English: He was elected to Chhattisgarh legislative assembly in 2000 and was the first leader of opposition in the assembly.
Telugu: 2000 ఏడాదిలో ఛత్తీస్గఢ్ అసెంబ్లీకి ఎన్నికై మొదటి ప్రతిపక్ష నేతగా కొనసాగారు.