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PM Modi celebrates Diwali with jawans at CoBRA base in Karanpur, Bastar
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🗓 10 Nov 2026, 03:16 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined soldiers at the CoBRA Operations Base in Karanpur, Bastar, Chhattisgarh, to mark Diwali, sharing festive moments with the jawans stationed there.
New Delhi – On the evening of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the CoBRA (Counter‑Insurgency and Border Reconnaissance) Operations Base in Karanpur, Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The leader spent time with the jawans, inspecting the festive decorations, lighting lamps and partaking in traditional sweets.
The visit, captured in short video clips released by the Ministry of Defence, showed the PM interacting warmly with the troops, congratulating them on their service and urging them to stay vigilant in the region.
Security officials said the celebration was part of a broader effort to boost morale among forces deployed in the Naxal‑affected areas of central India. The Prime Minister’s presence underscored the government's commitment to acknowledging the sacrifices of security personnel during national festivals.
The event concluded with a brief address by the PM, wherein he highlighted the importance of unity, peace and the spirit of Diwali as a beacon of hope for all citizens, especially those serving in challenging environments.
The visit, captured in short video clips released by the Ministry of Defence, showed the PM interacting warmly with the troops, congratulating them on their service and urging them to stay vigilant in the region.
Security officials said the celebration was part of a broader effort to boost morale among forces deployed in the Naxal‑affected areas of central India. The Prime Minister’s presence underscored the government's commitment to acknowledging the sacrifices of security personnel during national festivals.
The event concluded with a brief address by the PM, wherein he highlighted the importance of unity, peace and the spirit of Diwali as a beacon of hope for all citizens, especially those serving in challenging environments.