Dantewada Cricket Event and India’s “Post-Maoist” Claim

Dantewada Cricket Event and India’s “Post-Maoist” Claim

Tendulkar’s Dantewada visit signals change, but Bastar’s “post-Maoist” narrative clashes with continuing operations, memory, and inequality.

Dantewada Moves Beyond Maoist Past, Gets Sports Boost From Sachin Tendulkar

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar visited Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Wednesday to participate in an event as part of a grassroots sports initiative aimed at transforming the once Maoist-affected region into a thriving sports hub.

Sachin Tendulkar’s arrival in Bastar is a strong identity of the changing Bastar: Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai has described the arrival of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in Chhindanar village, a remote forest area in Dantewada district, as changing the strong identity of Bastar. He expressed confidence that such initiatives will give new direction to the youth of Bastar and inspire them to realize their dreams. The Chief Minister said that the ‘Maidan Cup Campaign’ run by Sachin Tendulkar Foundation and Mandeshi Fou…

As 'God of Cricket' lands in Naxal-free Bastar, CM Sai hails his visit as start of new innings

Dantewada, Apr 22 (PTI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday hailed the visit of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar to the Bastar region, once a Maoist stronghold, saying his tour was a matter of pride for the state and a strong source of inspiration for children and youth.The Mumbai-based master blaster, a Bharat Ratna awardee, made a rare visit to Dantewada district as part of a grassroots sport's initiative, three weeks after …

Sachin Tendulkar Visits Dantewada To Support Grassroots Sports

Mann Deshi Foundation: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar visited Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district on Wednesday to support a grassroots sports programme aimed at turning the area, once affected by Maoist violence, into a lively sports hub. He expressed happiness about the