Chhattisgarh celebrates first post-naxal state festival with grand air show and VIP visits

Chhattisgarh is hosting its <b>three-day state festival</b>, marking a historic shift following the region's liberation from naxal influence. The event, inaugurated by Union Minister <b>Mansukh Mandaviya</b>, features development exhibitions and cultural performances, with Home Minister <b>Amit Shah</b> set to attend the closing ceremony. An Indian Air Force air show on November 2 remains the major highlight. While grand celebrations signal a new era of peace, the administration must ensure this transition translates into tangible infrastructure and jobs for locals. Citizens should monitor if these high-profile events lead to actual grassroots development or remain mere political optics for the common man.