Jashpur, Nov. 8 -- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bastar on the occasion of Diwali, where he celebrated the festival with security personnel, calling it a matter of pride for the region.

The Chief Minister said the Prime Minister's interaction with jawans deployed in the region would boost their morale and honour their contribution towards eliminating Naxalism and restoring peace in Bastar.

Expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister for celebrating Diwali with security personnel, Sai said, "PM Narendra Modi visited Bastar today on the occasion of Diwali and celebrated with jawans. This is a matter of pride for Bastar. Bastar was once Naxal-affected. With the blessing...