Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel commemorates Gandhi and Shastri’s birth anniversaries, cites their ideals as guiding public life

Raipur – On the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel delivered a brief address emphasizing that the moral and ethical teachings of both leaders remain central to Chhattisgarh’s public policy. He highlighted Gandhi’s commitment to non‑violence and rural upliftment, alongside Shastri’s focus on integrity and self‑reliance, as enduring benchmarks for the state’s administration.

Baghel reiterated that these historic figures continue to inspire government programmes aimed at inclusive development, transparency and social harmony. He urged officials and citizens alike to internalise the leaders’ values while implementing welfare schemes and infrastructure projects across the state.

The remarks formed part of a series of commemorative events organised by the state government, underscoring Chhattisgarh’s tradition of honoring national icons on their birth anniversaries.