Congress candidate for Mahasamund Lok Sabha seat Dhanendra Sahu will file his nomination papers on March 25 at Mahasamund collectorate.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel will attend the nomination rally to boost the winning prospects of former minister Sahu who is a powerful OBC community leader.
The BJP has dumped its sitting MP from Mahasamund Chandulal Sahu and announced candidature of a largely unknown face of Sahu community, Chunnilal Sahu.