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PM Modi Celebrates Diwali With Security Forces In Bastar, Says India Is Now Naxal-Free

PM Modi Celebrates Diwali With Security Forces In Bastar, Says India Is Now Naxal-Free

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Diwali in Bastar with CRPF personnel, declaring every district Naxal‑free and praising the end of decades‑long Maoist violence and the arrival of development such as new roads and schools. While celebrating the defeat of armed Naxals, he warned that ‘dimagi Naxals’ – ideological supporters who have infiltrated political parties and organisations – continue to instigate people against India’s Constitution and democracy. Modi urged the nation to identify and defeat these ideological elements to protect democratic institutions.

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  • left · 6 outlets

    Celebrating Diwali with CRPF personnel in Bastar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country must “identify and defeat” ideological supporters of Naxalism who have “infiltrated” parties and organisations

    — The Hindu

  • center · 12 outlets

    NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali on Sunday along with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bastar, which was freed from the clutches of Naxals after several decades. "Heading to Bastar to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces," Modi said in a post on 'X'. The…

    — DT Next

  • right · 8 outlets

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bastar on Sunday, November 8, describing the occasion as particularly significant as it marked the first Diwali after India's victory in its decades-long fight against Naxalism and Maoist extremism.

    — India TV

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali with security forces in Chhattisgarh, declaring every district Naxal-free and crediting their efforts for ending decades of Maoist violence.

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  1. Rising Kashmir Center Rising Kashmir

    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. Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

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  24. Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)

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  28. Greater Kashmir Center GK Communications Pvt. Ltd.

    Maoists gone, but 'dimagi Naxals' instigating people against Constitution and democracy: PM Modi

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  33. NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article

    PM Modi Celebrates Diwali With Security Forces In Bastar, Says India Is Now Naxal-Free

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali with security forces in Chhattisgarh, declaring every district Naxal-free and crediting their efforts for ending decades of Maoist violence.

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