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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK...

The Eradication of Red Terror from India

Tribal Regions to Witness

Uninterrupted Development

Greetings! single village. Events such as the ‘Bastar Olympics’
The campaign launched by the Government of India and ‘Bastar Pandum’ have become symbols of social
to liberate the nation from the clutches of ‘Red Terror’ reconstruction and renewed self-confidence. This
has been successful. For years, a parallel machinery transformation is not confined to a single region;
operating within the ‘Red Corridor’—spanning twelve rather, it is clearly visible across all areas that were
states—had been obstructing development because once plagued by the ‘Red Terror.’ This shift lays a
of violence by misleading the youth of the region. robust foundation for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ - a vision
Today, thanks to the Central Government’s clear wherein every region and every citizen can advance
strategy and sustained efforts, a new era is dawning with equal opportunities. This is the cover story of
in these areas—an era aligned with the aspiration for our current issue.
a developed and self-reliant India. Furthermore, in the Personality section, read about
To combat Naxalism, a three-pronged strate- Dada Saheb Phalke. Union Cabinet Decisions, World
gy—comprising dialogue, security, and coordina- Heritage Day, the completion of a decade of the flag-
tion—was adopted. As a result, from 2024 to March ship Khelo India scheme, the 18th Civil Services Day
2026, 706 Naxals had been killed, 2,218 arrested, on April 21, the President’s participation in Akshaya
and 4,839 surrendered; furthermore, all top-tier Patra’s 5-billion meals distribution program, Prime
members of the Central Committee and Politbu- Minister Narendra Modi’s address to Parliament
ro had been neutralized. While stringent action regarding the war situation in West Asia, and his fort-
brought violence under control on one hand, initia- nightly events are the other highlights. Additionally,
tives in sectors such as roads, telecommunications, ‘Mann Ki Baat on the inside page of the magazine,
education, skill development, and financial inclusion while special content on World Earth Day, observed on
have, on the other, lent fresh momentum to devel- April 22, on the back cover, are also part of this issue.
opment. Today, those very regions—once symbols
of fear and insecurity—have opened their doors to Kindly keep sending us your suggestions.
stability, trust, and new possibilities. Chhattisgarh’s
Bastar has emerged as a compelling example of
this transformation, where a campaign is now
underway to establish schools and sports facilities,
apart from promoting cultural activities in every (Dhirendra Ojha)

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