Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 14 (HBTV): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai flagged off free bus services for Maa Bamleshwari devotees during Shardiya Navratri.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister said that the Kali Mata Seva Samiti had arranged four free buses for devotees to visit the Maa Bamleshwari Temple in Dongargarh, which were flagged off from Akashvani Chowk, Raipur.
‘On the auspicious occasion of the Shardiya Navratri festival, today, four free buses arranged by the Kali Mata Seva Samiti for the devotees to visit Maa Bamleshwari Temple, Dongargarh, were flagged off from Akashvani Chowk, Raipur, with best wishes,’ wrote Sai.
During the occasion, the Chief Minister congratulated the Kali Mata Seva Samiti for its efforts in facilitating free bus services for devotees over the years.
‘For 10 years, Kali Mata Seva Samiti has been providing bus services to the devotees of Maa Bamleshwari. Today, four buses have been flagged off for the devotees. We congratulate Kali Mata Seva Samiti for their work,’ Sai told reporters.
The Chief Minister extended his wishes for the devotees’ safe and smooth journey, praying for peace and prosperity across the state.
‘Wishing all devotees a safe and smooth journey and darshan. May Maa Bamleshwari fulfil everyone's wishes, and may happiness, peace, and prosperity prevail in the state—this is our prayer,’ he said.
The event was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, Cabinet Minister Tankaram Verma, MLA Sunil Soni, Purandar Mishra, and several other public representatives and devotees.
Earlier, CM Sai interacted with members of the Dhurwa community in Jagdalpur, where he emphasised that the true identity of Chhattisgarh lies in its tribal traditions and culture.
Sharing his sentiments on X, he wrote that he felt a sense of warmth and belonging among the Dhurwa community.
‘The true identity of Chhattisgarh lies in our tribal traditions and culture. Upon coming among the Dhurwa community, I felt a sense of warmth and belonging. The affection and respect received through the offering of chhatri, tuwal, koti, and bow-and-arrow symbolise our deep cultural roots,’ the post read.
During his visit, the Chief Minister also inaugurated newly constructed buildings of the Dhurwa community at the Jagdalpur Van Vidyalaya campus. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, Minister Kedar Kashyap, MP Mahesh Kashyap, and others were present on the occasion.
(ANI)