Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the successful ayojan of ‘Bastar Pandum’, a three-day cultural festival held in Chhattisgarh from February 7 to 9, saying it showcased the rich cultural, traditional, and tribal heritage of the Bastar region and reflected a positive transformation in the area.
The President was received at Maa Danteshwari Airport by Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
Speaking at the gathering, the President said that the contribution of India’s tribal communities forms “a glorious chapter in the history of a civilisation that is the mother of democracy.” She recalled that India’s traditions of collective decision-making predate modern political structures, citing the “Muria Darbar” of Bastar as a powerful example of a people’s parliament that has flourished for generations.
This day not only commemorates Munda on his birth anniversary but also highlights the rich cultural heritage and contributions of tribal communities across India often overlooked in the past.
