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BJP chief Nitin Nabin says sports are replacing guns in Bastar, hails development
✍️ India TV News
🗓 16 Nov 2026, 12:16 AM
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BJP leader Nitin Nabin praised recent sports initiatives in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, saying they are helping to curb violence in the tribal belt.
BJP chief Nitin Nabin visited the tribal district of Bastar in Chhattisgarh and highlighted the growing role of sports as a tool for peace. He noted that organized games and youth training camps are providing alternatives to armed conflict for local youngsters.
The leader pointed to recent government‑backed initiatives that have set up sports facilities, supplied equipment, and organized tournaments across villages. According to Nabin, these efforts are beginning to shift community attitudes, with more youths choosing the playing field over the battlefield.
Nabin’s remarks come amid ongoing security challenges in the region, where insurgent groups have historically relied on recruitment from disenfranchised tribal populations. By emphasizing sports, the BJP aims to showcase a development‑focused approach to stability in the area.
State officials have pledged continued investment in infrastructure and coaching to sustain the momentum. The party hopes that the positive response will encourage further replication of the model in other parts of the tribal belt.
The statement underscores the political narrative that development, particularly through sports, can serve as a counter‑insurgency strategy in conflict‑prone zones.
The leader pointed to recent government‑backed initiatives that have set up sports facilities, supplied equipment, and organized tournaments across villages. According to Nabin, these efforts are beginning to shift community attitudes, with more youths choosing the playing field over the battlefield.
Nabin’s remarks come amid ongoing security challenges in the region, where insurgent groups have historically relied on recruitment from disenfranchised tribal populations. By emphasizing sports, the BJP aims to showcase a development‑focused approach to stability in the area.
State officials have pledged continued investment in infrastructure and coaching to sustain the momentum. The party hopes that the positive response will encourage further replication of the model in other parts of the tribal belt.
The statement underscores the political narrative that development, particularly through sports, can serve as a counter‑insurgency strategy in conflict‑prone zones.