Many stalwarts leaders might be in trouble with the new formula decided of distribution of tickets. The high command had decided the formula not to give ticket to those who have lost elections for two times. With the implementation of the formula, Arun Vora, son of Motilal Vora, the national treasurer of the Congress, ex-minister Bhupesh Baghel and others would not get ticket for the election.
Arun has continuously been defeated for three times from the Durg city seat. last time he lost the seat with less than 1000 votes. Ex-minister Bhupesh Baghel, after losing the Assembly election, lost the Raipur lS election also.