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Deputy CM Vijay Sharma Announces First-time Diwali Celebrations in Bastar Villages
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🗓 08 Nov 2026, 04:21 AM
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Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said that several villages in the Bastar region will observe Diwali this year for the first time.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announced that a number of villages in the Bastar district will celebrate Diwali this year, marking the festival's debut in those communities.
The statement was made during a briefing on the state's cultural outreach programme, highlighting the administration's effort to bring mainstream festivities to remote tribal areas that have traditionally observed different customs.
Local officials said preparations are underway, with arrangements for lighting, communal feasts and cultural performances being coordinated by district authorities to ensure a safe and inclusive celebration.
The move is expected to foster greater social integration and provide an opportunity for residents to partake in the national holiday alongside the rest of the state.
The statement was made during a briefing on the state's cultural outreach programme, highlighting the administration's effort to bring mainstream festivities to remote tribal areas that have traditionally observed different customs.
Local officials said preparations are underway, with arrangements for lighting, communal feasts and cultural performances being coordinated by district authorities to ensure a safe and inclusive celebration.
The move is expected to foster greater social integration and provide an opportunity for residents to partake in the national holiday alongside the rest of the state.