JAGDALPUR, May 19 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Naxalism has been completely eradicated from the country ahead of the March 31 deadline due to the valour, courage and supreme sacrifice of the security forces. Addressing a press conference here, Shah said certain dates hold historical significance in the "Naxal-Free India Campaign" - December 13, 2023, when the BJP government in Chhattisgarh took oath, the resolute campaign for the complete eradication of Naxalism began, he said.
August 24, 2024 when a meeting of the directors general of police (DG) from all states was convened to resolve to make the country Naxal-free by March 31, 2026, Shah said.
"The third date, which you all know - 31 March 2026 (deadline set by the ...