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Naxals Wiped Out In Forests But 'Dimagi Naxals Hide Among Us': PM Modi In Bastar On Diwali

Naxals Wiped Out In Forests But 'Dimagi Naxals Hide Among Us': PM Modi In Bastar On Diwali

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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 · 4 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 · 11 outlets

    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…

    — Orissa Post

  • right · 6 outlets

    RAIPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to celebrate Diwali with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, continuing his annual tradition of marking the festival with members of the armed forces and security agencies. Modi announced his visit in a post on X on Sunday, saying he was…

    — The Pioneer

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a clear reference to recent agitations, allegedly backed by elements who want to create chaos, said Maoists have been wiped out in the forests but " dimagi Naxals" remain

Coverage arrived over 44 hours — first from The Assam Tribune, latest from The Hindu.

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

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  20. India TV Right Independent News Service

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

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

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

    Naxals Wiped Out In Forests But 'Dimagi Naxals Hide Among Us': PM Modi In Bastar On Diwali

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