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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai to expand his cabinet on Wednesday
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will expand his council of ministers on Wednesday morning, according to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in the state, who made the announcement on Tuesday. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai (PTI) Governor Ramen Deka will administer the oath of office to the newly inducted ministers at 10:30am. The Chhattisgarh BJP, however, did not confirm the number of ministers to be inducted at the event.. Some BJP leaders said three legislators were likely to be administered oath which would raise the strength of the state cabinet to 14. The Vishnu Deo Sai-led council of ministers currently has 11 members. The Constitution caps the size of the council of ministers at 15 per cent of the strength of the lower house. In the case of Chhattisgarh's 90-member House, this limit was previously understood to cap the strength at 13 ministers, including the CM since 15%of 90 MLAs works out to 13.5. But BJP leaders said the government was tilting in favour of the Haryana model, which has defended its decision to appoint 14 ministers on the ground that the government had rounded off the figure to 14. The Haryana decision has been challenged in the high court, but there has been no ruling yet. The BJP secured 54 seats in the 2023 assembly polls, while the Congress won 35 and the Gondwana Gantantra Party one. Sai, along with deputy chief ministers Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma, took oath on December 13, 2023. Nine other ministers were sworn in later that month. The cabinet strength declined to 11 last year after Brijmohan Agrawal resigned as minister following his election to the Lok Sabha from Raipur. Among the frontrunners for Wednesday's cabinet expansion are Durg MLA Gajendra Yadav, who belongs to the numerically significant OBC Yadav community and has an RSS background; Arang MLA Guru Khushwant Saheb, son of Satnami sect leader Baldas Saheb, representing a key Scheduled Caste vote base; and Ambikapur MLA Rajesh Agrawal, who defeated senior Congress leader and then deputy chief minister T S Singh Deo in the last assembly election.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
CM & guv ask residents to embrace yoga at mass events
Raipur: Chhattisgarh marked International Yoga Day with widespread enthusiasm on Saturday, as chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai and governor Ramen Deka led celebrations in Jashpur and Raipur, urging citizens to embrace yoga as a daily practice for a healthier life. At Ranjita Stadium in Jashpur, CM Sai joined thousands of citizens, school students, govt officials, and public representatives in a mass yoga session. CM Sai urged people to set aside a few minutes daily for yoga, saying that it would not only help cure serious diseases but also prevent them. Later, the CM laid the foundation stone Nalanda Campus to be built on two acres at a cost of Rs 11.29 crore, and laid foundations for 64 development projects worth Rs 107.81 crore across Jashpur. In Raipur, governor Ramen Deka presided over a yoga event, describing yoga as a practice that connects the body, mind, and soul. Deka also mentioned that he has directed officials to promote yoga awareness.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Victims of Bastar conflict & violence want Chhattisgarh govt to continue massive anti-Maoist operation, says CM Sai
RAIPUR: A delegation of victims of Maoist violence from Bastar region on Thursday have appealed the govt and Governor of the state to continue the ongoing anti-Naxalite operation in Bijapur without any interruption, stating that they have suffered the real brunt of Naxalism by losing their limbs, lives or a loved ones and the offensive shouldn't stop based on the demands by certain outfits. The delegation met Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Governor Ramen Deka and submitted a memorandum. CM Vishnu Deo Sai told the reporters in Raipur that he met the victims and they have objected the role of those advocating for cease fire in favour of Maoists and trying to raise objection from Raipur to Delhi, against the ongoing operation in Bijapur. The victims of Maoist violence have questioned where these stakeholders were when innocent people were being killed by the Maoists and their lives shattered in IED blasts. Chief minister said that the delegation including those who had lost vision and their lims came from Sukma and Bijapur, urging to continue the ongoing massive anti-Maoist operation on the Karegutta gills on borders of Bijapur and Telangana. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo The development comes soon after the political parties from Telangana and activists have chipped in demanding that the operation should be put on hold and that the govt should come forward for peace talks as a response to Maoists' initiatives on cease fire. CM said that the victims complained against those trying to stop the operation, never visited them to know what they were going through.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
State's first SSB training centre will upskill cadets: Guv
Raipur: Governor Ramen Deka inaugurated a new Services Selection Board (SSB) Training Centre at Sainik School Ambikapur on Friday. This is Chhattisgarh's only SSB Training Centre and aims to prepare cadets for careers in the Armed Forces. The Centre will provide cadets with the necessary skills and training for the SSB selection process. The governor also inaugurated an idol of Maa Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom, at the school's Vikram Batra Block. Deka is the second governor to visit the Sainik School, following former governor Shekhar Dutt (Sena Medal). He was welcomed by the principal, Colonel Reema Sobti, upon his arrival at the school, and a Guard of Honour was presented by the cadets. He honoured school officers and staff members for their service, including Lt Col (Dr) P Sreenivas, Sqn Ldr James Nair, and mathematics teacher T. Malleshwar Rao.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh's first SSB training centre inaugurated at Sainik School Ambikapur by governor Ramen Deka
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh governor Ramen Deka inaugurated a new Services Selection Board (SSB) Training Centre at Sainik School Ambikapur on Friday. This is Chhattisgarh's only SSB Training Centre and aims to prepare cadets for careers in the Armed Forces. The Centre will provide cadets with the necessary skills and training for the SSB selection process, enhancing their chances of success. The governor also inaugurated an idol of Maa Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom, at the school's Vikram Batra Block. Governor Deka is the second Governor to visit the Sainik School, following former Governor Shekhar Dutt (Sena Medal). He was welcomed by the Principal, Colonel Reema Sobti, upon his arrival at the school, and a Guard of Honour was presented by the cadets. The governor honoured school officers and staff members for their service, including Lt Col (Dr) P Sreenivas, Sqn Ldr James Nair, and mathematics teacher T. Malleshwar Rao. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo In his address to the cadets and staff, the Governor praised the cadets' discipline and academic standards. He emphasised that the SSB Training Centre would provide essential skills and preparation for the selection processes, significantly improving the cadets' prospects. He acknowledged the teachers' vital role in shaping the students' future. The Governor also recognised the dedication of the school staff, noting that their commitment inspires students to advance with discipline. School Principal Colonel Reema Sobti presented a memento to the Governor. The Principal noted that the Governor's visit underscores the Chhattisgarh govt's commitment to supporting institutions like Sainik Schools, which prepare young individuals for service to the nation.
