Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava
1 November of every year is celebrated as Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava (Chhattisgarh Foundation Day) as on this date in the year 2000 Government of India officially declared it to be an independent state. The President of India gave his consent to Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2000 on 25 August[1] and then Government of India set 1 November 2000 as the day Madhya Pradesh would be divided into Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Since then, the state government organises 5 days festival starting 1 November of every year in the capital of Chhattisgarh, Raipur. The event is organised in Naya Raipur at Rajyotsava Ground, in which a series of cultural events are organised. The 5 days festival showcases a cultural extravaganza that depicts culture and tradition of Chhattisgarh and the role of tribes that the state inherit. The event has been witnessed by many political figureheads as well as Indian celebrities including Narendra Modi,[2] Pranab Mukharjee,[3] vocalist Sukhwinder Singh, KK (Singer)[4] and many others.
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