PM Modi hails Bastar Pandum festival, says Bastar now symbol of culture, confidence and development

February 10, 2026 11:40 AM

PM Modi hails Bastar Pandum festival, says Bastar now symbol of culture, confidence and development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the people of Chhattisgarh for the special celebration of the ‘Bastar Pandum’ festival, saying the event showcased the rich culture, traditions and tribal heritage of the Bastar region while reflecting its transformation into a symbol of development and self-confidence. The festival, held from February 7 to 9, emerged as a major cultural platform highlighting Bastar’s tribal identity through art, music, dance, handicrafts and indigenou...

‘Lay down arms, join mainstream of development’: Amit Shah renews appeal to Maoists in Bastar

February 9, 2026 5:27 PM

‘Lay down arms, join mainstream of development’: Amit Shah renews appeal to Maoists in Bastar

Declaring that the fight against Naxalism is not directed at individuals but focused on ensuring the safety and future of tribal villages, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated his call for Maoists to lay down their arms and join the mainstream of development. He was addressing a gathering of tribals in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on Monday during the concluding ceremony of the Bastar Pandum festival. He urged those still carrying weapons to surrender, assuring them of dignified rehabilitation...

Phase 2: Peaceful Voting Across 13 States/UTs, Over 60% Turnout

September 16, 2024 6:01 PM

Phase 2: Peaceful Voting Across 13 States/UTs, Over 60% Turnout

  Voters from across 13 States/Union Territories turned out in large numbers today for the second phase of General Elections 2024. Despite scorching temperatures, approximately 60.96% of eligible voters had cast their ballots by 7 PM.   The polling was peaceful and 102 villages in Bastar division witnessed polling in Lok Sabha for the first time.   From bustling cities to remote villages, citizens of all walks of life, ranging from newlyweds to senior citizens, tribals to IT professional...

Prime Minister Modi to hold rally in Nagpur today in support of NDA’s Ramtek candidate

September 16, 2024 4:37 PM

Prime Minister Modi to hold rally in Nagpur today in support of NDA’s Ramtek candidate

After holding election rallies in Chhattisgarh's Bastar and Chandrapur in Maharashtra, in addition to taking out a colourful roadshow down South, in Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nagpur on Wednesday for an election rally in the Ramtek constituency in support of the Shiv Sena (ruling Eknath Shinde faction) candidate Raju Parwe. The rally is bolstering public support for the Shiv Sena candidate. Earlier on March 24, senior state Congress leader and Umred MLA, Raju Parwe, joi...

Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi to address rally in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar today

September 16, 2024 5:08 PM

Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi to address rally in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to kick off the Lok Sabha campaign for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Chhattisgarh by addressing a rally in Chhattisgarh's Bastar on Monday. Chhattisgarh Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap on Sunday said that the Prime Minister would start the Vijay Sankalp Shankhnaad rally, which is starting from Bastar. "Prime Minister's Vijay Sankalp Shankhnad Maharally is starting here from the land of our Bastar. He will address a rally in Aamabal village in Bhanpuri in ...