The Maghi Purni Fair in Rajim will now be known as ‘Kumbh Kalp Mela’ following the passage of the amendment bill in the assembly. The decision was reached through voting, with 43 votes in favor and 30 against the amendment bill, fulfilling the opposition’s demand. The Culture Minister, Brajmohan Agrawal, introduced the bill in the assembly. BJP legislator Ajay Chandrakar, supporting the bill, criticized the previous government for interfering with Chhattisgarh’s culture and history. This led to a heated exchange between the ruling and opposition members.
Opposition members expressed reservations about changing the name of the Rajim Maghi Purni Fair. Atal Srivastava voiced concern, stating that efforts should not be made to erase our culture. In response, Ajay Chandrakar argued that only the name is being modified, and it adds to Rajim’s prestige. A sharp argument ensued between Atal Srivastava and Sushant Shukla during the discussion. Minister Brajmohan Agrawal mentioned that after adopting the Kumbh format in Rajim, thousands of people started attending, contributing to the region’s glory. He clarified that only the name was being amended, preserving Rajim’s honor. During the debate, Atal Srivastava and Sushant Shukla engaged in a heated exchange. The bill was passed with 43 votes in favor and 30 against it.
The amendment has been a topic of contention, with opposition members expressing their concerns. The bill was introduced by Minister Brajmohan Agrawal, who emphasized the religious significance of Rajim, where people perform asthi visarjan (immersion of ashes). He highlighted the cultural importance and claimed that through this amendment, they are promoting the state’s culture. The location of the Maghi Purni Fair will now be referred to as the ‘Kumbh Kalp Mela.’ The opposition sought a division of votes on the amendment bill, and with 43 votes in favor and 30 against, the bill was passed.
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