Tag: Chhattisgarh Politics

A severe technical glitch that prevented hundreds of farmers from Keargi (B) village in Dongargaon tehsil from receiving procurement tokens has finally been resolved after former MP Abhishek Singh intervened and coordinated with state-level officials and NIC New Delhi. With token issuance restarted, affected farmers can now sell their paddy at the MSP.

BJP Cultural Cell in-charge Rajesh Gupta Agrahari has accused the Congress of promoting dynasty politics by favouring leaders’ sons over grassroots workers in the selection of city and district Congress presidents. He said the party’s internal promises of choosing leaders from among the “sons of the soil” have proved hollow, adding that this bias is driving many senior leaders away and weakening the Congress nationwide.

Just a day after assuming charge as Rajnandgaon City Congress President, Jeetu Mudliyar ignited the political atmosphere with a fiery protest that saw party workers torching an effigy of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai at Manav Mandir Chowk.

The BJP Minority Morcha has strongly criticized the Congress for expressing sorrow over the killing of Naxal commander Hidma, accusing the party of showing softness toward extremist groups and forgetting the Jhiram Valley massacre. BJP leaders Irfan Sheikh and Zaheer Abbas claimed that Congress has a history of indirect support to violent organisations, a stance they say exposes the party’s “double standards” on national security.

NDA’s landslide win in the Bihar Assembly elections sparked jubilant celebrations at Rajnandgaon’s Manav Mandir Chowk, where BJP workers gathered in large numbers to burst crackers, distribute sweets, and hail Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.

On the 25th Foundation Day of Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the state’s new Legislative Assembly complex in Nava Raipur, marking a defining moment in the Silver Jubilee celebrations. Blending sustainable architecture with rich cultural heritage, the Rs 324 crore eco-friendly complex honors the legacy of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and symbolizes the state’s journey from formation to a modern, self-reliant hub of governance and development. The event also featured major development announcements, a heartfelt tribute to tribal freedom fighters, and a call to preserve the environment under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign.

During the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Chhattisgarh Statehood, former Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh presented a commemorative memento to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the inauguration of the new Legislative Assembly building in Nava Raipur. Describing the structure as the “Temple of Democracy,” Dr. Singh said the grand and culturally inspired complex symbolizes the state’s progress, people’s aspirations, and commitment to democratic excellence. The state-of-the-art assembly showcases sustainable design, tribal heritage, and a modern vision for Chhattisgarh’s future.

Marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, BJP will organize a month-long Unity March across Rajnandgaon and nationwide, connecting Patel’s vision of national integration with PM Modi’s mission of a self-reliant India.

A grand celebration in Rajnandgaon marked the birthday of Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, where he hailed PM Modi’s 25 years of uninterrupted service and praised CM Vishnudev Sai’s leadership. BJP leaders and citizens alike lauded Dr. Singh as a “people’s leader” and architect of Chhattisgarh’s development.

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.

Mumbai Congress Acting President and AICC National Spokesperson Charan Singh Sapra, during his visit to Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki under the Organization Creation Campaign, called the initiative the “lifeline” of the Congress. He urged party workers to strengthen grassroots unity and safeguard tribal rights, asserting that the BJP government is working only to benefit capitalist friends at the cost of common people.

Senior Congress leader and Mumbai Congress Working President Charan Singh Sapra has begun a four-day tour of Rajnandgaon and the newly formed districts to supervise the party’s organizational restructuring process. Sapra, appointed as the official observer by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), will interact with local leaders, former ministers, and MLAs to prepare a panel for the appointment of new district presidents.