Raipur : On the occasion of Kartik Purnima today, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai reached Mahadev Ghat on the banks of the holy Kharun river in the capital Raipur and took darshan of Shri Hatkeshwar Mahadev and Maa Kali. He prayed to Shri Hatkeshwar Mahadev and Maa Kali and wished for the prosperity of the people of the state. Chief Minister Shri Sai greeted the devotees gathered for Kartik bath at the holy Mahadev Ghat and wished everyone a Happy Kartik Purnima. On this occasion, a large number of devotees including Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Saw and MLA Shri Motilal Sahu were present.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the Punni Mela organised at Mahadev Ghat on the occasion of Kartik Purnima is very popular. People from far and wide come to participate in it with great devotion. Shri Sai said that our cultural and religious traditions not only strengthen our faith but also fill our lives with joy.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that through Shri Ramlala Darshan Yojana, we have made free arrangements to send the people of the state to Ayodhya for darshan of our beloved Lord Shri Ram. Giving information about the early launch of the Chief Minister Tirthdarshan Yojana, Shri Sai said that citizens above 60 years of age will be able to go on pilgrimage. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that from today we have started purchasing paddy from more than 25 lakh farmers of the state. On the occasion of Tribal Pride Day, tribal artists from all over the country performed captivating dances in the capital. Today, he also shared with the people the information about the implementation of the new Industrial Development Policy 2024-30.