{
  "id": 18866191,
  "title": "Modi heads to Bastar for Diwali with security forces",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/modi-heads-to-bastar-for-diwali-with-security-forces",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-08T04:53:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/pm-modi-to-celebrate-diwali-with-security-personnel-in-naxal-hit-bastar/articleshow/135651673.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is traveling to Bastar in Chhattisgarh this Diwali to celebrate with security personnel involved in ant-Naxal operations. In a X post, Modi praised the region's transformation from a Naxalism stronghold to one of peace and development. He expressed gratitude to the brave security forces for their sacrifices and service.\n\nThe CRPF recently celebrated an impressive milestone of 12 consecutive months without any operational fatality, with the last fatality occurring on October 30th, 2025. This achievement, attributed to modern equipment, enhanced training, strategic planning, and efficient post-incident response, underscores the force's commitment to maintaining national safety, even while actively engaged in major operations.\n\nModi highlighted the paramilitary force's history in eradicating Naxalism from Bastar, noting that the region's progress in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and employment is set to accelerate. Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the government's stance - surrender leads to mainstream integration, while continued violence results in decisive action against offenders.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Modi visits Bastar for Diwali celebrations",
    "Modi praises Bastar's transformation from Naxalism stronghold to peace",
    "CRPF marks 12 months without operational fatality"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}