BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Siddharth Shambhu start two‑day Chhattisgarh tour

Smriti Irani, who holds a Union cabinet portfolio, and Siddharth Shambhu, a Member of Parliament, touched down in Chhattisgarh on Thursday, marking the start of a scheduled two‑day visit. The duo is expected to meet the state chief minister and senior BJP functionaries to discuss the party’s performance and development agenda in the region. Their itinerary includes interactions with local party workers and a review of ongoing government projects aimed at boosting the state's economy and tribal welfare. The visit comes ahead of the next general election, underscoring Chhattisgarh’s strategic importance for the BJP as it seeks to consolidate support in central India.