Bastar: The Naxal Story was released in theaters on March 15, 2024, and in no time it started trending on X. A section of social media users went berserk on X and started to trend #BanBastarMovie alleging that the film is an attempt to defame Congress and former Minister of Home Affairs P Chidambaram. Created by Sudipto Sen, Bastar: The Naxal Story features Adah Sharma, Indira Tiwari, Vijay Krishna, Yashpal Sharma, Raima Sen, Shilpa Shukla and more in the leading roles. While the makers have not stated that Bastar: The Naxal Story is based on a true story, interestingly there are real-life references and incidents in the movie that have amped up curiosity among fans and even fueled a controversy as many fans claimed that the movie presented how the Congress government handled the sensitive Naxal issue. As a result, #BanBastarMovie is trending on X. Below is what fans have to say on #BanBastarMovie-
Fans react to #BanBastarMovie
A user shared a video with the caption, "The official failure of the Congress government has had a direct impact on the problem of Naxal attacks in Bastar, making people doubtful about feeling safe. #BanBastarMovie"
Another user wrote, "The failure of the Congress government at the time of increase in Naxal problem explained that there is a need for change in policies, which could stop the growing menace. #BanBastarMovie"
One more user wrote, "The failure of the Congress administration to effectively address the Naxal issue underscored the imperative for policy changes to curb the escalating unrest. #BanBastarMovie"
Bastar: The Naxal Story True Story
As shown in the trailer, Bastar Naxal Story particularly mentions the 2010 Tadmetla incident in which 76 security personnel were martyred. Real Bastar Naxal Story, on April 6, 2010, 75 CRPF personnel and a state policeman were martyred by a battalion-strong contingent of PLGA, the 'military' wing of CPI(Maoist), in the dense forests between Chintalnar and Tadmetla, then in Dantewada district. In terms of body count, it’s the worst Maoist attack in India's history. Interestingly, Congress veteran leader P Chidambaram served as Minister of Home Affairs from 29 November 2008 to 31 July 2012.