Former Naxals Women Ramp Walk: Some former women Naxalites from Bastar, Chhattisgarh have now started a new life. On the occasion of National Handloom Day, these women walked the ramp in Raipur wearing traditional sarees and handloom clothes. Seeing his style, the people present there encouraged him with applause.
For these women who once carried weapons in the forests of Bastar, this moment was completely different from their old life. Now they are returning to the mainstream and moving towards respect and self-reliance.
Did a ramp walk wearing a saree
#WATCH | Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Former women Naxals, who once carried weapons in the dense forests of Bastar, walked the ramp to huge applause at a National Handloom Day event in Raipur after joining the mainstream. (07.08) pic.twitter.com/ClHzGcRWp1
— ANI (@ANI) August 13, 2026
Former women Naxalites walked the ramp in a program organized at Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in Raipur. She wore traditional handloom clothes and sarees of Chhattisgarh. The traditional style was clearly visible in her look. The silver waistband, earrings and intricately made braids along with the sarees made her look more special.
Kosa silk enhanced beauty
#WATCH | Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Former women Naxals, who once carried weapons in the dense forests of Bastar, walked the ramp to huge applause at a National Handloom Day event in Raipur after joining the mainstream. (07.08) pic.twitter.com/51mc8lEXWE
— ANI (@ANI) August 13, 2026
In the Swadeshi fashion show, these women walked the ramp wearing Kosa silk and hand-woven clothes from Chhattisgarh. His confidence and style caught the attention of the people present at the event. This was not only an opportunity for her to walk on the ramp, but also a special moment to show her changed life to the world.
CM encouraged
Those steps which were once forced to walk on the path of Red Terror in the remote forests of Bastar, today the same steps are confidently walking on the ramp and presenting the pride of Chhattisgarh’s rich handloom heritage in front of the entire country.
In a program organized in the capital Raipur on the occasion of National Handloom Day… pic.twitter.com/mzTbhLpEeV
— Vishnu Deo Sai (@vishnudsai) August 7, 2026
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai and Assembly Speaker Raman Singh and many public representatives were present in the program. The Chief Minister talked to former women Naxalites and encouraged them. He also wished the women all the best for their future life. The people present at the program also encouraged him by clapping.
Abandoning violence and moving towards self-reliance
After returning to the mainstream, these women are now trying to make a new path for themselves. This program related to handloom and traditional clothes gave them an opportunity to showcase their talent. His story shows that life can be given a new direction when given the right opportunity and support. These women, who once carried weapons in the jungles, walking confidently on the ramp became a special picture of their transformation.
Picture of Bastar’s change
This experience was very special for these women who reached Raipur for the first time. People’s applause was also heard along with his steps on the ramp. His journey is the story of moving away from violence and moving towards respect, self-reliance and new hope.