Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai joins the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash in Raipur during the 'Vichaar for Viksit Chhattisgarh' Conclave.Mr. Sai has had a long political journey. He served as an MLA from 1990 to 1998 and was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Raigarh constituency in 1999. In 2006, he became the Chhattisgarh BJP president and later served as a Union Minister of State. He is also known to have close ties with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).In this episode of the ANI Podcast, He talks about the Waqf Act and what it means for the state, raises concerns about religious conversions, and explains his government's approach to dealing with Naxalism. He also speaks about action being taken against the mining mafia and the plans to develop Nava Raipur into a modern, world-class city.00:00 – Introduction00:39 – Childhood Stories05:42 – First time becoming 'Sarpanch'06:22 – Mentor for political journey07:57 – Promises after becoming CM13:23 – Mahadev betting app scam15:32 – Developments under BJP govt18:19 – From rice bowl to IT Park21:59 – Surrender policies for Naxalites24:04 – Skilling Naxals25:34 – End of Naxalism by 2026?29:22 – From Naxalism to Tourism in Chhattisgarh?33:00 – Mining Mafia34:26 – Waqf Act35:06 – Forced religious conversion39:01 – 'Ghar Wapsi' program for Hindus40:35 – 'Rubber stamp CM' Jibe43:23 – Mahtari Vandana Yojana45:18 – Odisha-Chhattisgarh Mahanadi Dispute46:17 – Working for youth development49:10 – Attacks on journalists

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