Vishnu Deo Sai accuses Congress of exploiting tribal vote bank

Sai argued that the shift in political landscape is best exemplified by the presidency of Droupadi Murmu, the first tribal leader to hold the nation's highest office. He maintains that welfare initiatives under the current administration have finally reached marginalized groups, effectively ending years of neglect. By framing the BJP’s tenure as a transformative era for Scheduled Tribes, the Chief Minister aims to solidify his party’s standing with indigenous voters ahead of ongoing political debates.

Separately, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma addressed local unrest in Kawardha, where police recruitment aspirants are lobbying for a second waiting list. Sharma confirmed that a committee now reviews the demand, noting that current departmental rules lack provisions for such an expansion. Expanding his reach into national discourse, Sharma also targeted P. Chidambaram, condemning the Congress leader’s skepticism toward the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal. He characterized Chidambaram’s opposition as aligned with destructive elements, further deepening the ideological divide between the state leadership and the national opposition.