Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared glimpses of Diwali celebrations with Jawans at the CoBRA Operations Base in Karanpur, Bastar, Chhattisgarh on November 8, 2026. The Prime Minister stated that the celebrations reflected the spirit of Diwali in Bastar, which he attributed to the dedication of security forces. He made significant observations about the region's development, declaring that "Naxalism is now history and development is the way ahead." Modi described the occasion as special and memorable, emphasizing the transformation in the region through his social media posts where he wrote: "Diwali in Bastar…all thanks to our security forces! Naxalism is history. Development is the way ahead. Today was special and memorable" and "Diwali spirit on full display in Bastar!" The event was documented by the Prime Minister's Office as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations and received visitor counter tracking on the PIB portal.