The roots of Buddhist tradition are very deep in Chhattisgarh: Vishnu Deo Sai
Team News Riveting
Raipur, July 9
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai unveiled a grand statue of Lord Buddha installed in the hotel ground premises at Mainpat in Surguja district on Wednesday.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister garlanded the statue of Lord Buddha and prayed for the happiness, prosperity and peace for the people of the state. “The roots of Buddhist tradition are very deep in Chhattisgarh and the state government is moving on the path of development by assimilating the message of love, peace and compassion of Lord Buddha,” he said while addressing a gathering after unveiling the statue.
Sai expressed gratitude to the Tibetan community for inviting him on the auspicious occasion. He said that there are many places in Chhattisgarh where Lord Buddha is worshipped. Buddhist, Jain and Sanatan traditions are seen together in Sirpur, which is a unique example of the inclusive culture of the state.
Recalling the 90th birthday of Dalai Lama Ji, the Chief Minister said that his life is a living symbol of the principles of compassion, love and peace of Lord Buddha. His message for today’s world is a source of new hope and positivity. He said that leaders from all over the world, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have wished Dalai Lama Ji on his birthday, which shows how deeply the thoughts of Lord Buddha have influenced global life.
Sai said that Mainpat is a place full of natural beauty and cultural diversity, which fascinates tourists. There is immense potential for tourism here, and the state government is committed to its overall development. The Chief Minister informed that tourism has been given special priority in the new industrial policy of the state, and special incentives will be provided to those who start homestay facilities in areas like Mainpat.
On this occasion, on the demand of the Tibetan Cooperative Society, the Chief Minister announced Rs 10 lakh for the construction of CC road from Saila Resort in Mainpat to the Buddhist temple and Rs 20 lakh for the construction of a shed in the ancient Buddhist temple.
Sai planted a sapling on this occasion. The Chief Minister was given a warm welcome as per traditional Tibetan customs in the program. People enthusiastically met the Chief Minister with the tricolor in their hands, which made the atmosphere cheerful and patriotic.
Surguja MP Chintamani Maharaj, Sitapur MLA Ramkumar Toppo, Collector Vilas Bhoskar, Settlement Officer Ms. Swang Yangso, President of Tibetan Cooperative Society Tamding Tsering, Monastery Head Lama Dubje, Lama Jinpa and a large number of members of the Tibetan community were present in the programme.
