The smiles on the children’s faces became the biggest gift on CM Shri Sai’s birthday
Raipur, February 21, 2026/Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai celebrated his 62nd birthday with such warmth and affection among the children of Balak Ashram in Bagia, Jashpur, that it made this day an unforgettable memory in the children’s lives. As soon as the Chief Minister reached the ashram premises, a spark of joy lit up on the children’s faces. They ran towards him, and within moments, the entire atmosphere became like a family reunion. At that moment, the Chief Minister was not a person holding a position, but appeared among the children like their loving guardian.
Chief Minister Shri Sai cut the cake with the children and sat and talked with them. He asked the children their names, inquired about their studies, listened to their dreams, and encouraged them to move forward. As the Chief Minister spoke to the children, the affection and sense of belonging reflected on his face instilled deep confidence in the children’s hearts. The children also chattered with joy, talking to him with complete ease.
The scene at the ashram premises at that time felt like a celebration within a family. Chief Minister Shri Sai fed cake and chocolates to the children with his own hands. He patted the children’s heads, blessed them, and said that they should study diligently, dream big, and make their family and the state proud by progressing in life. He said, “The smiles of all you children are the biggest gift for my birthday.” His affectionate words touched the hearts of the children. The sparkle in the children’s eyes and the smiles on their faces testified how special this moment had become for them.
The happiness and sense of belonging that the children experienced by having a loving guardian among them as the Chief Minister will remain in their memories for a long time.
It is noteworthy that students from Class I to V are studying at Balak Ashram Bagia, most of whom belong to tribal communities. The Chief Minister reaching among them and celebrating his birthday became a moment of special pride and inspiration for the children.
On this occasion, MLA Smt. Gomti Sai, Commissioner Shri Narendra Dugga, IG Shri Deepak Kumar Jha, Collector Shri Rohit Vyas, Senior Superintendent of Police Dr. Lal Umed Singh, along with local public representatives, officials, and the ashram’s teachers and staff were present.