The Chhattisgarh Assembly recently saw a dramatic and lengthy session where the Congress presented a no-confidence motion against the ruling BJP government led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The debate, starting on Friday, July 17, 2026, extended into the early hours of the next day, finally concluding on Saturday, July 18, 2026, after more than 14 hours of discussions. Despite heated exchanges, the motion was defeated by voice vote, leading to the adjournment of the House sine die, marking the end of the monsoon session.
Under the leadership of Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, the Assembly engaged in intense discussions on various issues including rice distribution, ration cards, e-KYC problems, and the Mahatari Vandan Yojana. The Congress staged a walkout following chaotic proceedings, with the House later adjourning sine die and the next sitting date set for the second week of December. The session commenced with inquiries regarding the availability and distribution of rice under central and state pools.
During the session, Congress members raised concerns about the status of different types of ration cards, questioning the rationale behind the state’s additional families and the financial implications. Minister Dayaldas Baghel provided details on distribution norms for various categories of families and addressed concerns about discrepancies in figures and excess state cards. Opposition leader Dr. Charan Das Mahant criticized the government’s handling of poverty-related issues and demanded more data on families above the poverty line.
