Chief Minister hoists the tricolor in Bilaspur, 
Raipur. The 77th Republic Day was celebrated across the state with joy, patriotism, and pride, bolstering the strength of democracy, the supremacy of the Constitution, and a resolve for a developed Chhattisgarh. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai hoisted the national flag and took the salute at the joint parade at the main Republic Day function held at the Police Parade Ground in Bilaspur. He honored the families of martyred soldiers and police personnel and announced the 25th Anniversary of Statehood Medal for the Chhattisgarh Police Force. 
Extending Republic Day greetings to the people of the state, Chief Minister Sai stated that the Constitution of India is a strong foundation of our democratic faith, equality, and social justice. The state government is working with full dedication for the service, development, and prosperity of Chhattisgarh. In his Republic Day message, Chief Minister Sai detailed the state's achievements, public welfare schemes, progress toward Naxal eradication, empowerment of farmers, workers, and women, education, health, industrial development, and good governance.

The Chief Minister said that Republic Day is not just a day of celebration, but also a day to remember the great men and freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Paying homage to the framers of the Constitution, especially Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, he said that the Constitution symbolizes social harmony, equal rights, and freedom of expression. He described Baba Guru Ghasidas Ji's message of "Manke-Manke Ek Saman" as the soul of the Constitution and said that the Indian Republic has created an open society where every citizen can participate in nation-building

Chief Minister Sai said that Chhattisgarh recently celebrated its silver jubilee. Formed by former Prime Minister Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the state has embarked on a powerful journey of development in the past 25 years. He informed that the newly constructed building of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, the temple of the Constitution, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Decorated with paddy-stalk designs and folk art from Bastar and Surguja, this building is a symbol of Chhattisgarhi identity.
The Chief Minister said that this year, the 150th birth anniversary of the national anthem, Vande Mataram, was celebrated with reverence and respect across the state. From Konta in Sukma district to Sitamarhi Harchauka in Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, people sang Vande Mataram en masse. This is a true tribute to Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
Referring to the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Dharti Aba Bhagwan Birsa Munda and the Tribal Pride Day, the Chief Minister said that the tribal community made a historic contribution to the freedom struggle. He stated that the Martyr Veer Narayan Singh Tribal Freedom Fighter Digital Museum, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is the country's first digital museum, introducing today's generation to the sacrifices of tribal heroes.
Chief Minister Sai stated that Maoist violence has been a serious challenge to democracy, but under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chhattisgarh has adopted a decisive strategy. He stated that as a result of the indomitable courage of the soldiers and sustained operations, Maoist violence is now in its final stages, and the goal of making the state Naxal-free by March 2026 is nearing completion. The Chief Minister detailed the rehabilitation of surrendered Naxalites, initiatives like Bastar Cafe, and development work in affected areas through the Niyyad Nella Naar scheme.

The Chief Minister stated that the biggest challenge since the state's formation has been the prosperity of the farmers. Today, Chhattisgarh farmers are receiving the highest price for paddy in the country. He reported that paddy procurement has increased from 5 lakh metric tons to 149 lakh metric tons. Over the past two years, ₹1.5 lakh crore has been transferred to farmers' accounts. Under the Atal Irrigation Scheme, 115 pending irrigation projects are being completed.
The Chief Minister stated that under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, over 2.6 million houses have been approved in the state, and approximately 2,000 houses are being constructed every day, the highest in the country. He added that the state ranks second in electricity generation and is soon moving towards first place. Work is progressing rapidly on solar energy, gas-based projects, and the goal of zero carbon emissions.
The Chief Minister informed that under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, 70 lakh women will be provided with an honorarium of ₹1,000 per month. So far, ₹14,948 crore has been distributed. He spoke about the effective implementation of ESI, labor codes, and social security schemes for workers.
The Chief Minister stated that rationalization has addressed the teacher shortage. Under the National Education Policy, education in local languages, 9,000 smart classes, and 22,000 computers are being provided. In the field of health education, the number of new medical colleges has increased to 15 with the approval of a multi-super-specialty hospital in Bilaspur and the introduction of MBBS courses in Hindi.
The Chief Minister stated that investment proposals worth ₹7.83 lakh crore have been received so far under the new industrial policy. Nava Raipur is being developed as an IT, AI, pharma, and medical hub. He stated that the future belongs to AI, and Chhattisgarh will be its hub.
The Chief Minister mentioned the Ramlala Darshan Yojana, the Chief Minister's Teerth Darshan Yojana, the development of Bastar Pandum, Chitrakoot Falls, Mainpat, Surguja, and Jashpur tourism. He emphasized strengthening good governance through e-office, GeM portal, biometric attendance, and digital governance. School children presented patriotic cultural programmes at the function. Attractive tableaux based on schemes by various government departments were taken out, which vividly displayed the state's development journey.
Calling for a Developed Chhattisgarh,
the Chief Minister, while quoting lines from a poem by the late Laxman Masturia, appealed for public participation, saying that everyone's participation is essential for building a developed Chhattisgarh. Finally, he extended Republic Day greetings and best wishes to the people of the state.