Raipur, May 3 -- In a refreshing departure from the rigid protocols of official tours, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai turned a routine visit into a memorable afternoon for the students of Bhaisamuda village.

During his visit to the Jashpur district as part of the Sushasan Tihar (Good Governance Festival) celebrations, the Chief Minister swapped policy discussions for a cricket bat, joining students at the Government Primary School, Chandagarh, for an impromptu match.

The sight of the Chief Minister stepping onto the pitch sparked immediate joy among the young players. Beyond the game, Shri Sai took the time to sit with the children, moving beyond formal inquiries to understand their daily lives.

He interacted with a local p...