Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday morning conducted a walking tour of Bambori village in Pratapgarh district, interacting warmly with villagers during a door-to-door outreach visit.

During the tour, the Chief Minister sought blessings from senior citizens and enquired about their health, pensions, and benefits under the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme.

Children enthusiastically showed him their homework and spoke about their studies, following which the Chief Minister affectionately interacted with them and distributed chocolates.

He also met women residents and encouraged them to participate actively in Rajivika initiatives. Following the village tour, the Chief Minister shared tea with villagers and held informal discussions with residents, including women and elderly citizens. He reviewed issues related to basic amenities and assessed the implementation of various public welfare schemes.

While describing his visit to the village, he wrote on his X handle, “This morning, during a visit to the Bambori Gram Panchayat located in the Chhoti Sadri area of Pratapgarh district, I enjoyed the greenery of the village, the clean environment, and the beauty of nature. On this occasion, I had heartfelt meetings with young friends, elderly people, mothers and sisters, and little children, receiving their affection and warmth. This unwavering trust and closeness of the people continuously infuses new energy into my resolve for public service.”

Officials were directed to ensure the prompt resolution of the concerns raised by villagers.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister stated that the vision of a developed India and a developed Rajasthan can only be achieved through the comprehensive development of villages.

He emphasised that direct interaction with rural communities is essential to understanding their challenges and aspirations. He described the Gram Vikas Chaupal and Gram Vikas Rath campaigns as significant initiatives aimed at accelerating rural development and realising the vision of a “Developed Rajasthan”.

The Chief Minister, accompanied by his wife, performed ‘Jalabhishek’ and offered prayers at the Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple for the prosperity and well-being of the people of the state. He also visited the Laxminathji Temple and Charbhujanathji Temple.

Those present during the visit included Revenue Minister Hemant Meena, Minister of State for Cooperation (Independent Charge) Gautam Kumar Dak, MP C.P. Joshi, and MLA Shrichand Kripalani.

–IANS

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