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PM Modi Celebrates Diwali in Bastar, Marks End of Naxal Struggle
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🗓 08 Nov 2026, 08:48 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi observed Diwali in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, marking the first celebration since the region's long‑standing Naxalite insurgency was largely subdued.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bastar on Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, to celebrate with local residents and officials. He met with district leaders, tribal representatives and security personnel, emphasizing the progress made in restoring peace and development. The visit comes after years of concerted efforts that have largely quelled the Naxalite insurgency in the region. Modi highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects and welfare schemes aimed at sustaining the newfound stability.