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35+ former Naxal MP villages to hoist tricolour for first time
For the first time in more than 35 villages in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat and Mandla districts, the national flag will be hoisted on Independence Day. The Free Press Journal reports that fear…
The Story in Brief
For the first time in more than 35 villages in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat and Mandla districts, the national flag will be hoisted on Independence Day. The Free Press Journal reports that fear of Left Wing Extremists had prevented any celebration in these areas for decades. Three districts, Balaghat, Mandla and Dindori, with 644 affected villages have now been declared free of Left Wing Extremism.
A special Tiranga Yatra campaign from August 13 to 14 will cover remote villages such as Palagundi, Kodwapar and Chauriya. Schoolchildren, youth and panchayat representatives will join police and Hawk Force personnel. The administration says robust security and community outreach have restored public trust, making the hoisting possible.
The Indian Opinion
The flag-hoisting in these villages is welcome, but the narrative of a complete victory over Naxalism needs caution. Years of fear will not vanish with one ceremony. The real test is whether the state maintains security and delivers schools, roads and jobs long after August 15. Watch if these villages see regular government presence and if residents feel safe enough to celebrate Republic Day next year.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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