Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh : President of India Droupadi Murmu attended a public programme organised in Jagdalpur on Friday as part of the Bastar Dussehra celebrations. Highlighting the festival’s cultural and social significance, she called on people to learn valuable lessons from the nature-friendly lifestyle of tribal communities and emphasised the importance of protecting and preserving the environment.
Addressing the gathering, the President described Bastar Dussehra as a living symbol of Chhattisgarh’s cultural pride and collective faith. She said the extraordinary participation of people from different sections of society, along with the festival’s distinctive rituals, makes the celebration special.
Bastar Dussehra Reflects Tribal Culture and Collective Faith
President Murmu said the way communities come together during Bastar Dussehra demonstrates the festival’s ability to strengthen social bonds. The participation of diverse groups and the traditions associated with the celebration make it an important expression of the region’s cultural heritage.
The festival is deeply rooted in Bastar’s traditions and holds a special place in the cultural life of the region.
Chhattisgarh Moving Towards Progress, Says President
Referring to the state’s past challenges, the President said Chhattisgarh had suffered from Naxalism for a long time. She noted that coordinated efforts by the Central and state governments had helped the region move away from Naxal violence and advance towards development.
President Murmu also expressed satisfaction over intensified efforts to support tribal entrepreneurs through financial assistance and improved access to markets.
She expressed confidence that such initiatives would contribute to equitable and inclusive development and help India achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
President Emphasises Environmental Protection
The President highlighted the close relationship between tribal communities and nature, noting that many tribal traditions are centred on the worship of nature and the recognition of its life-sustaining importance.
She urged people to draw useful lessons from these nature-friendly ways of life as the country advances on its development journey.
President Murmu stressed that environmental conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources must remain important priorities alongside economic and social progress.
Interacts with Local Leaders at Muria Darbar
Before attending the public programme, President Murmu interacted with local Manjhis and Chalkis at the Muria Darbar in Jagdalpur.
She also visited a rangoli exhibition and a Dussehra exhibition, where she viewed displays associated with the region’s cultural traditions.
Earlier, the President visited the Maa Danteshwari Temple in Jagdalpur, where she offered prayers and performed worship.
Her visit highlighted the cultural importance of Bastar Dussehra, the contribution of tribal communities to the region’s heritage and the importance of inclusive development and environmental conservation.
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