Jagdalpur, Oct. 23 -- President of India Droupadi Murmu attended and addressed a public programme in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, today on the occasion of Bastar Dussehra.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said Bastar Dussehra is a vibrant symbol of Chhattisgarh's cultural pride and collective faith. She described the participation of the entire community in the festival as extraordinary, adding that its various rituals foster a deep sense of connection and kinship among different sections of society.

The President said Chhattisgarh had long endured the scourge of Naxalism. Through coordinated efforts by the central and state governments, the region has been freed from the menace of Naxal violence and is now progressing rapidly. She e...