Journalists expressed gratitude for the announcement of Rs 1 crore for the renovation of the Press Club
Raipur, March 12, 2025
Holi is not just a festival of colours, but also an opportunity to strengthen mutual love, harmony and brotherhood. This festival inspires us to forget petty differences and start friendship afresh. Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai said this at the Holi Milan function organised by Raipur Press Club.
Chief Minister danced with journalists amidst colours
Members of Raipur Press Club welcomed Chief Minister Shri Sai in a unique way by garlanding him with ladyfinger. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also released the Holi special issue of Press Club ‘Senseless Times’.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that Raipur Press Club has a glorious tradition of celebrating festivals together. Every year we get the opportunity to participate in this Holi festival. I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Raipur Press Club family. It is my best wishes that this festival full of joy and happiness brings new energy and enthusiasm in the lives of all of you.
The Chief Minister played the drum, journalists danced in the joy of colours
A unique view of colours and enthusiasm was seen in the Holi Milan function of Raipur Press Club, when Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai himself doubled the enthusiasm of the festival by playing the drum. As soon as the Chief Minister played the drum, the journalists and dignitaries present in the function cheered him with applause and a wave of joy ran in the whole atmosphere. On the tune of traditional drums, the Chief Minister was also seen dancing with the journalists in the fun of Faag songs and Holi. In this colorful atmosphere of Holi, a unique confluence of music, celebration and mutual brotherhood was seen.
A big gift for journalists, budget provision of Rs 1 crore for Press Club
Appreciating the tradition of Raipur Press Club, Chief Minister Shri Sai said that many important decisions have been taken in the interest of journalists in this year’s budget. He said that journalists are the mirror of the society, who play an important role in strengthening democracy. A budget provision of Rs 1 crore has been made to develop Raipur Press Club in accordance with the dignity of the capital, through which its building will be renovated and expanded. Apart from this, there was also a demand for exposure visit for journalists, which has been fulfilled by making a separate budget provision of Rs 1 crore. Expressing concern for the welfare of senior journalists, Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the government has increased the Samman Nidhi from Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 per month so that the colleagues who have served the public in the field of journalism for a long time do not have to face financial difficulties after retirement. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that I feel that this Holi is not only a festival of colors and fun of Faag, but has also brought a big gift for journalist friends.
Appreciate the contribution of women journalists
Referring to the special program organized recently on International Women’s Day, the Chief Minister said that on this occasion he honored women journalists and got the opportunity to closely understand their struggles and achievements. He said that there are many challenges in women’s journalism, but their courage and determination are equally high.
Journalists play an important role as watchdogs of democracy
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that journalists are the watchmen of democracy and have an important responsibility. In such a situation, such cultural and get-togethers are necessary for them, which promote mutual harmony apart from the pressure of work.
Raipur Press Club has been organizing Holi Milan and cultural programs for years. This tradition should continue in future as well. On this occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Arun Saw, Forest Minister Mr. Kedar Kashyap, MLA Mr. Anuj Sharma, MLA Mr. Sunil Soni, Raipur Municipal Corporation Mayor Mrs. Meenal Chaubey, Media Advisor to Chief Minister Mr. Pankaj Jha, Press Officer to Chief Minister Mr. Alok Singh, Mr. Amit Chimnani, Mr. Anurag Agarwal along with other public representatives, dignitaries and officials attended the program. On behalf of Raipur Press Club, President Mr. Prafull Thakur and members of Press Club were present.
