Naxalism's March 31 Endgame: Ground-Changing Operations Over Two Years
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Naxalism Endgame: How India Achieved Naxal-Free Status by March 31 Deadline
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News18•31-03-2026, 16:03
Naxalism Endgame: How India Achieved Naxal-Free Status by March 31 Deadline
•Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared India Naxal-free by March 31, 2026, citing the elimination or surrender of top Maoist leadership.
•Over 400 new security camps established in six years, bringing connectivity, governance, and development to previously Naxal-dominated areas.
•Key operations included the killing of CPI (Maoist) general secretary Basavaraju and the dismantling of the KGL Hills nerve center, severely weakening the insurgency.
•A wave of surrenders, including Politburo member Mallojula Venugopal Rao, followed due to increased security presence and loss of operational space.
•Public support shifted from Maoist ideology to demands for development, with villagers now seeking state intervention for basic amenities.
