HM Amit Shah arrives in Chhattisgarh on three-day visit

RAIPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Chhattisgarh on Sunday evening for a crucial three-day visit, receiving a grand welcome at the Raipur Airport.

A palpable sense of enthusiasm was evident among party workers regarding his arrival in the state. He was received at the airport by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Sharma and Arun Sao, Finance Minister OP Choudhary, along with numerous other senior ministers and legislators.

This visit is being regarded as extremely significant for the state's development, as well as for ensuring peace and security in the Bastar region.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai described the visit as pivotal, stating that with the support of the Central government, Chhattisgarh is making rapid strides toward achieving peace, good governance, and development.

He added that under HM Amit Shah's guidance and through the efforts of the double-engine government, Naxalism in the Bastar region has declined significantly while new avenues for development have opened up.

On Monday, May 18, HM Amit Shah will flag off vehicles for the Dial-112 emergency service in Raipur, an initiative aimed at providing prompt assistance during emergencies and strengthening the state's law and order machinery, party sources said.