PM Modi celebrates Diwali with the guardians of our borders in Bastar; declares the menace of Naxalite terrorism at an end.

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with the guardians of our borders in Bastar; declares the menace of Naxalite terrorism at an end.

On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his long-standing tradition by celebrating the festival with security personnel in Bastar. For the 13th consecutive year, the Prime Minister spent Diwali among the troops, boosting their morale and saluting their dedication to the nation. During his visit, he asserted that Naxalism and terrorism have been eradicated from Bastar. He also took a dig at the opposition, referring to what he termed “ideological Naxalites” (or “intellectual Naxalites”). Addressing the soldiers, PM Modi also reiterated the resolve to build a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India).