Raipur, 05 August 2022Chief Ministeri Bhupesh Baghel paid homage to former minister and popular leader Late Mahendra Karma on his birth anniversary by paying floral tributes to him at his residence office here today. Recalling him, Chief Minister Baghel said that Shri Mahendra Karma was called Bastar Tiger because he used to speak vigorously in every fight for the rights of tribals. Late Shri Karma fought for the betterment of tribals till the last moment of his life. He was not just a politician, but also a very sensitive, aware and passionate person. It was my privilege to have found such a selfless person and a transparent friend like him. Chhattisgarh will not forget his martyrdom iin Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack. n Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack. Chief Ministeri Baghel said that Karma ji took important responsibilities as Leader of Opposition and Minister in Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly and made his invaluable contribution in the development of Chhattisgarh. In order to make the memories of Shri Mahendra Karma lasting, the State Government has named Bastar University after him and a social security scheme has been started for the tendu patta collecting families of the state in his name. Chief Minister i Baghel said that thoughts and values of life of Karma ji will always inspire us.