India, Oct. 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed a public programme at Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh today (October 23, 2026) on the occasion of Bastar Dussehra.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Bastar Dussehra serves as a vibrant symbol of Chhattisgarh's cultural pride and collective faith. The manner in which the entire community participates in the Bastar Dussehra festival is truly extraordinary. Various rituals of this festival foster a deep sense of connection and kinship among different sections of society.
The President said that Chhattisgarh has long endured the scourge of Naxalism. Through the coordinated efforts of the central and state go...