Raipur, 03 November (H.S.): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah arrived in Raipur on Tuesday on a day-long visit to attend the closing ceremony of the Chhattisgarh State Foundation Day celebrations. During his visit, he inaugurated the 300-bed Artemis Shanti Hospital in the state's capital, Raipur, located in the Devendra Nagar area.

Earlier, upon Shah's arrival at Swami Vivekananda Airport in Mana, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, along with ministers from the state government, accorded him a warm welcome. The Chief Minister extended greetings to the Union Home Minister on behalf of the people of Chhattisgarh.

Following the welcome at the airport, Shah proceeded to Devendra Nagar, where he formally inaugurated the 300-bed Artemis Shanti Hospital. On the occasion, he asked security personnel to move aside the security cordon so that he could acknowledge and greet the large gathering of people present at the venue.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah's deep affection for Chhattisgarh was a source of strength and confidence for the people of the state. He said Shah's commitment to the state's peace, security and development, coupled with his continued support, was giving fresh impetus to the vision of building a developed Chhattisgarh.

Sai further said that, with the cooperation and guidance of the Central Government, Chhattisgarh was making progress across various areas, including peace, security and development.

It is noteworthy that the three-day Chhattisgarh State Foundation Day celebrations 2026 will conclude today at the State Foundation Day venue in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will be the chief guest at the closing ceremony, which will be presided over by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.

The State Decoration Ceremony will also be held as part of the event, during which distinguished personalities from Chhattisgarh will be honoured for their outstanding contributions in various fields.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar