NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the remarkable transformation of Katejhari in Maharashtra and Dantewada in Chhattisgarh , the regions which were once gripped by Maoist violence , during the 122nd episode of his monthly radio programme ' Mann Ki Baat .'
Addressing the nation, PM Modi shared that recently, people of Katejhari village in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district witnessed a historic moment, the arrival of the first-ever bus service. Once plagued by Maoist threats, the village erupted in celebration, with locals welcoming the bus with drumbeats and joy.
"It is such a common thing to travel by bus. But I want to tell you about a village where a bus arrived for the first time. The people there were waiting for this day for years. And when the bus arrived in the village for the first time, people welcomed it by playing drums. There was a paved road in the village; people needed it, but a bus had never run here before. Why, because this village was affected by Maoist violence," PM Modi said.
"This place is in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, and the name of this village is Katejhari. This change in Katejhari is being felt in the entire surrounding area. Now the situation here is rapidly becoming normal. Due to the collective fight against Maoism, basic facilities have started reaching even such areas. The villagers say that with the arrival of the bus, their lives will become much easier," he added.
Shifting focus to Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, PM Modi praised the outstanding academic performance of students in the recently declared 10 and 12 board examination results. Dantewada topped the state in the Class 10 results and ranked sixth in Class 12, with an impressive 95 per cent pass rate.
"In 'Mann Ki Baat' we have already discussed the Bastar Olympics held in Chhattisgarh and the Science Labs in Maoist-affected areas. The children here have a passion for science. They are also doing great in sports. Such efforts show how courageous the people living in these areas are. These people have chosen the path of improving their lives amidst so many challenges," he said.
"I am also very happy to know that the results of Dantewada district in the 10th and 12th examinations have been excellent. With about a 95 per cent result, this district topped the 10th results. In the 12th examination, this district secured the sixth position in Chhattisgarh," he added.
Addressing the nation, PM Modi shared that recently, people of Katejhari village in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district witnessed a historic moment, the arrival of the first-ever bus service. Once plagued by Maoist threats, the village erupted in celebration, with locals welcoming the bus with drumbeats and joy.
"It is such a common thing to travel by bus. But I want to tell you about a village where a bus arrived for the first time. The people there were waiting for this day for years. And when the bus arrived in the village for the first time, people welcomed it by playing drums. There was a paved road in the village; people needed it, but a bus had never run here before. Why, because this village was affected by Maoist violence," PM Modi said.
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"This place is in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, and the name of this village is Katejhari. This change in Katejhari is being felt in the entire surrounding area. Now the situation here is rapidly becoming normal. Due to the collective fight against Maoism, basic facilities have started reaching even such areas. The villagers say that with the arrival of the bus, their lives will become much easier," he added.
Shifting focus to Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh, PM Modi praised the outstanding academic performance of students in the recently declared 10 and 12 board examination results. Dantewada topped the state in the Class 10 results and ranked sixth in Class 12, with an impressive 95 per cent pass rate.
"In 'Mann Ki Baat' we have already discussed the Bastar Olympics held in Chhattisgarh and the Science Labs in Maoist-affected areas. The children here have a passion for science. They are also doing great in sports. Such efforts show how courageous the people living in these areas are. These people have chosen the path of improving their lives amidst so many challenges," he said.
"I am also very happy to know that the results of Dantewada district in the 10th and 12th examinations have been excellent. With about a 95 per cent result, this district topped the 10th results. In the 12th examination, this district secured the sixth position in Chhattisgarh," he added.
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