Raipur is one of the Politically active cities of the Country.

Raipur has given a number of State and National level leaders who have held important offices in the governments .

The people of Raipur are known to be Politically conscious and cautious.

21 Assembly Seats & 1 Parliamentry Seat are there in Raipur district.

The Different Positions held by different leaders are as follows: Member of Parliament: Mr.Ramesh Bais of BJP(Representing Raipur for the 3rd consecutive term in the Parliament.He defeated the opponent Mr. Jugal Kishore Sahu(Congress) by a margin of 80000 votes in the 1999 LokSabha Elections.) Members of Legislative Assembly:Raipur(Gramin)-Mr. Tarun Chatterjee.Raipur(shahar)-Mr. Brij Mohan Agarwal..The other assembly constituencies of Raipur district are Abhanpur,Mandir Hasoad,Arang,Dharsiwa,Bhatapara,Baloda Bazar,Palari,Bhatgaon,Kasdol,Saraipali,Basna,Pithora,Khallari,Mahasamund,Rajim,Bindranavagarh,Sinhava,Kurud,Dhamtari. Mayor of Raipur :Mr. Tarun Chatterjee A no. of other veteran leaders like Mr. Vidya Charan Shukla, Mr. Shyama Charan Shukla also have fought for the cause of this region.