Shocker for Congress on tribal turf; BJP sweeps Bastar and Surguja

The Congress faced a major setback in the tribal-dominated areas of Chhattisgarh as the BJP emerged victorious in several seats. In the Bastar and Surguja regions, the BJP made significant gains, winning seats that were previously held by the Congress. The defeat of Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister TS Singhdeo, a potential contender for chief ministership, was a major blow for the Congress. The BJP capitalized on issues of alleged religious conversion and anti-incumbency sentiment to secure its victory.