India news Live Updates, 8 November 2026: PM Modi to celebrate Diwali with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his plans to celebrate Diwali with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region on November 8, 2026. He described the area as having been freed from Naxalism and expressed his admiration for the sacrifices made by security forces. Modi stated, "I am going to salute our brave security forces for their sacrifices, devotion to nation."
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