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PM Modi Celebrates Diwali with Security Forces in Bastar
✍️ Times of India
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 01:41 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. This visit marks a significant occasion, being the first such celebration since the end of Naxalism in the region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings to the nation from the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, celebrating the festival with security forces stationed there. This visit is particularly noteworthy as it is the first Diwali celebration in the area since the declared end of Naxalism.
The Prime Minister's presence underscores the government's commitment to the security personnel who work in challenging conditions. His interaction with the jawans and officers aimed to boost morale and acknowledge their dedication to maintaining peace and order.
Bastar, a region historically affected by Naxalite insurgency, has seen a significant improvement in the security situation. The Prime Minister's visit to this area for the festival signifies a new era of normalcy and development.
The Prime Minister's presence underscores the government's commitment to the security personnel who work in challenging conditions. His interaction with the jawans and officers aimed to boost morale and acknowledge their dedication to maintaining peace and order.
Bastar, a region historically affected by Naxalite insurgency, has seen a significant improvement in the security situation. The Prime Minister's visit to this area for the festival signifies a new era of normalcy and development.