Raipur: A grand Seva Jyoti Yatra was taken out in Kabirdham under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma participated.

Pandaria MLA Bhavna Bohra, Film Development Corporation Chairperson Mona Sen and public representatives participated.

Thousands of citizens gave the message of Developed India-2047 with service, determination and public participation.

Raipur, 

A grand Seva Jyoti Yatra was organised in Kabirdham district today as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, organised from September 17 to October 17 to mark the completion of 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public life as head of government. Deputy Chief Minister and Kawardha MLA Vijay Sharma, Pandaria MLA Bhavna Bohra, Film Development Corporation Chairperson Mona Sen, public representatives and thousands of citizens enthusiastically participated in the Yatra.

     Before the Seva Jyoti Yatra, the program organized in the dome of the Government PG College began with the national anthem. On this occasion, the citizens present heard the addresses of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Naveen. After this, the Seva Jyoti Yatra reached Seva Jyoti Chowk via the prescribed route. A large number of district residents including social organizations, youth, women, senior citizens participated in the Yatra and gave the message of service, public participation and the resolution of a developed India-2047.

If the resolve is strong, no matter how big the goal is, the destination can be achieved – Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma

      Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said that Narendra Modi was sworn in as Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, and today, October 7, 2026, marks the completion of 25 years of his public life as head of government. These 25 years have been a journey of service, good governance, determination, and taking the country forward.

     Sharma said that making a resolution is a big deal, but implementing it is even bigger. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed before the country the resolution of a developed India in 2047. When India becomes a developed nation in 2047, it should be our resolution that our Chhattisgarh becomes a developed Chhattisgarh, Kabirdham a developed Kabirdham, and Kawardha a developed Kawardha.

      He said that the goal may be lofty and the path difficult, but if the resolve is strong, the destination can be achieved. The Seva Jyoti Yatra is not just a journey, but a pledge for the district's development, service, and public participation. When the resolve is lofty, the intention clear, and the strength of 1.4 billion countrymen is on board, no matter how large the goal, "we will definitely achieve it."

*Development should replace violence, trust should replace fear, and education and employment should replace guns – Sharma*

      Deputy Chief Minister Sharma said that in recent years, the country has witnessed significant changes in the areas of national unity, security, and development. Operations like the surgical strike against terrorism, the Balakot airstrike, and Operation Sindoor have conveyed India's strength. Events like the abrogation of most provisions of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the construction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, and the consecration of Ram Lalla have been significant in the country's public life.

     In the context of Chhattisgarh, he said, "Our resolve is clear: to replace violence with development, to replace fear with trust, and to replace guns with education, employment, and opportunity. This is the direction of a developed Chhattisgarh. Developed India 2047 is not just the government's goal, but the collective resolve of 1.4 billion Indians. Every citizen has a crucial role in taking Kawardha, Kabirdham, and Chhattisgarh to new heights of development."

*Make service a celebration and celebration a medium of service – MLA Mrs. Bhavna Bohra*

      Pandaria MLA Smt. Bhavna Bohra said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years as head of government symbolize a journey of service, dedication, and nation-building. Through the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, the spirit of service and public participation is being spread to every citizen. She said, "Make service a celebration and make celebration a medium of service," this is the core spirit of this campaign.

      Mrs. Bohra said that the citizens of the district are enthusiastically participating in various activities, including Seva Setu, the Swachhata Abhiyan, and Rangoli. Kawardha and Chhattisgarh will also play an important role in the resolution for a Developed India in 2047. She called on citizens to actively participate in this resolution.

*It is our responsibility to take public service to the last person in the society – Mrs. Mona Sen*

       Film Development Corporation Chairperson Mona Sen said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, the Chhattisgarh government is providing services to needy families through public welfare schemes. A large number of families have benefited from various schemes, including housing, rations, toilets, and Ayushman Bharat.

      He said that as important as it is for the government to formulate schemes, it is equally important to ensure that their benefits reach the right beneficiaries and the last person in society. The aim of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is not just to organize programs, but to connect with society, reach out to those in need, and strengthen public service.

     District President Rajendra Chandravanshi also cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years of service and his contributions to nation-building, calling on citizens to actively participate in the "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan." Citizens present at the event pledged their participation in building a developed India in 2047 with the pledge, "We will do it."

      On this occasion, District Panchayat President Ishwari Sahu, former Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Siyaram Sahu, Jayanti Patel, Motiram Chandravanshi, Municipal Council President Chandraprakash Chandravanshi, State Police Authority member Bhagat Patel, District Panchayat Vice President Kailash Chandravanshi, District President Smt. Sushma Ganpat Baghel, Vice President Ganesh Tiwari, District President Smt. Nandani Sahu, District President Bodla Smt. Balka Ramkinkar Verma, Vice President Nand Shrivas, Municipal Council President Vijay Patil along with other public representatives, officials and a large number of citizens were present.