We will build a developed Chhattisgarh by following the ideals of Guru Ghasi Das Baba – CM Sai
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Raipur, October 3
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today attended the Guru Darshan and Sant Samagam Mela held at Bhandarpuri Dham in Arang tehsil of Raipur district as the chief guest. On the occasion, he performed bhoomipujan of 16 development works worth more than ₹162 crore, which include new road construction, widening, and strengthening works.
Chief Minister Shri Sai also announced the construction of a dome at the fairground, installation of streetlights on the Telasi–Bhandarpuri road, and the upgradation of Kutesar Primary School into a Middle School. He further declared that if five youths from the community wish to become pilots, the government would bear the entire cost of their training and ensure that they are made pilots.
CM Sai first paid obeisance at the Guru Gaddi and sought blessings for the prosperity of the people of the state. In his address, he said that by walking on the ideals of Guru Ghasi Das Baba, a developed Chhattisgarh can be built. “His teachings are rooted in humanity and equality. Guru Baba gave the message of unity to society, and as a result, the Satnami community today is moving forward on the path of progress and harmony,” he said.
Chief Minister Shri Sai recalled that it was his good fortune to have attended the mela last year as well in the capacity of CM. “But there is a big difference between last year and this year. Last year, when I came here, Guru Shri Khushwant Saheb from your community was an MLA. Today, he has become a Minister. He has been entrusted with the important responsibility of the development of Scheduled Castes and providing skill training and employment to the youth. We have immense expectations from the pride of your community,” he remarked.
Sai further said that development is taking place at a rapid pace across all regions of the state. “The promises made by our esteemed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to three crore people of Chhattisgarh are being fulfilled as ‘Modi ki Guarantee’. More than 9,000 government recruitments have been completed so far, and recently, the process has begun for recruitment to 5,000 posts in the Education Department,” he said.
Highlighting governance reforms, he stated that to ensure transparency in every government work, the Department of Good Governance and Convergence has been constituted, making Chhattisgarh the first state in the country to do so. “Our government is committed to corruption-free governance. No matter how powerful the individual, if found corrupt, they will not be spared,” he warned.
Chief Minister Shri Sai also said that during the tenure of Dr. Raman Singh, an authority was constituted for the development of the Scheduled Caste community. The present government has increased its budget from ₹50 crore to ₹75 crore.
*Religious and political leaders laud CM’s efforts*
Religious leader Guru Shri Baldas Saheb said the mela is a symbol of social harmony and unity. He expressed gratitude to CM Sai for elevating Guru Khushwant Saheb as a Cabinet Minister and said that not just the Satnami community but the entire state is today moving forward on the path of development.
Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh said that the tallest Jaitkham in the country, even higher than the Qutub Minar, is located at Giroudhpuri in Chhattisgarh. “This is not the achievement of an individual but the result of the inspiration of Guru Baba Ghasi Das,” he said. He added that CM Vishnu Deo Sai’s resolve for the upliftment of the poor and the advancement of the state is being realized. “Schemes are being designed in the interest of farmers, women, youth, and workers,” he noted.
Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said that today’s bhoomipujan of 16 development works worth more than ₹162 crore marks a historic step for the development of Arang constituency. He added that Chhattisgarh has been the birthplace of many saints and sages. “Under the leadership of CM Sai, the government is moving forward with the pledge of ‘We built it, we will nurture it’. More than 700 tenders have been issued for the development of roads across the state, and after the rains, the roads of Chhattisgarh will appear in a new form,” he said.
Cabinet Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb said that the mela is held every year in memory of Guru Ghasi Das Baba’s son, Guru Shri Balakdas Saheb, accepting the Guru Gaddi. “It symbolizes the ideals of Satnam Dharma. On this very day, Guru Shri Balakdas Ji accepted the spiritual seat and made Bhandarpuri his land of service,” he said.
The event witnessed the presence of RajaGuru, religious leader Guru Shri Baldas Saheb, Baba Guru Shri Dhaldas Saheb, Guru Shri Maksudan Saheb, Guru Shri Somesh Baba, Guru Shri Saurabh Saheb, MP Shri Kamlesh Jangde, CSIDC Chairman Shri Rajeev Agrawal, Apex Bank Chairman Shri Kedar Gupta, Raipur District Panchayat Chairman Shri Naveen Agrawal, MLA Shri Doman Lal Korsewada, former Assembly Speaker Shri Gaurishankar Agrawal, Smt. Mona Sen, Shri Amit Chimnani, Shri Shyam Narang, Shri Naveen Markandey along with several saints of the community and a large number of distinguished citizens.