India, May 20 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that Naxalism has been eliminated across the country, ahead of the Government's March 31, 2026, deadline. While speaking in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, Shah praised India's security forces for their bravery and sacrifice, calling this a major step in solving an important internal security issue.

He pointed to three key dates in the campaign against Naxalism: December 13, 2023, when the BJP took office in Chhattisgarh and began a focused effort against the Maoist insurgency; August 24, 2024, when police leaders from all States agreed to work together to end Naxalism by March 2026; and March 31, 2026, which now marks an early victory.

Shah emphasised the importance of State coope...