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PM Modi Celebrates First Diwali in Bastar After Naxal Victory
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 06:33 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bastar, Chhattisgarh, on Diwali, marking the first celebration after declaring victory over Naxalism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh on Diwali, the first celebration after the government declared victory over Naxalism. He was accompanied by a contingent of security personnel and local officials, underscoring the importance of the visit. During the trip, Modi met with tribal leaders and discussed ongoing development projects aimed at improving infrastructure and livelihoods in the region. The event was seen as a reaffirmation of the central government’s commitment to sustaining security gains and promoting inclusive growth in Bastar.