From unlettered Tribal minister to doctors, post-graduates in the fray
Friday, 27 October 2023
233 candidates, including senior tribal leader Kawasi Lakhma and former chief minister Raman Singh, are contesting in the first phase of elections in Chhattisgarh. Lakhma, known for his unique communication style, is a five-time legislator from the Maoist insurgency-hit Sukma district. Despite never attending school, he serves as the state's industry and excise minister. Singh, aged 71, holds a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery degree. The candidates have varying levels of education, with 51 being graduates or above.
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