As much affection as the people of Odisha have for Lord Jagannath, the same affection is also found in Chhattisgarh: CM Sai
Raipur, December 3
When people who are doing good work in public life are honored, not only do they feel good but it also inspires many people in society and they try to follow their ideals, said Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai..
CM Sai said this while addressing the Utkal Brahmin Samaj conference held in Raigarh today.
Chief Minister Sai said that the Utkal Brahmin Samaj has organized a program to honor the various dignitaries of the society. This is a very good initiative. On this occasion, he announced a grant of 50 lakh rupees for the construction of the Utkal Brahmin Samaj building in Raigarh.
The Chief Minister honored many dignitaries on the occasion of the Utkal Brahmin Samaj conference.
Chief Minister Sai said that Raigarh has been my Karmabhoomi. Many members of the Utkal Brahmin Samaj have been my good friends. They have been a part of my joys and sorrows. I keep getting information about social activities from them. Through social conferences, they promote progressive ideas. That is why the people of the Utkal Brahmin Samaj are at a better position in every field of public life.
Chief Minister Sai said that there are many similarities between the Chhattisgarhya culture and the culture of Odisha. As much affection as the people of Odisha have for Lord Jagannath, the same affection is also found in Chhattisgarh.
The Chief Minister said that education is the top priority for our government. Today we have also performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Nalanda campus to be built in Raigarh with an amount of 42 crores. Our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi wants to establish a knowledge-based society and for this it is very important that we provide our youth with a high-quality education system. Along with this, we have also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for works worth 135 crores in Raigarh district. These works will further enhance the look of Raigarh district.
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao and Finance Minister Shri OP Chaudhary also addressed the program. Shri Chaudhary announced a grant of 20 lakh rupees for the construction of the Utkal Brahmin Samaj building. In the conference, Raipur North MLA and State President of Utkal Brahmin Samaj Shri Purandar Mishra welcomed and congratulated Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao, and Finance Minister Shri OP Chaudhary for coming to the Utkal Brahmin Samaj conference. The office bearers of the Utkal Brahmin Samaj were present on this occasion.