PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES PUBLIC PROGRAMME AT JAGDALPUR, CHHATTISGARH ON THE OCCASION OF BASTAR DUSSEHRA

The President of India graced a public programme at Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on the occasion of the Bastar Dussehra festival on October 23, 2026. Addressing the gathering, the President highlighted the unique cultural significance and community participation of the approximately two-and-a-half-month-long festival, and noted that local traditions such as the Muriya Darbar exemplify grassroots democratic practices. She observed that Chhattisgarh has emerged from the challenges of Naxal violence through coordinated central and state efforts and is advancing along the path of progress. The President also emphasized the importance of supporting tribal entrepreneurs, connecting them with markets, and learning from the nature-nurturing lifestyle of tribal communities to achieve equitable and inclusive development.