(Editor - Mrs.Amrita Sahay)

Raipur । Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated the people of the state on the occasion of Diwali festival. He has wished happiness, prosperity and well-being for all and has said that on the day of Diwali, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after conquering Lanka. Lamps are lit to welcome and celebrate his arrival. This year's Diwali is very special, because after almost 500 years Lord Shri Ram has been seated in his grand temple in Ayodhya.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that Diwali festival should be auspicious for everyone. The light of development should reach every village, the roots of mutual affection among the people should be deeper and stronger and with the blessings of goddess Lakshmi, Chhattisgarh state should be full of wealth and prosperity.

Tributes paid to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary

The CM has paid tribute to the country's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion of his birth anniversary at the Bagiya CM office.Recalling the contribution of Iron Man Sardar Patel to the country, the Chief Minister said that Sardar Patel was known for his patriotism, strong will and courage. He had a leading role in the country's freedom struggle.