India to Eliminate Naxalism by 2026, Reports 53% Drop in Incidents

Aug 24, 2024, 01:38 PM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that India aims to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026. He highlighted a significant reduction in Naxal incidents, with a 53% drop from 2014 to 2024 compared to the previous decade. Shah noted a 70% decrease in casualties, with 6,617 security personnel and citizens killed in the first ten years of the conflict. He attributed the progress to the efforts of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, which has neutralized top Maoist leaders.