For first time, tricolor unfurled in 26 villages of Bastar division
Raipur, 26 January
The celebration of the 76th Republic Day in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar division was particularly remarkable this year. The villages, which were once forced to live under the shadow of fear and terror of Naxalites, are now moving on a new path of peace and development.
Due to the tremendous success of the Naxal eradication campaign run by the Chhattisgarh government, a new atmosphere of security and trust has been created in the villages, due to which, for the first time this year, villagers unfurled the tricolor in 26 villages and celebrated Republic Day with great enthusiasm.
The Naxal eradication campaign, conducted by the Chhattisgarh government under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, has written a new story of security and development in the Bastar division. Under this campaign, peace has been restored by establishing security centers in the interior and remote areas of Bastar.
The influence of Naxalites was once so deep in these villages that people were forced to live in fear, not to mention national festivals, even normal life. Now, with the efforts of the Naxal eradication campaign, not only has peace been established there, but a new hope has been awakened among the local people.
It is noteworthy that in the past one year, a total of 26 new security centers have been established in the Naxal-affected areas of Bastar division of Chhattisgarh state. These security centers have not only strengthened the law and order, but have also given the form of development centers to these areas. In these villages of Bijapur, Sukma, Narayanpur and Kanker districts, the villagers hoisted the national flag for the first time on Republic Day and participated in this festival with great enthusiasm.
On the occasion of Republic Day, the police and security forces hoisted the national flag together with the local villagers at these security centers. During this, the importance of Republic Day was discussed and sweets were distributed to the people, chocolates and other materials were distributed to the children.
It is noteworthy that the Gundam, Phutkel, Chutwahi, Kondapalli, Zidpalli, Watewagu, Karregatta, Pidiya security camps in Bijapur district, Kasturmeta, Maspur, Irkabhatti, Mohandi, Horadi, Garpa, Kacchapal, Kodliar in Narayanpur district, Tekalgudem, Puvarti, Lakhapal, Pulanpad, Tumalpad, Raygudem, Golakunda, Gomguda, Mettaguda in Sukma district and Panidobir security camp in Kanker district have been established in the past one year.
Inspector General of Police Bastar Range Shri Sundarraj P. said that peace and democracy have been restored in Bastar division due to the collective efforts of the Chhattisgarh government and the security forces. The security centers established under the Naxal eradication campaign have played a major role in bringing the Naxal-affected areas on the path of peace and development.
Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Shri Vijay Sharma hoisted the flag at the main Republic Day celebrations held at Lalbag Parade Ground in Jagdalpur. While giving best wishes to the people of the state, he appreciated the success of the Naxal eradication campaign and the efforts being made for security and development in Bastar division.