Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai attended the 73rd Annual Convention of Brihanmaharashtra Mandal: Honored the intellectuals associated with the Marathi society
Raipur 11 January 2025: Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai today attended the three-day 73rd Annual Convention of Brihanmaharashtra Mandal organized at Chaubey Colony in the capital Raipur. He announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh for the successful organization of this great convention. On this occasion, Chief Minister Sai honored the intellectuals associated with the Marathi society who achieved special achievements by presenting them mementoes and praised their contribution to the society. Chief Minister Sai started his address by paying homage to the pioneers of Marathi society. He said that there is an unbreakable relationship between Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh and this is reflected in the cultural relations between the two. Being a neighboring state, this connection is also more comfortable. Referring to the era of CP Barar, Sai said that in that era Nagpur used to be the capital of both the regions and people’s representatives were nominated. My grandfather Late Budhnath Sai was a nominated MLA and I have a natural connection with Maharashtra. Sai remembered the eminent personalities of Marathi society including Balasaheb Deshpande, founder of All India Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram.
He said that Deshpande walked on the same path throughout his life which he had resolved to take. He dedicated his life to raising the standard of living of the tribals. The Chief Minister said that on this very day last year, Lord Ramlala was seated in his temple. He wished everyone on this auspicious day. He said that your convention has started on this auspicious day, it will definitely succeed in its objectives. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also released the souvenir of the annual convention of Maratha Mandal.
The Chief Minister said that the service-minded people of Maharashtra Mandal have a special contribution in other areas of public service including education. The Chief Minister said that we are also feeling proud by honoring talented people from this platform who have ensured their participation in different fields including literature, art, social welfare, health, environmental protection. He said that the combination of the culture of Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, brotherhood and respect for each other inspires us to stay united and work for the betterment of the society. The contribution of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the protection of Sanatan Dharma can never be forgotten. Our government is continuously working for the development of all sections. With the new industrial policy along with education, health, we are moving towards becoming a developed state with Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas-Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas. Such events should be organized to know the traditions and culture of neighboring states along with Chhattisgarhi culture. On this occasion, MLA Rajesh Moonat, MLA Sunil Soni, MLA Motilal Sahu, Brihanmaharashtra Mandal President Milind Mahajan, Raipur Maharashtra Mandal President Ajay Kale, Dr. Rampratap Singh and Dr. Sunil Kirwai along with people associated with the society were present in large numbers.