File photo of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. (Image: News18)
During the program called ‘Bharose Ka Sammelan’, he and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the Adivasi Parab Samman Nidhi scheme, under which financial assistance will be provided to gram panchayats in scheduled areas.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday sounded the poll bugle in Chhattisgarh, asking the people of the state to repose faith in her party and targeting the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Addressing a gathering at Lalbagh Maidan in Jagdalpur town, the headquarters of Bastar district, he said Bastar, which was earlier known for Naxal violence, has now become a “brand” and “you (tribals of the region) will be brought to the country”. You have gained recognition all over the world and abroad because of your handicrafts, other arts and processed food products.” Assembly elections are due in the Congress-ruled state this year.
During the event, titled ‘Bharose Ka Sammelan’, he and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the Adivasi Parab Samman Nidhi scheme, under which financial assistance is provided to gram panchayats in scheduled areas for organizing tribal festivals, fairs and religious events. Will.
“…the Bhupesh Baghel government is working to empower the people of the state. It didn’t violate your trust. You have seen 15 years of BJP’s rule and also trusted them. But what happened? Then only ‘Bhaya, Bhuk and Bhram’ (Fear, Hunger and Corruption) dominated.
“Your lands were taken away and you were handcuffed. They made you dependent, not self-sufficient. They broke your confidence and ignored your pain… The Congress government returned your pride and worked to empower you.
Gandhi Vadra said that during the BJP rule (2003–2018), looting of people, corruption and “ignoring people’s pain” had become normal.
“Now you are seeing a government which is working day and night for your upliftment and development, now it is up to you to decide whom you will support,” he said.
Chief Minister Baghel was present as the chief guest in this programme, in which tribals from seven districts of Bastar region participated in large numbers.
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