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In 1952, India’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, visited Surajpur, Chhattisgarh, where he met and named a young boy named Basant Pando. Now, 73 years later, with President Droupadi Murmu’s upcoming visit to the region, the 80-year-old Basant Pando hopes to meet her to share his memories of the first President and to raise issues concerning his tribal community, the Pando. The community hopes this meeting could bring positive change.
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Chhattisgarh Man Hopes to Share Presidential Memory with Droupadi Murmu During Visit
Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh – As President Droupadi Murmu prepares to visit Ambikapur on November 20, 2025, excitement is building among the tribal communities of Sarguja. However, for one man, the visit holds a particularly poignant significance.
Basant Pando, now 80 years old, has a unique connection to the office of the President of India. In 1952, during a visit to Surajpur, the then-President Dr. Rajendra Prasad met a 6-year-old Basant Pando, known as “Golu” at that time, lifted the boy in his arms, and named him Basant. The building where Dr. Prasad stayed is still remembered as “Rashtrapati Bhavan”.
Now, 73 years later, Basant Pando dreams of meeting President Murmu. He hopes to share his cherished memory of meeting India’s first President and raise crucial issues impacting the Pando community, which faces many challenges.
“Meeting Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the most precious memory of my life,” says Pando. “I hope to share this story with President Murmu.”
The Pando community hopes that a meeting between Basant Pando and President Murmu could bring much-needed attention to their longstanding concerns. Notably, President Murmu’s itinerary includes meetings with prominent tribal leaders, fueling hopes that Basant Pando’s wish will be granted.
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