PM Modi to attend Chhattisgarh silver jubilee celebration on November 1

PM Modi to meet 2,500 children at Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, inaugurate Prajapita Brahma Kumaris building, dedicate Chhattisgarh Assembly, and open Tribal Museum.

Published on: Oct 25, 2025, 12:27:00 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the silver jubilee celebration of Chhattisgarh State Foundation Day (Rajyotsav 2025) on November 1, marking 25 years since the state’s formation, officials said Saturday.

PM Modi is scheduled to arrive in Raipur on the evening of October 31 and stay overnight in the state capital before taking part in multiple programmes the next day.

According to officials, five major events have been planned across Raipur as part of the Prime Minister’s visit. On November 1, he will interact with 2,500 children at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, inaugurate the new building of the Prajapita Brahma Kumaris organisation, dedicate the new Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly building, and inaugurate the Tribal Museum.

Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai described the visit as a matter of great pride for the people of the state. “On November 1, Chhattisgarh will complete 25 glorious years of its formation. This Silver Jubilee year is a celebration of the state’s achievements and progress,” he said.

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Highlighting the Centre’s and the state government’s coordinated efforts to tackle Maoist extremism, Sai said, “Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have shown strong resolve in the fight against Naxalism. The state’s effective rehabilitation policy has encouraged a steady rise in Maoist surrenders. The Prime Minister’s visit will further strengthen the spirit of development, trust, and renewed energy in Chhattisgarh.”

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Officials said detailed arrangements are being made for the Prime Minister’s programmes, which are expected to see participation from thousands of citizens as Chhattisgarh marks 25 years since its creation on November 1, 2000.

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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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