Pics: PM Modi visits Chhattisgarh on foundation day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited Chhattisgarh to inaugurate the 16th foundation day celebrations of the state, which was carved out of Madhya Pradesh.

Raipur, Nov 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited Chhattisgarh to inaugurate the 16th foundation day celebrations of the state, which was carved out of Madhya Pradesh.

Prime Minister unveiled the statue of Jan Sangh idealogue Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay and also inaugurated the Jungle Safari park developed in an area of 320-hectares in Naya Raipur, the upcoming capital of the state.

A multi-layered security blanket was pplaced into service in the city in view of the his visit.

Here are some important pictures of PM Modi's visit to the state.

PM Modi addresses people in Raipur

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivering his address at Rajyotsav Mela, at Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh on November 01, 2016.

Selfie moment: PM Modi with Devanshi

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a selfie moment with Devanshi in Raipur who had won a chess tournament and had expressed her desire to meet Prime Minister, at Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh on November 01, 2016.

PM Modi with CM Raman Singh at Naya Raipur

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the Nandan Van Jungle Safari, at Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh on November 01, 2016. The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Raman Singh accompanied him.

PM visits Nandan Van Jungle Safari, at Naya Raipur

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the Nandan Van Jungle Safari, at Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh on November 01, 2016.

PM tries hand at photography

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the Nandan Van Jungle Safari, at Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh on November 01, 2016.