Raipur, 04 August 2023
Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has paid tribute to former minister and popular leader late Mr. Mahendra Karma on his birth anniversary on August 5. Remembering him, Mr. Baghel has said that as the leader of the opposition in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly and as a minister, Mahendra Karma ji assumed important responsibilities and made invaluable contribution in the development of Chhattisgarh. He was not just a politician, but also a very sensitive, aware and passionate human being. Karma ji used to speak strongly in every fight for the rights of tribals, hence he was also known as Bastar Tiger. I am fortunate to have such a selfless person and transparent friend like him. Karma ji fought for the betterment of the tribals till the last moment of his life. Chhattisgarh will not be able to forget his martyrdom in the Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack.
Mr. Baghel said that in order to make the memory of Mr. Mahendra Karma everlasting, the state government named Bastar University after him and a social security scheme has been started for Tendupatta collector families of the state in his name. Mr. Baghel said that Karma ji’s thoughts and values of life will always inspire us.
