Raipur, Nov 9:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces and Chhattisgarh State Police in Bastar on Sunday, continuing his long-standing tradition of marking the festival of lights alongside forward-deployed troops.
Addressing the security personnel, the Prime Minister commended their bravery and dedication, noting that Bastar—once notorious as a violent stronghold of Left-Wing Extremism—is now transitioning toward peace and rapid developmental progress entirely due to the sacrifices of the forces.
PM Modi posted that he visited Bastar to personally salute the armed personnel who sacrifice family celebrations to safeguard the nation in hostile terrain, stating that the entire country draws strength from their devotion to duty.