Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu, Finance Minister O P Choudhary, BJP State President and MLA Kiran Singh Deo, MLA Rajesh Munat, cabinet ministers, and senior BJP leaders paid their last respects to Dinesh Mirania, who was martyred in the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. The leaders shouldered his mortal remains during the funeral procession, held today at Marwadi Shamshan Ghat in Budhapara, Raipur. In an emotionally charged atmosphere, Chief Minister Sai laid a wreath and offered prayers for the departed soul. He met the grieving family, expressed deep condolences, and assured them of the State government’s full support during this difficult time. “This is not just a personal loss for the family but a moment of profound sorrow for the entire state. We have lost a brave son of Chhattisgarh in this heinous act of terrorism,” said Sai.

 

He condemned the attack in strong terms, calling it a ‘cowardly act’ that has ‘wounded the soul of the nation.’ To honor and preserve the memory of the martyr, Sai proposed naming a road or square after Dinesh Mirania. “His sacrifice must be remembered and respected for generations to come,” he said. Reflecting on the broader implications, the Chief Minister said that the abrogation of Article 370 had ushered in peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir, making it a thriving hub for tourism. “This attack is a desperate attempt by terrorists to destabilize the region and shake the confidence of the nation. But India will not be deterred. We will respond with unity and resolve,” he stated. Sai also asserted that Pakistan, which he accused of instigating the attack, would face consequences for supporting terrorism. “The nation will avenge this inhuman act. Justice will be served.” ****