Prabad Khabar Ground Report |

Table of Contents Prabhat Khabar Ground Report | There is no talk of bombs and bullets to control the babus, but after the return from Kriti, there must be development of the Prabad Khabar Maidan: a great enthusiasm for democracy in the villages of Simarkodi. Harladih, Mandro, Gugra, Tuyo, Bundgaon and Kutko panchayats of Birdand block of Giridih district. Once known as a safe haven for Naxalites, the area is now in the air of democracy. Prabad Khabar Maidan report. Now there is no room for talk of bombs and bullets. In fact, these eight panchayats, which are heavily affected by Naxals in Giridih district, are surrounded by 13 hills. The biggest hill is called Lalki Hill by the villagers. This area, full of natural beauty, is underdeveloped and falls under the category of Naxal affected villages. As it was not easy to reach the villages here, the polling party went under the shadow of bayonets. Earlier, polling parties used to conduct elections here in the shadow of the polling booth amid the boycott announcement. Election boycott slogans can still be seen on the walls of many government buildings there, but the winds of change are blowing. Now along with the common people here, the erstwhile Naxal leaders are urging people to vote. Now there is no tension here, the grand festival of democracy is in full swing. If there is faith in the government and administration behind all this, there is also faith in the security personnel. All these efforts have changed the mindset and atmosphere and the ballot is stronger than the bullet. People who have been raising awareness in villages for nearly two decades and raising slogans of boycott are now urging them to vote here. It is to be noted that three brothers from the Naxal-infested Meromgarha village under Gugra police station were hoisting the flag of Maoists. Half a dozen cases were registered against the three brothers in connection with the Naxalite incidents. Ex-Maoists were also aware of the polling and there was panic in their area. He was later arrested and convicted. After coming out of prison things gradually changed and the three brothers changed themselves. Apart from these, many others thought it better to return to the mainstream and today all are making others aware of voting. Ex-Maoist Parasnath, Deputy Zonal Commander Govind along with his family are rousing the villagers in the village to vote. It is still painful for the villagers to pass through such roads. Photo: Prabad Khabar Even today there is no road to reach these areas. People come and go through the rough rocky path on the hill. There is a problem of electricity and clean drinking water. One also has to worry about health services. When someone gets sick, it causes a lot of trouble. Ratni Devi, wife of ex-Maoist Thala Hembram, says that change is possible only through democracy, whatever happened in the past was a dream. Things have changed and it is now clear that we have to rely solely on democracy for development. Roads and facilities should be provided Prabad Khabar Maidan Report | Basic facilities. With our civilization and culture we can dance in agaras, recite mantras, visit fields and barns. Along with education and health, roads are also needed first. Prabad Khabar Ground Report |. They were once synonymous with terrorism, today they fan the flame of democracy 10 He said that force of arms cannot bring change. For this, faith in democracy is necessary, but there must be control over the babus so that no one's work is stopped. Now the infiltration culture must not continue. The forest is ours, but there must be development, says Sabita Kumari. It is ours, but if basic facilities are available, no one will deviate from the mainstream. Govind Manjhi said that roads and other facilities should be established in other areas including Moremagada village located on the road from Barhikora to Patgaon. Also Read: Jharkhand: Bumper polling in bastion of red terror, tight security at every booth The post Prabad Khabar Ground Report, once synonymous with terrorism, is today rekindling the flame of democracy.