The opposition party Congress has also claimed victory along with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the Raipur South by-election. Deputy Chief Minister Arun Saw from BJP and Congress State President Deepak Baij on the other hand have claimed that the second Diwali will be celebrated in Chhattisgarh on November 23 (the day of counting of votes).
On the other hand, on the Congress’s protest over the Balrampur incident, Arun Saw said that the Congress party leaders are fighting for their existence. Congress has no concern with Chhattisgarh and the public. Congress is doing politics to save its position and spread confusion among the public. The public is watching the politics of Congress.