RAIPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday graced the launching ceremony of Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav, marking 25 years of formation of the State.
Exclaiming India as the 'Mother of Democracy', he cited the resolve demonstrated during 'Operation Sindoor' is when the backbone of terrorism was broken.
India is now moving towards the eradication of Naxalism and Maoist terror. The Chhattisgarh during the last 25 years has emerged as a symbol of prosperity, security and stands at a new pinnacle of its aspirations”, the prime minister said.
Speaking after inaugurating the new Chhattisgarh legislative assembly building, cited as a model of technological integration and foresight, PM Modi said that Chhattisgarh will play a significant role in achieving the vision of a developed India by 2047 by inspiring other States to innovate and contribute to the mission.
“Legislative assembly is not just a place to make laws but a vibrant centre for shaping the state’s destiny. Every concept and rule coming forth from here should reflect the spirit of public service, the resolve for development and the belief in taking India to new heights while remaining connected to its heritage”, he opined.
He conveyed that the laws should be made to accelerate reforms, make people’s lives easier and remove needless government interference or unnecessary influence.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who also attended the occasion, praised the Chhattisgarh Assembly for upholding high traditions of dignity, dialogue and democratic practices.
The PM credited the transformation of Chhattisgarh to the hard work of the people and the visionary leadership of successive BJP governments. He unveiled a statue of the PM late AB Vajpayee in the premises.
He cited Raman Singh, Assembly Speaker and former CM, as an inspiring example of how a dedicated party worker, through hard work and commitment, can strengthen democratic institutions.
Recalling his time as a party worker, PM Modi said he spent considerable time in Chhattisgarh and learnt a lot. "He has been a witness to every moment of Chhattisgarh’s transformation," PM said.
He commended the visionary leadership of the Vajpayee government that led to the creation of Chhattisgarh in the year 2000. “And today, Chhattisgarh envisioned by him is filled with self-confidence and scaling new heights of development”, he added.
The PM inaugurated the first-of-its-kind Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial & Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum at Nava Raipur. Addressing the Brahma Kumaris at the inauguration of ‘Shanti Shikhar’—a modern centre for spiritual learning, peace and meditation, he cited his deep personal bond with the institution.
“Conduct is the highest religion, greatest penance and wisdom. The concept of world peace is an integral part of Bharat’s original philosophy”, he elucidated.
As part of the ‘Dil Ki Baat’ programme, PM Modi interacted with children successfully treated for congenital heart diseases in the ‘Gift of Life’ ceremony at Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital in Nava Raipur.
Earlier, he received a warm welcome from the enthusiastic crowd during the ‘Road Show’ on his arrival. Later in the day, he also addressed the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav at Nava Raipur.
He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 14260 crore covering key sectors such as roads, industry, healthcare and energy.
