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PM Modi greets nation on Diwali, to continue tradition of celebrating festival with jawans

PM Modi greets nation on Diwali, to continue tradition of celebrating festival with jawans

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Diwali in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district by honoring security personnel who have been involved in anti‑Naxal operations. He said the festival was the first Diwali after the country’s declared defeat of Maoist terror, noting that every district is now free from Naxalism and that development is flourishing in areas once dominated by Maoists. Modi credited strong political will and right policies for dealing blows to Naxal funding, but warned that “dimagi Naxals” – mental supporters of the insurgency – still pose a threat.

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  • left · 5 outlets

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Chhattisgarh’s Bastar to celebrate Diwali with security personnel deployed in anti-Naxal operations and honour their sacrifices.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 6 outlets

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali on Sunday with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, which was once a stronghold of Naxalism and has seen significant progress in anti-Naxal operations. “Heading to Bastar to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces,” Modi said…

    — The New Indian Express

  • right · 6 outlets

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel involved in anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region. He highlighted the significance of this Diwali as the first since the defeat of Naxalism. Modi commended the personnel for their sacrifices that contributed to…

    — The Economic Times

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New Delhi [India], November 8 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to people across the country, wishing them happiness and prosperity. In a post on X, he wrote, “Diwali wishes to everyone! Boundless Diwali wishes to my family members across the country.” On Saturday…

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  11. Rising Kashmir Center Rising Kashmir Current article

    PM Modi greets nation on Diwali, to continue tradition of celebrating festival with jawans

    New Delhi [India], November 8 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to people across the country, wishing them happiness and prosperity. In a post on X, he wrote, “Diwali wishes to everyone! Boundless Diwali wishes to my family members across the country.” On Saturday…

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  15. ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group

    PM Modi To Celebrate Diwali With Security Personnel In Chhattisgarh's Bastar, Says ‘Heading To...’

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Bastar in Chhattisgarh on the occasion of Diwali to celebrate the festival with security personnel deployed in the region. He shared the information in a post on X, highlighting the area's transformation from a Maoist-affected region into one witnessing…

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  19. Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

    PM Modi to celebrate Diwali with security officials in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar

    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali with the security officials posted in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar — a region historically affected by Maoism — highlighting how the situation in the area has transformed and development has gained momentum. The Prime Minister said that he will…

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  25. India TV Right Independent News Service

    PM Modi celebrates Diwali with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar: 'You are all my family'

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, on Sunday, November 8. During his interaction with the personnel, the Prime Minister praised their role in protecting the country and described them as members of his family. Addressing the gathering…

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  33. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    PM Modi celebrates Diwali with Bastar security forces, says India has overcome Naxalism

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel involved in anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region. He highlighted the significance of this Diwali as the first since the defeat of Naxalism. Modi commended the personnel for their sacrifices that contributed to…

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  37. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Modi celebrates Diwali with security personnel in Bastar, hails 'end of Naxal terror'

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday celebrated Diwali with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district, thanking them for their sacrifices in the fight against Naxalism and describing the festival as particularly significant as the country marked what he claimed was the end of its…

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