In significant changes to India’s “red corridor”, the number of districts “most-affected” by left wing extremism (LWE) has reduced to three from six, the Union Home Ministry said on Wednesday (October 15, 2025).

Now, Bijapur, Sukma and Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh remain under the classification of “most affected”. the statement said. Previously in April this year, the number was reduced to six from 12, with Bijapur, Kanker, Narayanpur, and Sukma in Chhattisgarh; West Singhbhum in Jharkhand; and Gadchiroli in Maharashtra as the six most affected districts.

According to the Ministry, the number of districts affected by Maoism has also been further brought down to 11 from 18. “The government is committed to completely eradicate the Maoist menace by the March 31, 2026”, it added.

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