Jagdalpur, Oct. 23 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Friday called for drawing lessons from the close relationship tribal communities share with nature, stressing that development must go hand in hand with environmental protection. She was speaking at a public gathering in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur city during the Bastar Dussehra celebrations.
Describing Bastar Dussehra as a reflection of Chhattisgarh's cultural pride and collective faith, Murmu said the festival stood out for the participation of the entire community. She noted that its rituals brought people from different sections of society together and strengthened their bonds.
The President also referred to Chhattisgarh's long struggle with Naxalism. She said coordinated efforts by the ...