Thrissur: According to sources, Padmaja Venugopal, who recently left Congress to join the BJP just days before the polls, may become the next Governor of Chhattisgarh. Unofficially, BJP leaders have indicated that the decision will be made as soon as the election results are announced.

However, Padmaja, while speaking to the Mathrubhumi, has stated that although she had heard it from several sources, she has not received any confirmation regarding the same. She also added that she believes the BJP will bring good to her and is confident that she won't face any stabbings or backlashes like in her old party.

Following health issues, Biswabhusan Harichandan, the current governor of Chhattisgarh, is planning to step down from his position. It is said that, to join BJP, Padmaja was offered either a seat in the lok sabha election or a good post.