Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Singh Chouhan remained the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh for 12 years and is also a member of the BJP’s parliamentary board, its apex decision-makingbody.
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Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday indicated his unwillingness to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, saying he wants to work in the state, reported PTI.
There have been reports that Chouhan, who is also BJP vice president, may be fielded from one of the seats but the party leadership has so far not made any official comment.
“I had said that my wish is to work in Madhya Pradesh. I will accept whatever the party decides,” he told reporters when asked if he would be contesting the general election.
The BJP is yet to announce its candidates for several seats, including Bhopal and Vidisha, in Madhya Pradesh. Chouhan had won from Vidisha for five consecutive terms before he resigned in 2006 after becoming the state’s Chief Minister.
Chouhan remained the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh for 12 years and is also a member of the BJP’s parliamentary board, its apex
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