<p>Chhattisgarh Health Minister T S Singh Deo on Thursday said he had not yet decided whether he would contest the next Assembly election, but would consult his supporters before taking any decision.</p>.<p>The Congress leader, who is locked in a power tussle with Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, had said on December 20 that he will take decision about his future ahead of the state elections which are due in 2023.</p>.<p>The statement created a stir within political circles.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/congress-seeks-white-paper-on-farmers-income-1176212.html" target="_blank">Congress seeks white paper on farmers' income</a></strong></p>.<p>Asked about this on the sidelines of a program here, the minister told reporters that they should wait for some time.</p>.<p>"I have not made up my mind yet. Otherwise, during earlier elections held in 2008, 2013 and 2018, I was willing to contest (from early on). But this time I have not made up my mind, but I will ask people before taking any step."</p>.<p>In July, Singh Deo gave up his Panchayat and Rural Development department, indicating his resentment over not getting the chief minister's post, though he continues to hold his other four portfolios.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/congress-opposes-remote-voting-for-migrant-workers-calls-for-restoring-trust-in-electoral-system-1176266.html" target="_blank">Congress opposes remote voting for migrant workers, calls for restoring trust in electoral system</a></strong></p>.<p>Singh Deo's supporters claim that when the Congress came to power in 2018, it had been agreed that he would be made chief minister for half the term.</p>.<p>The party leadership has denied that any such deal was struck.</p>
<p>Chhattisgarh Health Minister T S Singh Deo on Thursday said he had not yet decided whether he would contest the next Assembly election, but would consult his supporters before taking any decision.</p>.<p>The Congress leader, who is locked in a power tussle with Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, had said on December 20 that he will take decision about his future ahead of the state elections which are due in 2023.</p>.<p>The statement created a stir within political circles.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/congress-seeks-white-paper-on-farmers-income-1176212.html" target="_blank">Congress seeks white paper on farmers' income</a></strong></p>.<p>Asked about this on the sidelines of a program here, the minister told reporters that they should wait for some time.</p>.<p>"I have not made up my mind yet. Otherwise, during earlier elections held in 2008, 2013 and 2018, I was willing to contest (from early on). But this time I have not made up my mind, but I will ask people before taking any step."</p>.<p>In July, Singh Deo gave up his Panchayat and Rural Development department, indicating his resentment over not getting the chief minister's post, though he continues to hold his other four portfolios.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/congress-opposes-remote-voting-for-migrant-workers-calls-for-restoring-trust-in-electoral-system-1176266.html" target="_blank">Congress opposes remote voting for migrant workers, calls for restoring trust in electoral system</a></strong></p>.<p>Singh Deo's supporters claim that when the Congress came to power in 2018, it had been agreed that he would be made chief minister for half the term.</p>.<p>The party leadership has denied that any such deal was struck.</p>