President Murmu visits Bastar, welcomed by CM Bhupesh Baghel, slams Congress on tribal policies

President Droupadi Murmu landed in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, where she was greeted by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel at a public ceremony. The visit forms part of her tour of tribal‑dominant regions aimed at assessing development initiatives.
During the interaction, Baghel lauded the central government's schemes for tribal welfare but sharply rebuked the opposition Congress, accusing it of neglecting tribal communities in its policy agenda.
He urged the President to back the state’s projects focused on improving infrastructure, education and health services for the tribal population. Murmu, in response, emphasized the need for inclusive growth and pledged continued support for tribal development.
No further statements were released at the time of reporting.