India, July 31 -- justify;">President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday hosted a 209-member delegation from Chhattisgarh's Bastar region at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she interacted with tribal representatives, cultural performers and awardees associated with Bastar Pandum 2026. During the special event, the President personally served food to the guests and praised Bastar's rich tribal traditions, cultural heritage and community institutions.

The delegation, led by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, included traditional tribal leaders such as Manjhis and Chalkis, winners of Bastar Pandum 2026, Padma Shri awardees, public representatives and senior government officials. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma a...