Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged Bastar youth to shun Naxalism and join the mainstream, assuring ₹1 crore for villages that become Naxal-free. Speaking at Bastar Dussehra, he highlighted the region's rich tribal culture, praised security forces, and emphasised that post-March 2026, Naxals will no longer hinder development, reinforcing peace and progress in Chhattisgarh.