Raipur, 28 May 2025: On the auspicious occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar, a Vichar Sammelan is being organized at the Chief Minister’s residence, Raipur on 29 May. The program will start at 11.00 am, in which intellectuals, doctors, engineers, architects, lawyers, litterateurs and other prominent people from various sections of the society will participate. This seminar will be presided over by Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, while Rural Development Minister of Madhya Pradesh Government Prahlad Singh Patel will be specially present as the keynote speaker of the program. Bharatiya Janata Party Chhattisgarh President Kiran Dev and former Leader of Opposition of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly Narayan Chandel will also address the seminar.
The objective of the program is to convey the life philosophy of Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar, her social, cultural and administrative contributions to the present generation. Ahilyabai Holkar has left an indelible mark in Indian history through her good governance, love of justice and public welfare works. Through the seminar, his thoughts will be remembered and inspiration will be given to move forward on the path of social harmony and public service. This event is not only a tribute but also a source of inspiration, which will encourage the coming generations to contribute to nation building.