Modi slams Congress for neglecting Chhattisgarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday strongly criticised the previous Congress governments for years of neglect towards Chhattisgarh, accusing it of plunging the state into a prolonged era of darkness and underdevelopment.

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He highlighted that the Congress, which governed for decades, had deliberately blocked roads, resulting in generational destruction and loss.

The “disregard” of Congress for the challenged faced by Maoist-affected regions further exacerbated the situation, Modi said.

In a staff report, Modi said his government has adopted transformative initiatives such as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Ayushman Bharat Yojana, and PM Jan Aushadhi Kendra, which have provided automated healthcare and infrastructure.

“With 5,000 kilometers of roads sanctioned, including 2,500 kilometers under PM JANMAN Yojana, Chhattisgarh is now witnessing a new era of progress. The establishment of 18 hospitals in Sukma and the celebration of events like the Bastar Olympics symbolise this remarkable transformation,” he said.

Modi also laid foundation stones for projects worth Rs33,700 crore.

The projects include NTPC’s Sipat Super Thermal Power Project Stage-III (800MW) and CSPGCL’s Super Critical Thermal Power Project (1x660MW) alongside three POWERGRID transmission projects under VRES (Western Region Expansion Scheme).