In the Dantewada Assembly by-election, Devti Karma has been officially declared its candidate by the Congress. After the high command meeting in Delhi, Devati Karma's name was confirmed . Karma's name was approved after a high level meeting of party leaders in Delhi which went on for several hours. AICC Chhattisgarh in-charge PL Punia has also confirmed the news.

The Voices reported her candidature last evening.