n Our elders having contributed significantly in the history of the country are our pioneers and also our heritage and guide, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said on Saturday.
He was addressing an event after unveiling the statues of freedom fighters Nathuram Tikriha and Sukhlal Tikriha and social worker Gokul Prasad Tikriha in village Silghat virtually from his official residence-cum-office in Raipur.
The Chief Minister announced the construction of ‘Mangal Bhawan’ in the village. Rajya Sabha member Chaya Verma presided over the meeting.
“Our elders are our heritage and guide," he said. "They have not only contributed to society but also played a key role in the history of the country.”
Nathuram Tikriha and Sukhlal Tikriha dedicated their lives to the freedom movement. They also were part of the Bhoodan movement of Acharya Vinoba Bhave. Gokul Prasad Tikriha was Sarpanch for 25 years and also played a key role in the Bhoodan movement.
Baghel said all arrangements have been put for paddy procurement. The government is making arrangements for gunny bags. The rice millers, Public Distribution Shops and even farmers have been asked to bring their old gunny bags to be utilized for paddy procurement.