In a major milestone towards building a Naxal-free India, the number of districts most affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) has been brought down to just three, marking a significant decline from six districts earlier. The most affected districts now remain Bijapur, Sukma and Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh.

The total number of LWE-affected districts has also been reduced from 18 to 11, reflecting the Modi government’s intensified efforts to dismantle the Naxal network across the country. The Centre has set March 31, 2026 as the target date to fully eradicate the Naxal menace.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Amit Shah, security forces have achieved record-breaking operational successes in 2025.

* 312 LWE cadres have been eliminated, including top lea

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