Congress leader Kusum Dubey has criticised the Chhattisgarh Government over the reported increase in fees for aided, Swami Atmanand and PM SHRI schools, alleging that the revised fee structure will add to the financial burden on parents and students.
The Congress has accused the district administration of ignoring the Governor’s directives and alleged irregularities in the Ghumka liquor shop case, linking it to a ₹10 crore fraud and violation of public interest.
Congress spokesperson Rupesh Dubey has accused the Chhattisgarh government of administrative failures and protecting illegal activities across departments, alleging irregular appointments, excise violations, and selective action against illegal transport in Rajnandgaon.
Criticising the Union Budget presented by the Modi government, Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Kamaljeet ‘Pintu’ has termed it anti-village, anti-poor, anti-farmer and anti-middle class. He alleged that the budget offers no concrete relief to farmers, unemployed youth or small traders, while shifting welfare burdens to states and prioritising corporate interests.
Criticising the Union Budget 2026, Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary and Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha In-charge Shahid Bhai has termed the Centre’s “Viksit Bharat 2047” narrative hollow, stating that when even previous budget allocations remain unspent, long-term promises hold little value. He alleged sharp cuts in key social sectors and called the budget a complete failure in addressing economic challenges faced by common citizens.
Acting on the recommendation of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee president Deepak Baij, the Rajnandgaon District Congress Committee has carried out a major organisational reshuffle, appointing three key office-bearers in a move seen as strengthening grassroots coordination and media outreach ahead of upcoming political challenges.
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.
As part of the nationwide “Srijan Sangathan 2025” initiative launched by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), former minister and Rajnandgaon district in-charge Anila Bhediya led a high-level meeting to restructure mandal and sector committees. Held at Satnam Bhavan, the meeting aimed to energize grassroots workers, induct youth into the party's fold, and expose the BJP's alleged failures at the booth level. Senior Congress leaders and MLAs offered strategic suggestions, and appointments were made to key organizational posts in both urban and rural blocks of the district.
Congress has slammed the Chhattisgarh government's rationalization policy in education, alleging it will eliminate 32,000 teaching posts and promote private schools at the cost of public education, calling it a move against students' and teachers' interests.
Chhattisgarh PCC President Deepak Baij was warmly welcomed at Karma Jayanti celebrations in Rajnandgaon. Read more about the grand event and key attendees.