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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

On 1st Independence Day post-end of Maoism, Tiranga Yatra to reach villages once hit by Naxalism

Raipur: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday said Naxalism was once considered difficult to eliminate, but the menace has now been wiped out, and this year the 'Tiranga Yatra' will also reach remote villages and schools in former Maoist strongholds.

He asserted that the main objective of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' (tricolour in every house) campaign was to remind the younger generation that India's freedom was achieved after sacrifices of numerous freedom fighters and national heroes.

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