Deputy Chief Minister visits villages across Kabirdham during Navratri, interacts directly with residents and announces development projects in Madhamadha and Newariguda
Raipur, October 2026: Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister and Kawardha MLA Vijay Sharma visited several villages in Kabirdham district during the auspicious festival of Navratri, offering prayers at temples and Goddess Durga pandals while interacting with villagers and listening to their grievances. During the visit, he announced several development initiatives in response to local demands.
In Madhamadha village, a Goddess Durga pandal became a centre for public grievance redressal, with Sharma sitting near the feet of the deity to hear residents’ concerns and discuss their needs directly.
Development Projects Announced in Madhamadha
Sharma participated in a public outreach programme in Madhamadha village under the Kawardha Rural Mandal. After offering prayers to Goddess Durga, he sat among the villagers at the pandal and listened to their problems and demands.
Responding to their requests, he announced ₹3 lakh for constructing a platform near the village’s daihan (traditional cattle-related community space) and ₹6.5 lakh for an additional room at the Yadav community building.
He also announced the construction of a shelter at the muktidham (cremation ground) under the VB-G RAM G initiative and a kitchen shed at the Patel community building.
Further announcements included ₹6.5 lakh for a community building in Ward No. 9 and the installation of a one-horsepower borewell near the daihan.
For improving village roads, Sharma announced labour-intensive works worth ₹30 lakh and road surfacing and improvement works worth ₹15 lakh.
The Deputy Chief Minister subsequently visited Mainpuri village, where he offered prayers at the Goddess Durga pandal and wished prosperity, happiness and well-being for the residents. He also interacted with local people and devotees to enquire about their welfare.
Religious Tableau at Newariguda Draws Attention
At Newariguda village, Sharma visited a prominent Goddess Durga pandal established for Navratri. The pandal featured elaborate tableaux depicting Chhattisgarh’s 36 deities, the country’s 12 Jyotirlingas and the four sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites known as the Char Dham. It also featured representations of Lord Shri Ram of Ayodhya and Lord Jagannath.
After viewing the religious displays and offering prayers to Goddess Durga, Sharma announced several development projects in response to the villagers’ demands.
These included development work at Sisri Ghat, construction of a designated yajna area within the temple premises and a community building at the village fairground.
He also announced the construction of two cement-concrete roads in Dullapur village, each costing ₹2.60 lakh, and a boundary wall worth ₹2 lakh near the memorial of martyr Naresh Sharma.
During his interaction with residents, Sharma also sought information about other local requirements and infrastructure needs.
Prayers at Maa Rajodai Temple in Surajpura
As part of his village tour, Sharma visited the renowned Maa Rajodai Temple in Surajpura. He performed religious rituals and prayed for the prosperity, peace and well-being of the people of Chhattisgarh.
He also met devotees and villagers at the temple and extended his greetings on the occasion of Navratri.
Throughout the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister combined participation in religious celebrations with public outreach. By meeting residents directly, he sought to understand local problems and identify development priorities.
Announcements relating to roads, community buildings, water facilities and other basic infrastructure formed a key part of the visit, reflecting efforts to address demands raised by villagers during the festive period.
