Congress is out of power in Chhattisgarh, but the party is continuously trying to strengthen its hold in the politics of the state. In this series, such a political development has come to light, which has increased the discussion in the politics of the state as well as in the Satnami society. Dhal Das, elder brother of cabinet minister in Chhattisgarh government, Guru Khushwant Saheb, has joined Congress. Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel himself gave him the membership of Congress by making him wear Gamchha.
After joining Congress, Dhal Das said that in independent India everyone has the freedom to choose the political path as per their choice. He told that he had not talked to his brother and father before joining Congress. Dhal Das also admitted that his joining Congress would have an impact on the Satnami community.
When Dhal Das was asked that if Congress fields him in the coming elections against his younger brother Guru Khushwant Saheb, will he contest the elections? On this he clearly said that yes, he will definitely contest the elections. After his statement, the question is also being raised whether two members of the same family can be seen face to face in the election field in the future.
Who is Dhal Das?
- Dhal Das is the elder son of religious leader Bal Das of Satnami community. His younger brother Guru Khushwant Saheb is currently a cabinet minister in the Chhattisgarh government and is an MLA from Arang assembly seat.
- Khushwant Saheb has the responsibility of Skill Development, Technical Education and Employment and Scheduled Caste Development Department.
- Guru Khushwant Saheb had joined BJP some time before the 2023 assembly elections. After this, BJP fielded him from Arang Assembly seat and he was elected MLA.
- Now his elder brother's joining Congress is also considered important because both the brothers are seen standing with different political parties.
- This entire incident has also intensified the political discussion regarding the family of Guru Bal Das. On one hand, the younger son of the family, Guru Khushwant Saheb, is with BJP and is holding the responsibility of a minister in the state government, while the elder son Dhal Das is now starting his political innings with Congress.
Why is this event so important?
- Satnami community is considered to have an important social and political influence in the politics of Chhattisgarh. The role of this society is important in many assembly seats of the state. In such a situation, the joining of a person belonging to an influential family of Satnami community in Congress is being considered politically important for the party.
- Guru Bal Das and his family are said to be related to the lineage of Baba Guru Ghasidas Ji. The religious and social presence of this family is important in the Satnami society and its influence is also considered to be in the Scheduled Caste category. In such a situation, Dhal Das's joining Congress is not only being seen as a person changing party, but discussion has also started about its social and political impact.
Now the biggest question is that how much will Dhal Das's joining Congress affect the politics of Chhattisgarh in the future. Especially when his younger brother Guru Khushwant Saheb is a minister in the BJP government and both the brothers are active in parties with different political ideologies. If in future Congress fields him from Arang, then this contest may turn into a political battle of brother versus brother.