After 78 years, the Tricolor raised for the first time in the Naxalite Areas of Bijapur, 'Die Mataram' instead of bullets

Last Updated: August 15, 2025, 17:57 IST Independence Day 2025: This history of Independence Day was created in the gross naxalite areas of Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. The Tricolor was proudly waved for decades in the villages that live in the shadow of the sound of bullets and violence. The Tricolor was raised for the first time in many Bijapur towns. Ranjan Das Bijapur. A historic moment was seen on this Independence Day in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. For the first time, the Tricolor was with pride and grace in this area, which has been under the shadow of naxism and violence for decades. Towns such as Konda Palli, Zidpali 01, Ged Palli 02, Vaticvagu, Kora Gutta, Gorna, Pedia, Priest Cancer, Gunje Parati, Bhima Ram, Todka, Kor Choli and Galom Palli celebrate the festival of freedom after 78 years of independence. Where the echo of bullets was heard, the slogans of ‘OD Mataram’ and ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ were echoed. In the streets of the village, the tricolor was in the hands of the children, the tricolor on the street and the tune of the national anthem filled with patriotism. The credit for changes in these areas goes to the regular campaigns of security forces, surrender of Naxalites and rapid development works. Statistics show that in 2025 466 Naxalites surrendered and 820 arrested. During this time, 20 new security camps were formed, 12 of which started this year. The town is connected to the mobile network due to installing seven new mobile towers. Electricity reached four towns for the first time and the bells of schools rang in many places, which were a new experience for these towns. In this order, for the first time in many towns, the Tricolor is gracefully raised. Also in Bastar, the Independence Day celebrated with full enthusiasm, the Independence Day was celebrated with full enthusiasm in Bastar next to Bijapur. Union Minister Tokhan Sahu raised the flag and honored the tortured family members at Lalbagh Maidan in Jagdalpur. Schoolchildren made the atmosphere even more emotional with patriotic songs and presentations. There was a time when the name of Bastar … Premier Modi also called Bastar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the country on the 79th Independence Day of the Red Fort, specially called Bastar in Chhattisgarh and described it as a welcome to the ‘New Saun’. He said there was a time when the image of Naxalism and Violence appeared before to hear the name Bastar, but today this photo changed completely. The prime minister proudly said that the youth of Bastar now enter the sports ground instead of guns. Organizations such as ‘Bastar Olympics’ have become a lively evidence of the energy and talent of youth. He described this change as the result of the joint efforts of safety, development and public participation. Premier Modi, which was limited to only 20 districts from more than 125 districts, reminded that Naxalism was once a serious problem in many parts of the country, which retained the rate of development for decades. But now this situation has been changed-Naxalism is reduced from more than 125 districts to only 20 districts in the past 11 years. The prime minister said that new opportunities for sports, education, tourism and employment are increasing in Bastar today. He expressed the confidence that this new identity of Bastar will become a source of pride and inspiration for the coming generations and that this area will now continue to move forward on the path of peace, progress and pride. This change of bastar is not only a story of controlling naxism, but it is also proof that when security, development and public move together, the picture of any area can be changed. About author Sumit Verma Sumit Verma has been working in News18 in the post of co -editor for four years. He has a clear identity in active journalism over the past 3 decades. Experience of working in vigilance responsibilities in the country’s well -known media institutions. P … Read more Sumit Verma has been working in the post of co -editor in News18 for four years. He has a clear identity in active journalism over the past 3 decades. Experience of working in vigilance responsibilities in the country’s well -known media institutions. P … Read more location: Bijapur, Bijapur, Chhattisgarh first published: 15 August 2025, 17:57 IST HomechhattisGarh The Tricolor for the first time in Naxalytic areas of Bijapur, Gunje ‘Die Mataram’