Raipur, March 3 -- Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma stated on Monday that the State Budget is going to be effective in eradicatng Naxalism in Bastar.

On the state Budget 2025-26, Sharma told ANI, "I believe that the way the budget has been presented this time, it will complete the work with speed. This time the rate of petrol has been reduced. Some taxes have also been reduced... This budget is going to prove very effective in ending Naxalism in Bastar."

Meanwhile, former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday slammed the Chhattisgarh Budget 2025-26, stating there is no scheme for farmers and unemployment.

He also said that there was no mention of providing an LPG cylinder for Rs 500 gua...