Rawat told reporters the party will take a call about its political strategy in the state, and noted that holding or not holding the bypoll is the EC's prerogative
Rawat handed over the resignation letter to Governor Baby Rani Maurya past 11 pm, hours after returning from Delhi where he was summoned by the top BJP leadership on Wednesday
He was made the chief minister replacing Trivendra Singh Rawat in March this year, a move few foresaw
Elections in the state are slated for March 4 and 8
It is expected that there would be again a close contest between the BJP and Congress