Raipur: The Chhattisgarh authorities hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday throughout its twenty fifth anniversary celebrations of the state’s basis.

The PM, working a packed schedule, inaugurated the state’s new Vidhan Sabha constructing and unveiled ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s statue. He additionally inaugurated a digitally-focused tribal museum within the metropolis. Later, he concluded the day on the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav (silver jubilee celebrations) in Nava Raipur.

The NDA authorities has targeted on Chhattisgarh for the reason that BJP’s landslide victory within the state within the 2024 state elections. The win was a shock to many observers. Since then, the “double-engine” authorities has been working tirelessly to alter the “picture” of the state from a Naxal hotbed to an industry-friendly one.

Throughout their speeches, each Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and PM Modi emphasised the event work and the examine on Naxalism within the state. The deadline to get rid of Naxalism from Chhattisgarh is 31 March 2026.

“We’re going to provide the Chhattisgarh that Atal ji dreamt of. In 2000, Atal Bihari Vajpayee efficiently oversaw the start of Chhattisgarh, and now, we’re going to provide you with a developed Chhattisgarh,” Modi advised the group.

A live performance in Nava Raipur

A large crowd gathered for the celebrations in Nava Raipur. Folks from all around the state, carrying cut-outs of Modi, squeezed into the venue.

Modi arrived on a chariot, waving to the individuals, as synthetic fog and confetti rose from all instructions. Earlier than he took the stage, the PM was felicitated with conventional gadgets, together with a gamcha, conventional headgear, and an enormous garland.

The PM inaugurated the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum Saturday, marking the state’s silver jubilee with a cultural gesture.

The digital-first museum will protect and showcase the historical past, tradition, and the often-overlooked contributions of tribal leaders, who fought for India’s freedom from the area. Amongst them is Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh, who performed a pivotal function within the battle in opposition to colonial rule. The museum’s focus, say BJP leaders, underscores the NDA authorities’s wider coverage thrust on honouring and integrating tribal heritage into the nationwide narrative.

Throughout his speech, Modi requested the viewers to carry up their cellphone flashlights and wave, marking 25 years of Chhattisgarh and signaling the daybreak of a brand new chapter. As the group acquiesced, the rally gave off a concert-like really feel.

“Our authorities is working tirelessly to scale back difficulties in your lives. At this time, electrical energy has reached each village in Chhattisgarh. And, Web entry has additionally reached there,” Modi mentioned from his platform.

He distributed ceremonial keys amongst residents who benefited from the PM Awas Yojana. Chhattisgarh had organized the griha pravesh (house-warming ceremony) for 3.51 lakh homes Saturday.

Quickly after Modi’s felicitation, the Chhattisgarh authorities additionally unveiled a brief film, saying improvement plans value Rs 14,260 crore for numerous railway, freeway, and expressway tasks, amongst others, within the state.

“A whole technology has not seen the time when Chhattisgarh had no roads. At this time, there may be a lot infrastructure,” Modi mentioned.

He additionally introduced a particular undertaking for the tribes of Chhattisgarh.

“Our authorities goes to protect tribal heritage and emphasise their improvement and welfare. The Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan will deliver improvement to 1000’s of tribal villages. This can be a undertaking value roughly Rs 80,000 crore. In impartial India, work on this scale has by no means been executed in tribal areas,” Modi mentioned. “Underneath the PM JANMAN Yojana, improvement work is being carried out in 1000’s of settlements of backward tribes.”

Modi additionally introduced Van Dhan Kendras, the place tribes can monetise the produce they procure from forests. Apart from the CM, former CM Raman Singh was current on the stage with the PM.

(Edited by Madhurita Goswami)

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