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PM Modi To Celebrate Diwali In Bastar, Where "Naxalism Once Held Sway"
PM Modi's Diwali visit to Bastar signals symbolic counter-Naxalism messaging in a formerly affected region.
Context
What happened: Prime Minister Modi will celebrate Diwali in Bastar, an area where Naxalites held sway for decades and attacked roads, schools, and police stations.
Why it matters: The visit places the Prime Minister's Diwali celebration in a region the content describes as long dominated by Naxalite activity.
What changed
Prime Minister Modi will celebrate Diwali in Bastar, an area where Naxalites held sway for decades and attacked roads, schools, and police stations.
Why it matters
The visit places the Prime Minister's Diwali celebration in a region the content describes as long dominated by Naxalite activity.
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Nov 08, 2026 08:21 AM ET