On Diwali in Bastar, the speaker praised security personnel for their role in eradicating Naxal terror nationwide, declaring all districts free of the threat. The address honoured the sacrifices of forces like CRPF, BSF, and ITBP, and highlighted development milestones such as road construction, mobile tower installation, and Eklavya Model Residential Schools. Citing World Bank data, it noted 50 crore people have risen from extreme poverty through welfare schemes like PM Awas Yojana, Jan Dhan Yojana, and Ayushman Bharat. The speaker called for ongoing vigilance against ideological extremism and affirmed India’s goal of development and self-reliance.