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CM participates in Deepotsav at Bhuiyanpani in Lailunga; announces ₹1 crore for multi-facility building at Gurudham and ₹29 lakh for Mahatari Sadan
Raipur: On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited Bhuiyanpani village in Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district to attend the Deep Mahotsav at Gurudham. He paid homage before the idols of his revered spiritual mentors Sant Gurudev Swami Dhanpati Panda Ji and Smt. Premshila Panda, offering prayers for the peace, prosperity, and happiness of the people of the state.
Extending warm Diwali greetings, the Chief Minister said, “May this festival of lights bring brightness to every home and fill every life with happiness, prosperity, peace, and love.” During the program, he also performed Jalabhishek on the Shivling at the Shiva temple and offered prayers at the Hanuman temple and the sacred Banyan tree.
CM Sai remarked that it is due to the blessings of saints and the faith of the people that a farmer’s son could become the Chief Minister. He said that in the 22 months of his tenure, the state government has worked with the highest priority to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guarantee schemes on the ground. The government, he said, is committed to good governance, transparency, and development for every citizen of Chhattisgarh.
Highlighting welfare initiatives, the Chief Minister said that farmers have received pending bonuses for two years, the paddy procurement limit has been increased to 21 quintals per acre, and the support price of paddy fixed at ₹3,100 per quintal. Under the Mahatari Vandan Yojana, women are receiving ₹1,000 per month as financial assistance. A total of 18 lakh houses have been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The e-governance system has been launched, and strict actions are being taken against corruption. He added that schemes such as the Landless Labourers Assistance Scheme, Tendu Leaf Procurement at ₹5,500 per standard bag, Ramlala Darshan Yojana, and Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana are being effectively implemented across the state.
During the program, CM Sai announced the construction of a multi-facility building worth ₹1 crore at Gurudham, ₹29 lakh for Mahatari Sadan, along with the installation of high-mast lights, beautification of the pond, bore-well drilling, and other essential works in the Gurudham premises.
Lok Sabha MP Radheshyam Rathiya extended Diwali greetings to all attendees, saying that there is no greater guiding force than a Guru. “The Guru is the beacon of light who leads us from darkness to knowledge, discipline, and morality,” he said. “The Guru’s inspiration brings true joy, inner peace, and supreme happiness in life. His guidance makes life meaningful.”
The event was also attended by Rajya Sabha MP Devendra Pratap Singh, Mayor Jeevardhan Chauhan, President of the Sant Sanatan Dharmadevi Sant Samaj Sahdev Panda, District Panchayat Vice-President Deepak Sidar, Satyanand Rathiya, and a large number of local public representatives and devotees.
