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An illustration of celebrating Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav 2026 and its theme, Sashakt Nari, Yuva Udaan. District-level programmes are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026. (channel24india.com/AI-generated)
Ministers, MPs and MLAs to attend programmes on November 2; exhibitions and cultural performances to highlight ‘Sashakt Nari, Yuva Udaan’ theme
Key Highlights
- One-day Rajyotsav programmes will be held at district headquarters across Chhattisgarh on November 2, 2026.
- The General Administration Department issued the chief guests’ list on October 27.
- Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu will attend in Janjgir-Champa; Deputy Chief Ministers Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma will attend in Bilaspur and Durg, respectively.
- Development exhibitions, cultural performances and distribution of benefits under welfare schemes are planned.
- Government buildings at district headquarters will be illuminated from November 1 to 3.
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government has announced the chief guests for district-level Rajyotsav 2026 celebrations, with ministers, Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly designated to attend programmes at district headquarters on November 2.
The General Administration Department issued the order on Tuesday, October 27. The one-day programmes will mark Chhattisgarh’s State Foundation Day celebrations and will feature development exhibitions, cultural presentations by local artistes and distribution of benefits under government schemes.
The theme for this year’s programmes is ‘Sashakt Nari, Yuva Udaan’, highlighting women’s empowerment and opportunities for young people.
District-wise list of chief guests
| District | Chief guest |
|---|---|
| Janjgir-Champa | Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu |
| Bilaspur | Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao |
| Durg | Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma |
| Surguja | Minister Ramvichar Netam |
| Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai | Minister Dayal Das Baghel |
| Kanker | Minister Kedar Kashyap |
| Korba | Minister Lakhan Lal Dewangan |
| Jashpur | Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal |
| Raigarh | Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary |
| Surajpur | Minister Laxmi Rajwade |
| Gariaband | Minister Tank Ram Verma |
| Rajnandgaon | Minister Gajendra Yadav |
| Koriya | MLA Bhaiyalal Rajwade |
| Bijapur | Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb |
| Balodabazar-Bhatapara | MP Brijmohan Agrawal |
| Bemetara | MP Vijay Baghel |
| Kabirdham | MP Santosh Pandey |
| Balrampur-Ramanujganj | MP Chintamani Maharaj |
| Mahasamund | MP Roop Kumari Choudhary |
| Sarangarh-Bilaigarh | MP Radheshyam Rathiya |
| Sakti | MP Kamlesh Jangde |
| Dantewada | MP Mahesh Kashyap |
| Balod | MP Bhojraj Nag |
| Sukma | MP Devendra Pratap Singh |
| Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki | MP Laxmi Verma |
| Mungeli | MLA Punnulal Mohle |
| Dhamtari | MLA Ajay Chandrakar |
| Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur | MLA Renuka Singh |
| Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi | MLA Amar Agrawal |
| Kondagaon | MLA Lata Usendi |
| Narayanpur | MLA Vikram Usendi |
| Bastar | MLA Kiran Deo |
Exhibitions and cultural programmes
Development departments will organise exhibitions at district headquarters to present their achievements, important schemes and successful projects. Local artistes will also perform during the celebrations.
The government has instructed district administrations to maintain decorum and dignity throughout the programmes. Beneficiaries will receive benefits under government welfare schemes as part of the events.
Government buildings to be illuminated
Government buildings at district headquarters will be decorated with lighting from November 1 to 3. The departments concerned will arrange the illumination from their respective budgets.
Collectors have been directed to finalise programme details in consultation with the designated chief guests and ensure that preparations are completed. The government has also instructed administrations to make arrangements for the participation of ministers, MPs, MLAs and other public representatives.
