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29 Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh villages hoist Tricolour for 1st time since independence
In a historic development, the national flag was hoisted on Friday for the first time since independence in 29 Naxal-affected villages across Chhattisgarh's Bastar region. Police camps have been established in all these villages to ensure security for the 79th Independence Day division, which comprises seven districts, has been struggling with the menace of Left Wing Extremism since over the past three decades. Residents were often forced to follow the diktats of Naxal groups, who labeled the nation's independence as "false freedom" and opposed any government activities. In several areas, Naxals even hoisted black flags in protest during national over the past two years, the security situation has begun to improve. Police camps are gradually being set up in previously high-risk areas, paving the way for the introduction of developmental projects. Continuous efforts by security forces, administration, and targeted development initiatives have created an environment of trust in these villages.
Villagers actively participated in the Independence Day celebrations, enthusiastically hoisting the Tricolour. In Narayanpur district, flag hoisting took place in Horadi, Garpa, Kachhpal, Kodliyar, Kutul, Bademakoti, Padmakot, Kandulnar, Nelangur, Pangur, and Sukma district, villages including Raigudem, Tumalpad, Golakunda, Gomguda, Mettaguda, Uskavaya, and Mulkathong witnessed the tricolour fluttering for the first time. In Bijapur district, Kondapalli, Jeedapalli, Vatebagu, Karregutta, Pidia, Gunjeparti, Pujari, Kanker, Bhimaram, Korcholi, and Kotpalli celebrated the occasion with flag forces like the District Reserve Guard, Bastar Fighters and Special Task Force and all wings of the state police, and Central Armed Police Force troops have been continuously carrying out patrolling and other area domination activities in their area of about the same, Sukma SP Kiran Chauhan said police camps are being established continuously in interior areas. Under the state government's Nellanar scheme, development works including road construction, electricity, and mobile towers are being implemented along with basic infrastructure in these Nellanar initiative is aimed at boosting development in Naxal-affected districts like Bijapur, Sukma, Kanker, Dantewada, and Narayanpur and ensuring that residents gain access to essential services and welfare schemes.- Ends(With inputs from Dharmendra Singh.)Must Watch
