Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Chhattisgarh’s Bastar on Saturday to attend the Bastar Dussehra celebrations and participate in the traditional Muria Darbar. He will also review anti-Naxal operations with security officials, emphasizing the Centre’s commitment
Home Minister Amit Shah. Filepic
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region on Saturday. Amit Shah, during his visit to Bastar, will participate in a series of culturally and strategically significant programmes.
As reported by news agency IANS, Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit comes in response to an invitation extended by the local Member of Parliament, the President of the Bastar Dussehra Committee, and tribal leaders known as Manjhis.
Following the requests of the Chhattisgarh leaders, the Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vijay Sharma, confirmed Shah’s itinerary.
They also highlighted that Home Minister Amit Shah will also be engaged with tribal traditions and regional festivities to give an encouraging initiative across the state.
As part of the Bastar Dussehra celebrations, Amit Shah will attend the Muria Darbar -- a traditional tribal council gathering – where he will dine with revered tribal priests, including the Manjhi, Gayta, and Perma, reported by IANS.
This symbolic gesture underscores the government’s outreach to indigenous communities and its recognition of their cultural heritage.
Following the Muria Darbar, Shah is expected to visit the Swadeshi Mela, a fair in Jagdalpur that showcases local handicrafts, indigenous products, and traditional arts.
Home Minister Shah’s presence at the mela is anticipated to boost morale among local artisans and promote the region’s self-reliant economy.
In addition to cultural engagements, the Union Home Minister’s visit also signifies strategic importance. Apart from engaging with the local people and leaders, Amit Shah is also slated to hold a high-level meeting with security force officials stationed in Bastar.
Home Minister Amit Shah’s discussion with the security forces will centre on the progress made in countering Naxal violence and the roadmap for eradicating the insurgency, as per IANS.
While highlighting Amit Shah’s visit to Chhattisgarh, Deputy CM Sharma said that “The government has set an ambitious target to resolve the Naxalite issue by March 31, 2026. The visit is being seen as a blend of cultural solidarity and administrative oversight, reflecting the Centre’s dual focus on tribal welfare and national security,” as cited by IANS.
With Bastar being a historically sensitive region due to Naxal activity, Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence is expected to reinforce the government’s commitment to peace, development, and inclusive governance.
(With inputs from IANS)
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