Bhubaneswar, March 6 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Bhubaneswar on Friday and proceeded to Mundali in Cuttack to attend the 57th Raising Day celebrations of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), where he asserted that the country would be free from Naxalism by March 31.

Shah was received at Bhubaneswar airport by OdishaChief Minister Mohan Majhi, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, State BJP president Manmohan Samal and other leaders. Soon after his arrival, he left for Mundali to participate in the official programme marking the foundation day of the force.

Addressing the gathering, the Union Home Minister praised the contribution of CISF personnel in safeguarding key installations and supporting the country's in...