Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Chhattisgarh Celebrates Republic Day in Ex-Maoist Villages
In Chhattisgarh, 47 villages in the Bastar region celebrated Republic Day for the first time.
These villages were previously too dangerous due to Maoist violence.
The government and security forces have been working hard to make the area safer.
They set up new security camps and improved basic services like roads, schools, and healthcare.
However, there are still some violent incidents.
Recently, 11 security personnel were injured in bomb blasts, and six Maoists were killed in a fight.
The government is trying to bring peace and development to the region, but the Maoists are still resisting.
47 villages in Bastar celebrated Republic Day for the first time, marking a significant milestone in democratic restoration.
59 new security camps have been established in Maoist-affected areas, improving security and development.
Basic facilities like roads, schools, healthcare, and banking are gradually reaching remote villages.
11 security personnel were injured in IED blasts in Bijapur, and six Naxals were killed in a recent encounter.
The government is working to integrate Bastar into mainstream development, while Maoist insurgents continue to resist through violent activities.
- Who
- Government officials, security forces, local residents, Maoist insurgents
- What
- Republic Day celebrations in previously inaccessible villages and ongoing security operations against Maoists
- When
- January 26, 2024, and recent security encounters
- Where
- Bastar region, Bijapur, Narayanpur, Sukma districts, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- To restore democracy, improve security, and integrate Maoist-affected areas into mainstream development
Government and Security Forces
Maoist Insurgents
Security and Development
Government and Security Forces
The government and security forces are working to improve security and development in Maoist-affected areas, leading to the celebration of Republic Day in previously inaccessible villages.
Maoist Insurgents
Maoist insurgents continue to resist government efforts through violent activities, including IED blasts and encounters with security forces.
- Villages Celebrating Republic Day
- 47 villages in Bastar region
- New Security Camps
- 59 new camps established in Maoist-affected areas
- Total Security Camps
- More than 100 operational across Bastar
- Injured Security Personnel
- 11 injured in IED blasts in Bijapur
- Maoists Killed in Encounter
- 6 Naxals killed in Bijapur district
- Weapons Recovered
- 2 AK-47s, 1 INSAS rifle, 2 .303 rifles, 1 BGL launcher
- Reward for Naxals
- Rs 27 lakh total reward
- Senior Naxal Killed
- Dilip Bedja, active in National Park area
Sources
Chhattisgarh poised to end Maoist menace, boost development in tribal areas: Governor
11 Security Personnel Injured in IED Blasts in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Chhattisgarh: Tricolour Unfurls for First Time in 47 Villages of Ex-Maoist Stronghold Bastar
Chhattisgarh restored dignity by eliminating Maoism: CM Vishnu Deo Sai
RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale hails Constitution months after questioning ‘socialist’, ‘secular’ in Preamble
Maoist Violence in Final Phase, State Naxal-Free by March 31: Chhattisgarh CM
