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In the run up to the polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah personally targeted Baghel during the campaign. In April this year, the state police arrested a journalist claiming that sex CDs of a minister was found in his possession and also registered an FIR against PCC chief Bhupesh Baghel under the relevant sections of the IT Act. The 57-year old OBC leader, who headed the state Congress organisation for the last five years, would head the new government.Baghel will be sworn-in as chief minister at a public function to be held at Science College grounds in Raipur on Monday at 4.30pm. RAIPUR: The warrior who razed the mighty BJP in Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel has been named the chief minister on Sunday as the Congress wrested power in a landslide victory after 15 years.After hectic deliberations with Congress president during the last four days, the 68-member Congress Legislature party (CLP) met at the state party headquarters where the name of Bhupesh Baghel was formally announced by AICC observer and senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday afternoon. Baghel, who belongs to Kurmi community, represents Patan assembly segment.In the process during the last five years, Baghel faced many odds from within infighting ridden party unit and his relentless efforts paid off leading to exit of former chief minister Ajit Jogi and his supporters from the Congress..