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A mega victory parade highlighted the decisive elimination of armed Maoist terror across the red corridor, celebrating the valor of central paramilitary and state police forces. From Chhattisgarh's District Reserve Guard to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Greyhounds, Maharashtra's C-60, and Bihar STF, anti-Naxal commando contingents marked major milestones in restoring peace across conflict-hit zones. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the brave personnel involved in operations that reclaimed territory from Maoist insurgents. Operations by elite forces, supported by specialized sniffer dogs, led to thousands of surrenders, arrests, and the neutralisation of armed cadres while honouring the supreme sacrifice of fallen security jawans.

National Unity Day celebrations at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat featured a grand parade and cultural presentations, highlighted by a special theatrical performance titled 'Naxal Mukt Bharat'. Conceptualised, written, and directed by National School of Drama Director Chittaranjan Tripathy, the production brought together NSD Repertory members alongside tribal artists from states including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. The performance depicted the genesis of the Naxalite movement from Naxalbari in 1967, tracing its spread across the red corridor, the violence and extortion endured by local communities, and the eventual restoration of peace and development through security operations. The broadcast highlighted the pivotal role played by Central Armed Police Forces—including CRPF's CoBRA unit, BSF, ITBP, and SSB—and state police contingents in setting up forward operating bases in strongholds like Abujhmad, driving surrenders, and enabling skill development and road construction in tribal regions.

The Ekta Parade showcased India's elite security forces celebrating the achievement of a Naxal-free India. The march past featured Shaurya Chakra recipients from the CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police, including Deputy Commandant Anjani Kumar, Constable Deepak Sah, Assistant Commandant Vipin Wilson, DSP Dheeraj Singh Katoch, DSP Sukhbir Singh, Inspector Ajay Singh Chib, and Sub-Inspector Niaz Ahmed. Led by Parade Commander SP Subodh Ramesh Mankar and 2IC DSP Brij Kishore Yadav, specialized anti-Naxal units from across the country participated, including Chhattisgarh's District Reserve Guard, CISF, Andhra Pradesh Greyhounds, ITBP, Bihar STF, SSB, Jharkhand Jaguar, Karnataka ANF, Kerala SOG, Madhya Pradesh Hawk Force, Odisha SOG, Maharashtra C60, and West Bengal CIF. The commentary highlighted the bravery and supreme sacrifices made by personnel in dismantling the Red Corridor, transitioning from severe Left-Wing Extremism to widespread peace, unity, and development.

Participants solemnly take the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge under the national flag, committing to preserve the unity, integrity, and security of India. The oath highlights dedication to spreading this message among fellow citizens in the spirit of national solidarity, made possible through the foresight and actions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Attendees also resolve with integrity to contribute towards the nation's internal security, concluding with patriotic slogans celebrating the motherland.