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.
City Congress chief Kulbir Singh Chhabra has termed the construction of a badminton court under Rajnandgaon flyover as unconstitutional, accusing BJP of corruption and displacing small vendors.
Tensions escalated in Rajnandgaon's Mohrad area as hundreds of Congress workers and locals gheraoed the Basantpur police station demanding the immediate arrest of BJP functionary Sanjay Singh, the alleged mastermind behind the Mohrad firing incident. Congress leaders alleged that the BJP is protecting criminals involved in illegal sand mining and warned of mass protests if justice is delayed further.
Rajnandgaon City Congress, led by Kulbir Singh Chhabra, submitted a memorandum to the Governor protesting the unchecked illegal liquor trade and rising crime. The party accused BJP leaders of sheltering bootleggers and demanded urgent action to restore safety in the city once known for peace and culture.
Shri Gurucharan Singh Chhabra, a devout and beloved figure in Rajnandgaon and father of City Congress President Kulbir Singh Chhabra, passed away recently. Remembered for his spiritual dedication and vibrant personality, leaders from all walks of life gathered to pay homage and express their condolences.