Kumar Bahukhandi
President Droupadi Murmu acknowledges the farewell with folded hands before boarding her aircraft at Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur on Friday, October 23, 2026, as Governor Ramen Deka, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and other dignitaries bid her goodbye.Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai bid farewell to the President after her participation in Bastar’s cultural and traditional programmes
Key Highlights
- President Droupadi Murmu departs from Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur.
- Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai extend a warm farewell.
- Her visit includes prayers at Maa Danteshwari Temple and participation in Bastar Dussehra and the Muria Darbar.
- The President emphasises cultural preservation, education, community participation and respect for nature.
Raipur: President Droupadi Murmu concludes her Chhattisgarh visit and departs from Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur on Friday, October 23, 2026. Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai extend a warm farewell to the President, with ministers, public representatives and senior administrative officials also present at the airport.
Warm Farewell at Raipur Airport
President Droupadi Murmu receives a framed photographic montage from Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai before her departure from Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur on Friday, October 23, 2026. Photo:channel24india.com via CG/DPR
The Governor and Chief Minister greeted President Murmu before her departure, marking the conclusion of a visit centred on Bastar’s spiritual traditions, cultural heritage and community institutions.
A framed photographic montage was presented to the President at the airport. Before boarding the aircraft, she acknowledged those gathered to see her off with folded hands.
Prayers at Maa Danteshwari Temple
During her Bastar visit, President Murmu offered prayers at Maa Danteshwari Temple in Jagdalpur, seeking peace, happiness and prosperity for people across the country.
Governor Deka and Chief Minister Sai accompanied her during the temple visit and prayed for the well-being and continued progress of Chhattisgarh and its people.
The President’s participation brought attention to the deep faith associated with Maa Danteshwari and the deity’s enduring place in Bastar’s social and cultural life.
Recognition for Bastar’s Living Traditions
At the Bastar Dussehra celebration, President Murmu praised the shared responsibilities through which different communities sustain the approximately 75-day festival.
She highlighted the participation of villages and traditional representatives in chariot construction, rituals and other ceremonial duties, describing the festival as an expression of collective faith, cooperation and social harmony.
Her engagement with the Muria Darbar also focused on the importance of community dialogue and collective decision-making. She recognised the role of traditional institutions in bringing people together to discuss concerns and seek mutually acceptable solutions.
Education Alongside Cultural Preservation
A central message of the President’s visit was the need to advance education and development while safeguarding tribal identity.
She encouraged families to provide children with quality education and opportunities to progress, while keeping younger generations connected with their customs, traditional institutions and community values.
The President also highlighted the potential of tribal youth in sport and other fields, emphasising the importance of encouragement, resources and suitable platforms.
Nature and Inclusive Development in Focus
President Murmu underscored the close relationship between tribal communities and the natural environment, calling for the protection of forests and responsible use of natural resources.
Her remarks linked cultural preservation with opportunities for education, livelihoods and wider participation in development.
The visit concluded with the farewell at Raipur airport following her interactions with traditional representatives, public leaders and citizens in Bastar.
