**Executive Summary**
The document is a press release from the Prime Minister's Office, posted on February 10, 2026. It relays Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulations to the people of Chhattisgarh for the special celebration of 'Bastar Pandum' festival held between February 7 and 9. The statement emphasizes the festival's role in preserving cultural heritage and empowering local communities.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Celebration:**
* The Prime Minister congratulated the people of Chhattisgarh for the 'Bastar Pandum' festival.
* The festival was held between February 7 and 9 in Chhattisgarh.
* **Festival Significance:**
* The festival showcased the rich culture, traditions, and tribal heritage of Bastar.
* The Prime Minister believes the festival is vital for preserving cultural heritage and empowering communities.
* **Bastar's Transformation:**
* The Prime Minister noted that Bastar's image has shifted from one associated with Maoism, violence, and backwardness to one known for development and self-confidence.
* **Prime Minister's Message:**
* The Prime Minister hopes that the future of Bastar will be filled with peace, progress, and cultural pride.
* **Social Media Post:**
* The Prime Minister shared the same message on X (formerly Twitter) on February 10, 2026.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** People of Chhattisgarh
**Impact:** Acknowledgment of their culture and heritage and promotion of Bastar's new image.
**Action Required:** To continue to celebrate and preserve their traditions.
**Stakeholder:** Local Communities of Bastar
**Impact:** Boost to community pride and encouragement to maintain cultural heritage.
**Action Required:** To continue participation and support in cultural events.
Key Entities Referenced
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India, who congratulated the people of Chhattisgarh.
Bastar Pandum: A festival celebrated in Chhattisgarh showcasing tribal heritage.
Bastar: Region in Chhattisgarh known for its rich culture and tribal heritage.
Chhattisgarh: State in India where the Bastar Pandum festival is celebrated.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister congratulates people of
Chhattisgarh for special celebration of ‘Bastar
Pandum’ festival
Posted On: 10 FEB 2026 10:42AM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the people of Chhattisgarh for special
celebration of ‘Bastar Pandum’ festival, between February 7 and 9 in Chhattisgarh. During the festival, the
rich culture, traditions, and tribal heritage of Bastar were showcased in a magnificent way. Shri Modi
stated that such events play a vital role in preserving our cultural heritage and empowering local
communities.
"Earlier, whenever the name of Bastar was mentioned, images of Maoism, violence, and backwardness in
development would come to mind. But now the situation has completely changed. Today, Bastar is known
not only for its development but also for the growing self-confidence of its local people. My only wish is
that the coming time for this region be filled with the spirit of peace, progress, and cultural pride", Shri
Modi stated.
Responding to a post by Union Minister, Shri Amit Shah on X, Shri Modi said:
"7 स े 9 फरवरी के बीच छीसगढ़ म ‘बस्तर पंडुम’ का वशेष आयोजन कया गया। इस उत्सव के दौरान बस्तर क समृद्ध संृत,
परंपरा और जनजातीय वरासत का भव्य रूप दखा। इस प्रयास स े जुड़ ेअपने सभी परवारजन को मेरी हादक बधाई। ऐसे आयोजन
हमारी सांृतक वरासत को संरत करने और ानीय समुदाय को सशक्त बनान ेम अहम भूमका नभाते ह।
पहले जब बस्तर का नाम लया जाता था तो माओवाद, हसा और वकास म पछड़पे न क छव उभरती थी। लेकन अब हालात
बुल बदल चुके ह। आज बस्तर वकास के साथ-साथ ानीय लोग के बढ़त े आत्मवास के लए जाना जाता ह।ै मेरी यही
कामना ह ैक यहा ंका आने वाला समय शांत, प्रगत और सांृतक गौरव क भावना स ेपरपूण हो।"
7 से 9 फरवरी के बीच छीसगढ़ म ‘बस्तर पंडम’ का वशेष आयोजन कया गया। इस उत्सव के दौरान
बस्तर क समृद्ध संृ त, परपं रा और जनजातीय वरासत का भव्य रूप दखा। इस प्रयास से जुड़ अपने
सभी परवारजन को मेरी हादक बधाई। ऐस े आयोजन हमारी सांृ तक वरासत को संरत करने
और… https://t.co/dG30w413C6 pic.twitter.com/200UqiFcWi
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 10, 2026
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