Modi Visits Bastar to Mark Diwali With Security Forces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Bastar in Chhattisgarh to mark the Diwali holiday alongside security forces carrying out anti-Naxal operations. Modi pointed out the area's changing landscape, noting that a district once dominated by armed insurgency is now experiencing stability and development.

The visit coincided with an operational achievement for the Central Reserve Police Force, which recorded 12 consecutive months without a single operational death. The force's leadership attributed the milestone to modern hardware, advanced instruction, strategic operational design, and swift emergency medical transport for wounded personnel.

Modi commended the paramilitary unit for the casualty-free year, describing the achievement as an impactful outcome. Bastar has historically experienced significant hurdles to regional progress due to armed conflict.

Government leadership noted that official strategy offers rehabilitation into society for those who surrender their arms, while maintaining security operations against individuals who continue violent activities. Authorities report that numerous people have laid down weapons to rejoin mainstream life as public safety improves.