Domanlal Korsewada Cremated with State Honours; CM Sai Calls His Passing an Irreparable Loss

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai lays a wreath on the mortal remains of Ahiwara MLA Domanlal Korsewada at Bhendra village in Balod district on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The legislator was cremated with full state honours. Photo: primelookindia.com via CG/CMO.

Chief Minister shoulders the bier at Bhendra village; Balod suspends Rajyotsav cultural programmes as a mark of respect

Key Highlights

• Ahiwara MLA Domanlal Korsewada is cremated with full state honours at his ancestral village, Bhendra, in Balod district.
• Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai pays floral tribute, shoulders the bier and consoles the bereaved family.
• Korsewada, 78, passed away while undergoing treatment in Hyderabad.
• Sai remembers the two-time legislator as a mature, approachable and soft-spoken public representative.
• Ministers, MPs, legislators, officials and residents join the final farewell.
• Balod’s district-level Rajyotsav will be held simply, with cultural programmes suspended and development exhibitions retained.

Raipur: Ahiwara MLA and Chhattisgarh Scheduled Caste Development Authority Vice-Chairman Domanlal Korsewada was cremated with full state honours at his ancestral village, Bhendra, in Balod district’s Gundardehi development block on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the funeral, shouldered the bier and described the veteran legislator’s passing as an irreparable loss to Chhattisgarh.

Korsewada, 78, had been undergoing treatment in Hyderabad when he passed away.

The Chief Minister offered floral tribute and laid a wreath on his mortal remains before joining the funeral procession. He met the grieving family, expressed his condolences and offered words of comfort.

A public representative remembered for simplicity and dedication

Sai recalled Korsewada’s warm personality, measured approach and commitment to addressing the concerns of his constituents.

He said Korsewada had been elected twice from the Ahiwara Assembly constituency and remained deeply concerned about the development of his area and the resolution of people’s problems.

“His untimely passing is an irreparable loss to the whole of Chhattisgarh. He was a mature, thoughtful, approachable and soft-spoken public representative who remained committed to his constituency and its people,” the Chief Minister said.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai shoulders the bier of Ahiwara MLA Domanlal Korsewada during the funeral procession at Bhendra village in Balod district on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Food Minister Dayal Das Baghel, Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav and Skill Development Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb join the final farewell. Photo: primelookindia.com via CG/CMO.

Sai described Korsewada’s journey from teaching to legislative service as a reflection of his dedication to public life.

“His journey from a teacher to a legislator reflects his commitment to serving people. His simplicity, warmth and dedication to public service will always be remembered,” he said.

Sai recalls conversations during treatment

Speaking emotionally, the Chief Minister said he had remained in contact during Korsewada’s treatment and had hoped that he would recover and return from Hyderabad.

Sai recalled that Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal had visited Korsewada in Hyderabad a day before his death and discussed his condition and treatment with the doctors.

The Chief Minister said he, too, had spoken with the medical team, which was making every effort to help the legislator recover.

“Nothing in our conversations suggested that he would not return from Hyderabad after recovering. He himself had expressed hope of getting well and coming back, but destiny had other plans,” Sai said.

He described the loss as deeply painful for Korsewada’s constituents, the state and him personally.

The Chief Minister prayed for peace for the departed soul and strength for the family to endure their grief.

Tributes in Raipur and Bhilai-3

Korsewada’s mortal remains arrived in Raipur by air on Saturday morning. Arrangements were made at Swami Vivekananda Airport for people to pay their last respects.

The body was subsequently taken to his government residence in Bhilai-3, where family members, public representatives and well-wishers offered tributes.

From there, the funeral procession proceeded to Bhendra, where the last rites were performed with full state honours.

Residents, members of the Satnami community and public representatives gathered in large numbers to bid farewell to the legislator.

Ministers and public representatives attend funeral

Those present included Food Minister Dayal Das Baghel, Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal, School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav and Skill Development Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb.

MPs Vijay Baghel and Bhojraj Nag, legislators Punnulal Mohle, Ishwar Sahu and Lalit Chandrakar, and former Assembly Speaker Premprakash Pandey also attended.

Durg Collector Abhijeet Singh, Balod Collector Divya Umesh Mishra, Superintendent of Police Kiran Gangaram Chavan, other senior officials, local representatives and community members were present.

Balod to observe a subdued Rajyotsav

As a mark of respect to Korsewada, the Balod district administration has decided to organise the district-level Rajyotsav in a simple manner.

All cultural programmes scheduled as part of the district celebration have been suspended.

The event will retain exhibitions highlighting government welfare schemes and development works undertaken in the district. Visitors will be able to obtain information about public services, welfare initiatives and local development achievements.