Navratri is a festival that strengthens enthusiasm, joy and harmony: CM Sai
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Raipur, September 30
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai joined several Garba celebrations in the state capital Raipur on the auspicious occasion of Navratri last night. He offered prayers to Matarani, seeking blessings for the prosperity, happiness and well-being of the state. The city of Raipur turned vibrant, soaked in Garba colours, with festive cheer prevailing everywhere.
CM Sai attended the Garba hosted by Shri Kachchh Kadva Patidar Samaj at Bhanpuri, the “Jhankaro 2025” organised by Shri Gujarati Lohana Mahajan Samaj at Aashirwad Bhawan, the “Rangeelo Raas 2025” at the Indoor Stadium, and the “Raas Garba Utsav” at Omaya Park. At these venues, members of the community welcomed the Chief Minister warmly with the traditional Kachchh turban and tilak. The lively beats of Garba and the colourful ambience were further energised by the Chief Minister’s presence, which infused excitement among the crowd.
Extending greetings of Sharadiya Navratri to the people, CM Sai said that Navratri is a festival that enhances enthusiasm, joy and goodwill. “This festival strengthens social harmony and spreads energy among the masses. In Chhattisgarh, the Goddess is worshipped in many forms, and with the blessings of this divine power, the state continues to move forward on the path of progress,” he said.
Chief Minister Shri Sai noted that Maa Danteshwari is revered in Dantewada, Maa Angarmoti and Bilaimata in Dhamtari, Maa Mahamaya in Sarguja and Ratanpur, and Maa Bamleshwari in Dongargarh. “These Shakti Peeths not only reinforce the spiritual faith of the people but also give Chhattisgarh a distinct identity as part of its cultural heritage,” he said.
Highlighting recent reforms, CM Sai said, “On the very first day of Navratri, our Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi implemented GST reforms, giving new momentum to the country’s economic activities. These reforms will not only make trade smoother but also provide direct benefits to consumers. Today, through the ‘Bachat Utsav’, citizens are witnessing significant savings in their pockets, which is infusing new energy into the economy.”
He further appealed to people to prefer indigenous goods while shopping. “Swadeshi not only strengthens the country’s economy but also creates opportunities for local production and self-employment. Adopting swadeshi is a major step towards achieving the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, and this will become the foundation of India’s prosperity,” he said.
The event was also attended by Raipur MP Brijmohan Agrawal, MLAs Motilal Sahu, Purandar Mishra, Sunil Soni, Anuj Sharma, former MLA Devjibhai Patel, local public representatives along with senior members of Shri Kachchh Kadva Patidar Samaj, Shri Gujarati Lohana Mahajan Samaj and a large number of distinguished citizens.