Bastar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with soldiers in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. During this, he described the success against Naxalism as a historic achievement for the country and praised the courage, sacrifice and sacrifice of the security forces. PM Modi said that this is the first Diwali after the victory over Naxalism. While wishing the soldiers on the festival, he said that if the internal security of the country is strong then even external enemies cannot dominate.
The country does not run with the mindset of 'it will continue like this'
In his address, the Prime Minister said that there was a time when more number of our soldiers were martyred than those killed by Naxalites. The heads of Naxalite organizations used to celebrate it. He alleged that the governments of that time had accepted Naxalism as an incurable disease and the situation would continue like this.
PM Modi said that no country can move forward with such thinking in front of its enemies. To take the country forward, it is necessary to confront the enemies with strong will. According to him, the lack of political will was removed in 2014 and after that the figures also started changing along with the situation.
Security forces got complete freedom to take decisions
PM Modi said that earlier governments had tied the hands of the security forces, whereas his government gave complete freedom to the soldiers to take decisions. Efforts were also made to stop the support to leftist extremism.
He said that the government's aim was not only to eliminate Naxalism, but also to ensure that no mother's lap is empty and no youth's future is ruined. With this determination, work was done sensitively without any publicity or show off and the back of Maoist terrorism was broken.
Referring to the achievements of the security forces, the Prime Minister said that for the first time in the last 47 years, it happened that no CRPF jawan lost his life in a year. He described it as a victory for the bravery, courage and restraint of the soldiers. Also said that right intentions and right policies are necessary for success.
'You are all members of my family'
Addressing the soldiers, the Prime Minister said that Diwali is a special occasion to celebrate the festival with families and loved ones. Indians are celebrating this festival in different parts of the country and the world, but they have reached Bastar to celebrate Diwali among the soldiers.
He said that all the soldiers protecting the nation on the borders and within the country are part of his family. Referring to the land of Bastar, PM Modi said that there was once the terror of Naxalism here, but due to the sacrifice and dedication of the soldiers, now the threat of Naxalism has ended in this region and a new stream of development has started.
Diwali of 2026 described as historical
The Prime Minister said that this time's Diwali is very special. The country is celebrating this festival after victory in the fight against Naxalism and Maoist terrorism that has been going on for decades. He described it as the Diwali that came after 40 to 50 years and said that this is the first Diwali when every district of the country is free from Naxalism and crores of people have got relief from its fear.
PM Modi attributed this achievement to the courage of lakhs of soldiers and security forces. Earlier, he had posted on social media platform X that he was going to Bastar to celebrate Diwali with brave security personnel. He also talked about paying tribute to the sacrifice, sacrifice and penance of the soldiers.
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