Recalling the 2010 Dantewada ambush and noting high casualties among forces between 2004 and 2013, the Prime Minister highlighted the ongoing ideological threats and called for continued vigilance. This visit continues a practice started in 2014 to spend Diwali with troops at border and key posts.
Prime Minister celebrates Diwali with security forces in Bastar, marking victory over Naxalism
The Prime Minister commemorated Diwali alongside security personnel in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, underscoring the country's success in its prolonged fight against Naxalism and Red Terror. He acknowledged security forces as family members and praised their empowerment and operational freedom for breaking down insurgent networks.
