Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday said his government has succeeded on the Naxalite front and now the menace is restricted to just three districts: Bijapur, Sukma and Dantewada.
He said this at the Rajyotsava programme held at the Science College Rajyotsava ground here.
Chhattisgarh Governor Anusuiya Uike was the chief guest while Baghel presided over.
Asserting that development works, distribution of forest land title and better price to minor forest products had won the hearts of tribal population in Bastar, he said they were with the government against the Naxalites.
On the occasion of Statehood Day, the Chief Minister said self-pride among the Chhattisgarhi people was generated after his government came to power.
On the completion of 21 years of the formation of Chhattisgarh, he thanked persons who contributed in the process of carving out the state.
He announced a three-day gala cultural function from January 12 to 14 on the occasion of Vivekanand Jayanti to promote the culture and traditions other than that of the tribal population in the state.
Meanwhile, at the Rajyotsava programme on Monday, the eye-catching performance was by Delhi’s Ocean Band and Mumbai’s Kabir Café.
Regional artistes led by Sunil Tiwari and Kavita Vasnik also gave out their best.
On this occasion, renowned persons in 31 fields and genres were honoured with state awards.