A fresh review by the Union government has reduced the number of Naxal-affected districts in India from eight to seven. The Home Ministry’s assessment reflects improved security conditions and aligns with the target to end Left Wing Extremism by 2026
The Centre told the Lok Sabha that 29 top Naxal commanders have been neutralised since 2019 and only three districts remain “most affected” by LWE. Maoist violence has dropped 81 per cent, with the government targeting complete eradication by March 2026
