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Chhattisgarh Congress will stage a protest and office lockdown in Rajnandgaon on October 13, denouncing the BJP government’s decision to end the Half Electricity Bill Scheme. The party accused the state of exploiting the poor through inflated power tariffs and vowed to continue its agitation until the hike is rolled back.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, in a high-level meeting with over 200 officials in Raipur, issued a strict warning against irregularities in procurements through the GEM portal. Citing recent audits that exposed discrepancies in medical and infrastructure bids, Sai emphasized transparency, accountability, and real-time monitoring. The directive includes third-party audits and weekly compliance reports, reflecting the government’s zero-tolerance approach to corruption as part of its wider reform agenda.

Senior IAS officer Vikas Sheel was sworn in as Chhattisgarh’s 13th Chief Secretary, signaling a major administrative shift under the BJP government. Known for his expertise in finance and planning, Sheel outlined priorities including digital governance, sustainable mining in Bastar, and skill training for 1 lakh tribal youths. CM Vishnu Deo Sai hailed his appointment as a milestone for “double-engine governance,” while the opposition demanded transparency in implementing investment pledges worth ₹7 lakh crore.

MP Santosh Pandey visited the remote tribal village of Hathijhola in Rajnandgaon and announced ₹15 lakh for the construction of a Baiga community hall. He praised the Baiga tribe's rich cultural heritage and emphasized the government’s commitment to preserving their traditions while promoting development through education, healthcare, and forest rights.

In a heartwarming testament to the success of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Chhowaram Sahu, a resident of Raveli village in Rajnandgaon district, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after receiving a newly constructed pucca house. During a local visit, District Panchayat member Dev Kumari Sahu discovered the home and praised the initiative that continues to transform lives across rural India.

Zila Panchayat President Kiran Ravindra Vaishnav, speaking at a Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti celebration in Karethi village, emphasized that Ambedkar’s principles remain key to building a self-reliant and developed India. She praised the Modi government for preserving his legacy and urged the youth to draw inspiration from his life.