Chhattisgarh: Amit Shah Issues Ultimatum, Vows to Eliminate Naxalism by March 2026, Rain or Shine

In a significant announcement, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has committed to eliminating Naxalism from India by March 31, 2026, during his visit to Chhattisgarh. He made it clear that the operations against the Naxals will proceed with unwavering intensity, irrespective of weather conditions, particularly during the monsoon season. Shah issued a strong message to the Naxals, offering them the option to surrender without any further dialogue, emphasizing the importance of laying down their arms. He acknowledged the Chhattisgarh government’s new surrender policy as a positive step towards reintegration. Shah linked the anti-Naxal drive to the broader vision of a ‘developed India’ under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which includes ensuring timely justice and fostering social stability, crucial for overall progress. The government’s strategy includes strengthening security forces in Naxal-affected areas, enhancing infrastructure, and improving public services, thereby weakening the Naxal influence.