Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], December 14 (HBTV): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai presented the BJP government's one-year report card at a programme in Raipur, highlighting key initiatives such as the launch of the Ayushman Bharat Card, implementation of the PM Awas Yojana, and the fulfilment of promises made to farmers. Union Minister and BJP President JP Nadda was also present at the event.

Addressing the 'Janadesh Parab' programme marking one year of the BJP-led government in Chhattisgarh, CM Sai recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election promise prioritizing the housing scheme.

'On December 13, 2023, we took the oath, and on December 14, 2023, we convened a cabinet meeting and approved the construction of 18 lakh PM Awas homes,' he said.

The Chief Minister emphasized fulfilling promises to farmers:

'We promised farmers we would buy 21 quintals of paddy per acre, and we have done that. I'm proud to say that last year, our government purchased 145 lakh metric tonnes of paddy. On December 25, the birthday of Atal Vihari Bajpayee ji, our government gave a two-year bonus of INR 37,016 crore to 14 lakh farmers,' he added.

CM Sai also highlighted the launch of the Ayushman Bharat Card in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.

He criticized the previous Congress government for alleged irregularities in the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) and for not implementing the PM Awas Yojana.

'We should not forget the misgovernance during the previous Congress rule. They did not allow the implementation of PM Awas Yojana, fearing that the credit would go to the BJP,' CM Sai said.

'An investigation into the CGPSC irregularities is ongoing, and many people have been arrested and sent to jail,' he added.

The Chief Minister assured that the government is focusing on the development of Naxal-affected areas like Bastar and Surguja.

'Security force camps are being set up. People in Bastar want to break free from Naxalism and connect with the outer world,' he said.

In the 2023 Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, of the 90 constituencies, the BJP won 54 seats, while the Congress secured 35, with the BJP claiming a significant vote share of 46.27 percent compared to the Congress' 42.23 percent.

(ANI)