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At Bastar Olympics, ex-Maoists to send out message of peace & hope

IndiaTimes Saturday, 14 December 2024
Union home minister Amit Shah will conclude the Bastar Olympics in Chhattisgarh, a region grappling with left-wing extremism. Hundreds of rehabilitated Maoists from various states will attend, signifying a return to peace. Shah will also attend the Para-Olympics for IED blast victims and meet with surrendered Naxalites and security forces.
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