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Chhattisgarh CM Sai welcomes President Murmu in Bastar, criticizes Congress
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🗓 07 Nov 2026, 03:39 PM
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai welcomed President Droupadi Murmu to Bastar, stating that the Congress party has historically treated tribal communities merely as a vote bank.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai recently hosted President Droupadi Murmu during her visit to the Bastar region. The visit marked a significant political moment as the state leadership engaged with the head of state in the tribal-dominated area.
During the interaction, Chief Minister Sai addressed the political dynamics of the region. He asserted that the Indian National Congress has historically utilized tribal communities primarily as a 'vote bank' for electoral gains, rather than focusing on their holistic development.
The remarks highlight the ongoing political discourse in Chhattisgarh regarding the representation and welfare of the Adivasi population. The President's visit to Bastar is seen as a key engagement with the local populace and tribal leaders in the state.
During the interaction, Chief Minister Sai addressed the political dynamics of the region. He asserted that the Indian National Congress has historically utilized tribal communities primarily as a 'vote bank' for electoral gains, rather than focusing on their holistic development.
The remarks highlight the ongoing political discourse in Chhattisgarh regarding the representation and welfare of the Adivasi population. The President's visit to Bastar is seen as a key engagement with the local populace and tribal leaders in the state.