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Chhattisgarh Minister Kedar Kashyap Blames Congress for Stalling Development in Bastar
✍️ ETV Bharat
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 09:01 PM
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State minister Kedar Kashyap alleged that the former Congress administration failed to deliver development projects in Bastar, citing neglect and delayed infrastructure.
Chhattisgarh's minister for tribal affairs, Kedar Kashyap, publicly accused the previous Congress-led state government of depriving the Bastar region of essential development. He highlighted that major infrastructure projects, including road construction, school upgrades and health facilities, remained stalled during the Congress tenure.
Kashyap argued that the lack of investment has left large parts of Bastar lagging behind the rest of the state, affecting livelihoods and access to basic services. He urged the current administration to prioritize the district in its development agenda to bridge the gap.
The minister's remarks were made during a press briefing in Raipur, where he reiterated the government's commitment to accelerate projects in tribal‑dominant areas. No specific figures or timelines were disclosed, and the Congress party has not responded to the allegations yet.
Kashyap argued that the lack of investment has left large parts of Bastar lagging behind the rest of the state, affecting livelihoods and access to basic services. He urged the current administration to prioritize the district in its development agenda to bridge the gap.
The minister's remarks were made during a press briefing in Raipur, where he reiterated the government's commitment to accelerate projects in tribal‑dominant areas. No specific figures or timelines were disclosed, and the Congress party has not responded to the allegations yet.