Shri Anil Kumar Gadhewal—a renowned Gedi folk dancer from Chhattisgarh and Director of ‘Lok Shringar Bharati’, Bilaspur—paid a courtesy visit to Governor Shri Ramen Deka at Lok Bhavan today, accompanied by his associate, Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandle.
It is noteworthy that under Shri Gadhewal’s leadership, Chhattisgarh’s Gedi folk dance troupe delivered captivating performances at the Republic Day celebrations held on Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26, 2026, and at the ‘At Home’ event hosted at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 15, 2026. By showcasing Chhattisgarh’s folk art and cultural traditions at these prestigious national events, the troupe brought honor to the state.
Governor Shri Deka commended the efforts and achievements of Shri Gadhewal and his team. He remarked that folk dances are an integral part of our rich cultural heritage. Through their performances, such artists play a pivotal role in gaining national recognition for the state’s folk art and traditions.
The Governor extended his best wishes to Shri Gadhewal and his associates, encouraging them to continue their work in preserving and promoting folk art and to take Chhattisgarh’s cultural identity to new heights in the future.