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First Diwali where Naxalism has been eliminated: PM celebrates with jawans in Bastar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, calling 2026 a historic year in India's fight against Naxalism. He credited soldiers and security forces…

First Diwali where Naxalism has been eliminated: PM celebrates with jawans in Bastar
First Diwali where Naxalism has been eliminated: PM celebrates with jawans in Bastar — image via India Today India — Credit: Storywire

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, calling 2026 a historic year in India's fight against Naxalism. He credited soldiers and security forces for helping free every district from Maoist insurgency.

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