Following the success of 'Operation Antim Prahar', Gadchiroli was declared Naxal-free. Consequently, the MHA announced zero Indian districts remain LWE-affected, shifting the nation's focus toward socio-economic development and preventing insurgent resurgence in "Legacy and Thrust" areas.
Click to View MoreThe decline of Maoist extremism highlights that Left-Wing Extremism is solvable through both security and inclusive development. True victory lies not in arms but in addressing socio-economic gaps with roads, schools, healthcare, justice, and equitable growth in neglected regions.
Click to View MoreNaxalism, a major internal security challenge in India, stems from the 1967 Naxalbari uprising. It involves socio-economic and political grievances, land reform failures, tribal displacement, and governance deficits. The current government strategy, SAMADHAN, combines security operations with development projects and good governance, reducing violence. However, a sustained commitment is needed to eliminate the violent threat and address the root causes.
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