Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have lauded the courage, valour and dedication of security personnel for the country’s success in overcoming Naxalism. In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that Naxalism is now history and development is the way forward. He also expressed gratitude to the security forces, describing the Diwali celebrations in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, as special and memorable.

In a social media post, Home Minister Amit Shah noted that Prime Minister Modi has made it a tradition to celebrate Diwali with security personnel who remain away from their families while safeguarding the nation. He said, this year’s celebrations in the forests of Bastar were particularly significant, as the region, once plagued by Naxal violence, is now witnessing a new chapter of peace and development.

The Home Minister highlighted that this is the first Diwali in five decades to be celebrated after the country had been freed from the scourge of Naxalism. He also dedicated the occasion to the valour and sacrifices of security personnel who laid down their lives to ensure the nation’s security and peace, asserting that the country would remain forever indebted to them.