Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel to present budget on Monday

This will be the last full budget of the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government in Chhattisgarh, which will witness an assembly election later this year

Updated on: Mar 5, 2023, 20:36:56 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel will present the last full budget of the Congress government in the state assembly on Monday.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. (PTI File Photo)

The budget session of the Chhattisgarh assembly started on March 1. The state will witness an assembly election later this year.

“Our state is leading the path of the country. Public perception has changed. The budget that I am going to present on Monday will give the dreams of our state a new reality which will talk not in the sky but on the ground,” said Baghel in a video statement on Sunday.

Baghel further said that people of the state are acquainted with the difficulties that came along the way in the last couple of days.

“…Be it the global COVID pandemic or the other challenges, people of the state are aware about the problems they have faced. But I feel proud in saying that we have overcome all the challenges and we are one of the best states in economic management,” he said.

“It’s the result of your trust that while the country is facing recession the markets in Chhattisgarh are blooming. We have the lowest unemployment rate in Chhattisgarh. We have broken the record in paddy procurement and the new schemes have reached the tribal community and the health-education model of Chhattisgarh is being accepted by the other governments of India,” the chief minister added.

“I would also like to say to you that people used to remember only Naxal incidents when they heard of Chhattisgarh, today we are proud of hosting the first international cricket match. Celebrity cricket league was completed recently. So much has changed suddenly that the people of the country are curious to come to Chhattisgarh,” Baghel said.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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