BHOPAL: Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is expected to address two rallies on September 13 (Monday) in Niwari district, where bypoll is scheduled in Prithvipur assembly segment. Though the poll date is yet to be announced, ruling BJP seems to have started the preparations and the CM’s visit is also being seen in the same direction.
Earlier this year, former Congress minister and sitting party MLA Brajendra Singh Rathore passed away due to Covid-19 that has necessitated the bypoll.
Situated in the farthest end of Bundelkhand, Niwari is the latest district created by the BJP-government three years ago. Famous for Orchha’s Ram Raja temple, it borders the district of Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh.
The chief minister is scheduled to address rallies in Mohangarh town, considered as BJP’s stronghold and Prithvipur. Though BJP is yet to announce its candidate, the party faces a choice of plenty. There are a number of claimants for the party ticket, including the cousin of Sunil Nayak, a former BJP MLA from the region.
The sitting MLA from Tikamgarh, Rakesh Giri, is also raising voice for his wife, who is also the president of Tikamgarh nagar panchayat. Congress is almost certain to field Nitendra Singh Rathore, the son of the deceased MLA. He is already busy meeting people and seeking support.
The district collector and other administrative officials have started preparing for the CM’s visit and inspected the grounds where rallies would be held.
A senior party leader said that CM Chouhan is also likely to make announcements for development works in the district, especially in Prithvipur.
