Congress district chief Subhash Dhote greets tribal villagers in Korpana for Diwali, Bhau Beej

Subhashbhau Dhote, president of the Chandrapur District Congress Committee and a former MLA, paid goodwill visits to several villages in Korpana taluka on the occasion of Diwali and Bhau Beej. He toured Pipharda, Dhanoli and Yergavhan mouzas and nearby villages.

During the visits, Dhote spoke freely with local tribal residents, Congress office-bearers, workers and ordinary people, and extended heartfelt Diwali and Bhau Beej greetings to them. With the upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in view, he also stressed strengthening public outreach in rural areas through these meetings.

During the visit, he watched folk dances, art, music and cultural programmes showcasing the traditional culture of the tribal community. He particularly praised the artists who preserve the community's rich tradition, cultural heritage and folk art.

Speaking to villagers, Dhote learnt about their day-to-day problems, various difficulties and their hopes for the development of their villages. He said the people's questions were his first priority. He also assured them that he would pursue the necessary follow-up to resolve these problems and speed up development work.

Vijayrao Bavane, a senior Congress leader from Korpana and a director of the District Central Cooperative Bank, Uttamrao Peche, president of the taluka Congress committee, Bhaurao Chavan and Shyambhau Randive were present. Local Congress office-bearers, workers and residents of nearby areas turned up in large numbers with them.