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New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday took a swipe at Home Minister Amit Shah, saying he accomplished a miracle in the Lok Sabha when he "raved and ranted for 90 minutes" without once using his favourite word of abuse. The opposition party also stressed the continuity in the anti-Naxal strategy and operations over the past two decades, and asserted that the Saranda Action Plan in the rich forest areas of Jharkhand, launched in October 2011, was a "decisive turning point The Congress' ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that several of its leaders had links with Maoists and Left-Wing Extremists (LWE). He claimed that some Congress figures had even interacted with such groups, calling it deeply ironic given the party's public stance against extremism. Rijiju told IANS that during the tenure of Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council, there were individuals associated with Left-Wing ex ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta on Monday declared that the state is Maoist-free, a day before the Centre's deadline. He attributed this to the surrender on March 30, of nine Maoists, including Chelluri Narayana Rao (56), alias 'Suresh', a member of the Maoist party's Central Committee, and Secretary of the AOB (Andhra-Odisha Border) Special Zonal Committee. Gupta remarked that the chapter on Maoists in the state has effectively come to a close. Spe ...Read More >
Raipur/Kanker, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) With just hours left for the Central government's ambitious deadline to make India completely "Naxal-free", two more Maoists laid down their arms in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Tuesday. The surrenders have added fresh momentum to the ongoing campaign against Left-Wing Extremism, even as security forces continue aggressive operations in the remaining pockets. The two Naxals, identified as "Hidme" and "Shankar'', surrendered before the police in Kan ...Read More >
Lucknow, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ministers in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement that India has virtually become Maoist-free, stating that the central and state-level leadership structures of the insurgent movement have been almost entirely dismantled just ahead of the government's self-imposed deadline of March 31. The leaders expressed gratitude to the Centre for its sustained and proactive efforts to curb Maoist activity across the country, sayin ...Read More >
New Delhi: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday stressed that the efforts towards curbing Naxalism in India cannot be possible due to contribution of just one government. Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi accused the present regime of taking credit for ending Naxalism and called it "unfortunate." Priyanka Chaturvedi's Statement "The way action against Naxalism had started from the time of the UPA, and now they're coming to take credit for it ending, that can't be the contribution o ...Read More >
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): Congress leader Atul Londhe Patil on Tuesday while highlighting Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks blaming Congress' inaction for ending Naxalism during its tenure, stated that the current government cannot do what the party has done. Speaking to ANI, while reflecting on the West Asia conflict, Patil mentioned that the current regime "surrendered" the Chabhar Port in Iran, which was brought by Congress. Also Read | CBI Court Sentences 6 Convic ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday took a swipe at Home Minister Amit Shah, saying he accomplished a miracle in the Lok Sabha when he "raved and ranted for 90 minutes" without once using his favourite word of abuse. The opposition party's dig came a day after Shah declared that the country has become free from Naxals, with the apex body of the Maoists and their central structure almost completely dismantled. He also accused the Congress of doing "nothing" to end the long spell of violence perpe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday stressed that the efforts towards curbing Naxalism in India cannot be possible due to contribution of just one government. Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi accused the present regime of taking credit for ending Naxalism and called it "unfortunate." "The way action against Naxalism had started from the time of the UPA, and now they're coming to take credit for it ending, that can't be the contribution of just on ...Read More >
BASTAR (India), March 31 -- India yesterday declared the country free of the Maoist insurgency, fulfilling a long-standing deadline to defeat the decades-long rebellion. Home Minster Amit Shah told parliament India was "free" of the rebels, known as Naxals. "I can say it openly, that we have become Naxal-free -- there is no hesitation in saying this," Shah told parliament, adding that "once the entire operation is completed, I will also inform the country." India in the last two years stepped ...Read More >
Sukma (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Anti-Naxal activist and social worker Farooq Ali hailed the "Naxal Mukt Bharat" initiative, calling the March 31, 2026, deadline set by Centre to end Naxalism in the country as "effective." Speaking to ANI on Monday, Ali highlighted that Naxalism in Chhattisgarh's Bastar felt like a "parallel government" operating for the past 50 years, adding that there were "doubts" about whether such a goal could be achieved or not due to staunch opponents of Nax ...Read More >
Sukma (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Koya Community Youth Wing District President, Ganesh Madavi, on Monday said that people can move freely in the region as Naxalism seems to be on the verge of eradication, making the area safe and secure. Speaking to ANI, Madavi highlighted that Naxalism stayed in the region for nearly four decades, restricting the development there. "Naxalism appears to be on the verge of complete eradication. Compared to the past, the current situation presents a ...Read More >
Raipur: As the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's set deadline to eradicate Left-Wing Extremism ends today (March 31), Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma has claimed that armed Naxals in the state have been "completely eliminated", with a handful of remaining cadres expected to surrender soon. Sharma on Monday evening said setting a clear deadline two years ago to end Naxalism by March 31, 2026, coupled with technology-driven intelligence and precise security force operations, proved ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that days of those who indulge in Naxalite violence are now over and Naxal-free India is one of the biggest successes of the Modi government. Replying to debate in Lok Sabha on efforts to free the country of Left Wing Extremism, he said Naxalism did not spread because of poverty but poverty spread because of Naxalism "Root cause of Naxalism is not lack of development but Left-wing ideology, which was accepted by the leader of then ruling ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Director General of Police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta on Monday declared Andhra Pradesh Naxal-free, stating the menace has ended with nine AOBSZC members surrendering before police. Central Committee Member (CCM) and secretary of AOBSZC Chelluri Narayana Rao alias Suresh, along with eight cadres belonging to the AOB Special Zonal, Area and Divisional Committees, laid down their arms and joined the public mainstream. The surrendered cadres handed over their weapons to the police, mark ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the government had set a target to eliminate Naxalism by March 31 this year, and he can now confidently say that "we have become Naxal-free". Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a debate on efforts to eradicate Left Wing Extremism, Shah criticised Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, alleging that Gandhi had been seen on numerous occasions with Naxals and their sympathisers. Shah provided data on security forces' actions ...Read More >
Addressing reporters after a half-yearly conference with senior officials of the force, Fadnavis said, "Those who have served a minimum three years in the C-60 force that combats Naxalites will get a medal. The decision was taken today." The conference reviewed implementation of new penal codes, technological adaptations and reforms discussed earlier at the DG-IG conference chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said. In the DG-IG conference, states were given 106 action points and Maharas ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Former Chhattisgarh Special DGP RK Vij credited Centre for Naxal-mukt Bharat and lauded the government's unwavering political willpower and joint efforts of central and state forces. Chhattisgarh is on the cusp of achieving a monumental success in eradicating Naxalism, with the deadline set by Union Home Minister Amit Shah looming on March 31, 2026. Speaking to ANI on Monday, Vij stated that it is not just a monumental achievement for the governme ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore accused the government of "systematically silencing the Opposition" in Parliament, alleging that Congress leaders were denied a chance to respond to remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the Lok Sabha debate on Left Wing Extremism. In a post on X, Tagore said, "Today in Parliament, when Amit Shah made baseless and politically motivated allegations against Leader of Opposition Sh Rahul Gandhi, we -- Congress MPs -- sto ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 31 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that personnel serving in the state police's specialised anti-Naxal unit C-60 will be honoured with medals. Fadnavis, who holds the Home portfolio, also ordered complete digitisation of processes -- from filing FIRs to chargesheets -- and directed officials to take measures to improve conviction rates and adopt advanced technology in policing. Addressing reporters after a half-yearly conference with senior police offici ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech regarding the Centre's efforts in curbing Naxalism, attributing the achievement to security forces. Replying to the debate in Lok Sabha on efforts to free the country of Left Wing Extremism, Amit Shah alleged that the Congress government, which was in power in Chhattisgarh, had "shielded Naxalites". He said NAC, formed during the rule of the Congress, "was filled with Naxal ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded Home Minister Amit Shah's reply in Lok Sabha to the debate on efforts to free the country from Left Wing Extremism and said his government has worked towards uprooting this menace and ensuring the fruits of development reach areas affected by Naxalism. He termed Amit Shah's speech as "outstanding". "This is an outstanding speech by the Home Minister Amit Shahji, filled with important facts, historical context and t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that days of those who indulge in Naxalite violence are now over and Naxal-free India is one of the biggest successes of the Modi government. Replying to debate in Lok Sabha on efforts to free the country of Left Wing Extremism, he said Naxalism did not spread because of poverty but poverty spread because of Naxalism Also Read | Income Tax Act 2025: Will TDS Rules on Bank Interest Change?. "Root cause of Naxalism ...Read More >
India's multi-pronged strategy of combining security operations with rehabilitation and development initiatives is proving effective in curbing the long-standing Naxalite insurgency, leading to significant surrenders and a weakening of the movement. IMAGE: A view of 108 Maoists surrendering with weapons, cash, and gold before the police in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, March 11, 2026. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Over 10,000 Maoists have surrendered in the last decade due to increased security p ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that days of those who indulge in Naxalite violence are now over and Naxal-free India is one of the biggest successes of the Modi government. Replying to debate in Lok Sabha on efforts to free the country of Left Wing Extremism, he said Naxalism did not spread because of poverty but poverty spread because of Naxalism "Root cause of Naxalism is not lack of development but Left-wing ideology, which was accepted by th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded Home Minister Amit Shah's reply in Lok Sabha to the debate on efforts to free the country from Left Wing Extremism and said his government has worked towards uprooting this menace and ensuring the fruits of development reach areas affected by Naxalism. He termed Amit Shah's speech as "outstanding". "This is an outstanding speech by the Home Minister Amit Shahji, filled with important facts, historical context and t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah, calling his statements in the Lok Sabha on Naxalism "an outright lie" and accusing the Centre of politicising the issue. In a post on X, Baghel said, "What Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in the Lok Sabha while speaking on the Naxalite issue is an outright lie. During the five years our government was in power, meetings were held with the Chief Minis ...Read More >
Mumbai: Leader of the Shiv Sena Parliamentary Party, Shrikant Shinde on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress in the Lok Sabha, holding its past policies responsible for the spread of Naxalism in the country, while crediting the current government for bringing the situation under control. Insurgency began in Naxalbari in 1967 Participating in a discussion under Rule 193 on tackling Left-wing extremism, Shinde said the insurgency, which began in Naxalbari in 1967, expanded across multi ...Read More >
BASTAR: India on Monday declared the country free of the Maoist insurgency, fulfilling a long-standing deadline to defeat the decades-long rebellion. Home Minister Amit Shah told parliament India was "free" of the rebels, known as Naxals. "I can say it openly, that we have become Naxal-free -- there is no hesitation in saying this," Shah told parliament, adding that "once the entire operation is completed, I will also inform the country." India in the last two years stepped up its campaign agai ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday launched a sharp attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Congress leader of supporting Naxalism "throughout his political career." Shah also slammed Rahul Gandhi for reposting a video of a protest at India Gate during which slogans were raised in support of dreaded Naxal leader Madvi Hidma, who was killed in an encounter with security forces in Andhra Pradesh in November last year. "When Hidm ...Read More >
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