Jodhpur, Nov. 15 -- Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday said terrorism had been brought under control and Naxalism eradicated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the improvement in the country's security environment.

Speaking in Jodhpur, Shekhawat said India had earlier witnessed frequent terrorist incidents due to what he described as the weak resolve of those in the highest positions of government. He also claimed that nearly a third of the country was affected by Naxalism.

"The way terrorism had become entrenched in India-exacerbated by the weak resolve of those in the highest echelons of government-led to frequent terrorist incidents across the country. Nearly a third of India was reeling...