Tribal-Christian tensions in the Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh have become a key issue ahead of the state s elections on 7 November. Several seats in the Bastar region, including Narayanpur, Kondagaon, Keshkal, Antagarh and Chitrakot, are expected to be influenced by the issue. The ruling Congress party is concerned about losing support from Christian voters who feel abandoned by the government after a clash between tribal and Christian communities. The BJP has capitalized on this anger, with some predicting that a third party candidate could potentially win in Narayanpur. | Latest News India
BJP woos tribals with hope to win high-stakes Chhattisgarh Assembly polls thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The upcoming assembly elections in Chhattisgarh pose a challenge for the opposition BJP, as they seek to win the support of the tribal population, which has significantly influenced past election outcomes. The BJP has been making efforts to woo tribals by holding rallies and launching yatras in tribal areas. The ruling Congress, on the other hand, is hopeful of winning more tribal seats based on their government s welfare schemes.