Raigarh, Jan. 27 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Jeevardhan Chauhan, a tea seller, as its official candidate for the post of Mayor. Chauhan has been a member of the BJP since 1996 and has worked as a grassroots worker for three decades.

"I couldn't believe it when I got the information that a tea seller was named as a candidate for Raigarh Mayor. I have been associated with Sangh for a long time. I am unable to control my happiness. I express my gratitude towards Sangh. BJP and MLA OP Chaudhary, who has given this chance to a poor person like me," Chauhan told ANI.

Born on January 6, 1979, Chauhan, the son of the late Kishori Lal Chauhan, began his career selling tea and paan on a cart near Mal Dhakka. He has been asso...