopal are also hoping for a chance in Telangana.