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When internal security is strong, external enemies cannot succeed: PM Modi praises security forces in Naxal-free Bastar
What happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, and praised their role in maintaining internal security, comparing it to national defence. He acknowledged the sacrifices made by security personnel and the previous scale of violence in the region, where Naxalites had snatched away people's right to vote. The CRPF has been at the forefront of uprooting Naxalism in Bastar. Development activities are expected to gain momentum with peace and security st
Why it matters
The strengthening of internal security in Bastar is significant for the nation's unity and integrity, as a strong internal security allows the country to focus on development and external defence. The security personnel's role is crucial in maintaining this security. The government's policy of allowing those who abandon violence to rejoin mainstream society is also a factor in the region's transformation.
Key facts
- * The CRPF has been at the forefront of uprooting Naxalism in Bastar. * Naxalism had long been a major obstacle to development in Bastar. * The government's policy is to allow those who abandon violence to rejoin mainstream society.
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