Vishnu Deo Sai - tribal leader and former Union Minister - is the BJP's pick as the next Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, ending days of suspense. Mr Sai is close to former Chief Minister Raman Singh, who has been the party's tallest leader in the state. Soon after the news broke, celebrations took over at the Chief Minister designate's home. "I am very happy that my son has got the opportunity to serve Chhattisgarh," said a jubilant Mr Sai's mother.