August 24th 2024.
Raipur: In a press conference held in Raipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah confidently announced that India will be free from Left Wing Extremism by March 2026. He emphasized the need for a strong and ruthless strategy to tackle this menace once and for all. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and other senior officials were also present at the meeting where they reviewed the Maoist issue in Chhattisgarh and neighboring areas.
Shah urged Naxals to give up violence and announced that the Chhattisgarh government will introduce a new surrender policy in the coming months. He stressed the importance of a powerful strategy in dealing with this problem and stated that Naxal violence poses a threat to our democracy. He also revealed that nearly 17,000 lives have been lost to this issue in our country.
The home minister highlighted the significant decline in Naxal incidents in the last decade. He shared that there has been a 53% drop in such incidents from 2014 to 2024 as compared to the previous decade. However, he added that it is now time to deliver the final blow to Left Wing Extremism with a strong and efficient approach.
Shah mentioned the government's efforts to address the security concerns in areas affected by LWE. He stated that security personnel have been carrying out operations while also focusing on development works in these regions. In addition, central agencies like NIA and ED have been working to dismantle Maoist finances.
The home minister expressed confidence that India will be free from Left Wing Extremism by March 2026. He also addressed queries about Article 370 and the decadal census. Shah firmly stated that Article 370 will not be restored and the census will be conducted at an appropriate time. With a determined approach and strategic actions, the government aims to eliminate the problem of Left Wing Extremism and ensure the safety of our nation.
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