President Droupadi Murmu is greeted with a floral bouquet by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Jagdalpur ahead of the Bastar Pandum 2026 celebrations on February 7, 2026.
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Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka welcomes President Droupadi Murmu on her arrival in Jagdalpur with a bouquet of flowers.
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The state-level Bastar Pandum 2026 commenced in Jagdalpur on February 7, highlighting Bastar’s rich tribal traditions and cultural heritage of Chhattisgarh.
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President Droupadi Murmu lights the ceremonial lamp during the inauguration of Bastar Pandum 2026, joined by state leaders and other dignitaries on stage.
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President Droupadi Murmu joins Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai and Governor Ramen Deka at the Bastar Pandum 2026 festival being held at the historic Lalbagh Ground in Bastar.
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Addressing the gathering at Bastar Pandum 2026, President Droupadi Murmu praised Bastar’s rich traditions, highlighted reduced Maoist violence, and stressed education and welfare schemes as key to tribal development.
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President Droupadi Murmu interacts with tribal communities at Bastar Pandum 2026 emphasizing that development must walk alongside tradition.
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President Droupadi Murmu engages with participants as she tours cultural stalls highlighting Bastar’s heritage at the festival.
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President Droupadi Murmu views handmade tribal products and folk displays at the exhibition area.
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Madam President at a food stall appreciating tribal culinary traditions showcased at the three‑day festival.
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President of India Droupadi Murmu poses for a photo with the artists along with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo and Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka.
