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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “dimagi Naxal” remark was not aimed at political rivals but at forces allegedly undermining India’s constitutional framework. Rijiju listed Maoist supporters, separatists and those backing Article 370 among them

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “dimagi naxal” remark, saying he was “proud” to be one. Modi had warned against ideological supporters of Naxalism allegedly influencing policies

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis endorsed PM Modi’s ‘dimagi Naxals’ remarks, alleging ideological Naxalism promotes anarchy. He also defended the full rendition of Vande Mataram, discussed conditions for women’s reservation and criticised Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge for missing Independence Day events

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said armed Naxalism has been significantly weakened but warned that ideological Naxalism remains a challenge. He called for such elements to be identified and isolated while stressing the need to keep India's youth connected to nation-building.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the state is intensifying its fight against drug addiction and trafficking, similar to its campaign against Naxalism. He said MP Police are targeting narcotics syndicates as part of efforts to make India drug-free by 2029

President Droupadi Murmu said Bastar is witnessing a transformation as people move away from violence towards education, employment and development. She highlighted improved infrastructure, revived schools and the growing role of tribal youth in nation-building while preserving cultural heritage

Sixteen Maoists, including six carrying a combined bounty of Rs 39 lakh, surrendered before Jharkhand Police in Ranchi. The group included senior CPI (Maoist) members and five women cadres. Officials called the surrender a major success in the state’s anti-extremism campaign

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India is largely free from Naxalism, terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, and Northeast insurgency, while promising rapid development in Bastar and urging acceptance of surrendered Maoists into mainstream society

It is time for government to focus on developing regions that have become hostage to violent activities by naxalite groups

Over 10,000 Maoists surrendered in the past decade as the government intensified its multi-pronged strategy against Naxalism. Improved security operations, infrastructure development, and rehabilitation schemes weakened the insurgency, reduced violence, and encouraged cadres to join mainstream society, officials said

While the security operations have been successful in breaking the back of the extremist movement, the government must now prioritise addressing tribal grievances through focused development and outreach

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Naxalism would be eliminated from India by March 31, 2026, while addressing the CRPF Day Parade in Guwahati. He praised the force for its role in restoring peace across conflict-hit regions

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said security operations, infrastructure development and disruption of Maoist finances have weakened Left-Wing Extremism. After a review meeting in Raipur, he asserted that Naxalism would be completely eradicated before March 31

Mass surrenders by Maoist cadres in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region highlight a steady decline in Left Wing Extremism, driven by sustained security operations, improved governance, and credible rehabilitation policies offering insurgents an alternative path to civilian life

Eleven Maoists from the Kanha Bhoramdev division, including top leader Kabir, are set to surrender before Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in Balaghat. The move marks a major breakthrough in the decades-long fight against Naxalism in the region

Eight students from Osmania University and the University of Hyderabad were questioned by Andhra Pradesh police after they visited a Maoist encounter site in Alluri Sitaramaraju district. Police cited security concerns amid increased Maoist activity along the Odisha border

Thirty-seven Naxalites, including 27 carrying a collective reward of Rs 65 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada on Sunday. Officials said the ongoing Poona Margem initiative has prompted over 2,200 Naxalites to give up arms in the last 23 months

Intelligence agencies have warned of a renewed push to revive Naxalism in urban centres, particularly universities, as operations in the jungles weaken. Officials say sympathisers are raising domestic funds, using social media, and attempting to provoke protests for propaganda

The CPI (Maoist) MMCSZC has expressed readiness to lay down arms and requested the governments of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to pause anti-Naxal operations until February 2026, citing internal consultations and support from top Maoist leadership

Police arrested 31 Maoists, including senior leaders from Chhattisgarh, during extensive searches in Vijayawada, Krishna district and Kakinada. Many had posed as labourers to evade detection. The operation is linked to intensified anti-Maoist action on the Andhra–Odisha border