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Bastar Marches Towards Development: CM Vishnu Deo Sai Says Golden Days Will Return with End of Naxalism
Raipur, April 5, 2025 – Addressing the Bastar Pandum Festival, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that Bastar is transforming, and this change will be permanent. He expressed confidence that the people of Bastar now seek freedom from Naxalism and wish to join the mainstream of development. Events like Bastar Pandum and Bastar Olympics are symbols of this public sentiment, he added.
Decisive Battle Against Naxalism: Commitment from Centre and State
CM Sai informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have resolved to eradicate Naxalism from the country by March 31, 2026. He stated that the continued success of security forces in Chhattisgarh is a testament to this mission. With the blessings of Goddess Danteshwari, he said, the goal will surely be achieved.
Bastar: A Land of Natural Beauty and Cultural Heritage
Describing Bastar as a natural paradise, CM Sai highlighted its waterfalls and dense forests of Abujhmad. He envisioned Bastar regaining its pride as tourists from across India and the world return. The participation of 47,000 artists in Bastar Pandum and 1.65 lakh youth in Bastar Olympics is the biggest proof of this transformation.
Bastar Pandum – A Symbol of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’
CM Sai stated that Bastar Pandum has brought to life the dream of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ envisioned by PM Modi. The festival saw participation from 47,000 artists from six neighboring states – Odisha, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh – showcasing tribal culture
