New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Bastar in Chhattisgarh to celebrate the auspicious festival of Diwali with the security personnel deployed in Ant-Naxal operations in rge region.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister highlighted the remarkable transformation of Bastar, saying that it once was a hub where Naxalism held sway, and is now witnessing flourishing peace and rapid development.

"Heading to Bastar to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces. This is an area where Naxalism once held sway, and now, development is flourishing. I am going to salute our brave security personnel for their sacrifices, selfless service and unwavering devotion to the nation," he said.

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