Patna, May 19 -- Bihar Minister Deepak Prakash on Tuesday hailed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on the reduction of Naxalism across the country.

Speaking to ANI, the Minister asserted that security forces have been consistently fighting the menace for quite some time, adding that extensive security efforts have successfully encouraged the tribal community to join mainstream society.

"Our security forces have been fighting against Naxalism for quite some time now. It is the result of that, people from tribal areas are joining the mainstream society," said Prakash.

Prakash's remarks came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah met and interacted with personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and victims of Naxal violenc...