A spectacular cultural extravaganza marked the closing of three-day Mainpat Carnival organised in the world renowned tourist destination of Surguja district of the State. State Minister of Home, Jail and Public Health Engineering (PHE) Ramsewak Paikra was the chief guest of the concluding ceremony. Addressing the gathering, Paikra said the carnival has brought laurels to the district.
He said that the event has provided an opportunity for the artistes from rural areas to showcase their talent. leader of Opposition in the Chhattisgarh legislative Assembly TS Singhdeo said that Mainpat has transformed with time. Nearly 650 school children and 340 other artists presented various cultural programmes during the Carnival, Surguja District Collector Ritu Sen said.