Floral tributes offered to martyred personnel; bicycles distributed to students during visit to Baseli, Madanwada and Korakutti
Published on: July 11, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
Lok Sabha MP Santosh Pandey visited the former Naxal-affected villages of Baseli, Madanwada and Korakutti on Friday, where he paid tribute to the security personnel, including the then Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar (V.K.) Chaubey, who were killed in the 2009 Maoist attack.
At the martyrs’ memorial, the MP offered floral tributes and observed a moment of silence in memory of the brave personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. He said the sacrifice of the martyrs would always be remembered and that their courage and dedication continue to inspire future generations.
During his visit, Pandey also distributed bicycles to students at schools in Baseli and Madanwada, encouraging them to pursue their education with dedication and work towards achieving their dreams. He said both the Central and State governments are committed to improving educational opportunities for children in remote and rural areas.
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Speaking on the occasion, the MP recalled that Baseli, Madanwada and Korakutti were once known across the country for Naxal violence. He said that due to the coordinated efforts of the Central and State governments, the courage of security forces and the support of local residents, the region is now steadily moving towards peace and development.
He highlighted the expansion of roads, education, healthcare and other basic infrastructure in the area, stating that visible improvements have transformed the lives of local residents.
Pandey described his visit as a historic occasion, saying it was the first time after Independence that a Member of Parliament had reached this remote part of the constituency. He assured residents that sustained efforts would continue to improve road connectivity, education, drinking water facilities and other essential infrastructure to support the region’s development.
District Panchayat President Namrata Singh, BJP District President Dilip Verma, Bhojesh Shah, Madan Sahu, Amru Ram, Renu Tandiya, administrative officials, BJP leaders, party workers, villagers and a large number of school students were present during the programme.
The event concluded with a two-minute silence in honour of the martyrs.
