New Delhi, 7th October 2024 — Union Home Minister Amit Shah today chaired a high-level review meeting with the Chief Ministers of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected states in New Delhi. The meeting focused on assessing the progress made in tackling Naxalism and strengthening coordination between the Centre and the states to completely eradicate the menace by 2026.
During the meeting, Shah called for a united effort from all the Naxal-affected states to work closely with the Central government to ensure the end of Naxalism by March 31, 2026. “The end of Naxalism is within reach if we stand together. We need coordinated efforts across borders to ensure that these anti-national forces are eliminated,” Shah stated.
He further appealed to the youth involved in Naxal activities to give up arms and join the mainstream. “I urge all the youth associated with Naxalism to abandon the path of violence and embrace the future of peace and progress. There is a place for you in the national mainstream, and we are ready to support your rehabilitation,” said the Home Minister.
The meeting highlighted the successes in several states, where government interventions in infrastructure, development, and security have significantly weakened the Naxal movement. However, Shah emphasized the need to sustain and accelerate these efforts to ensure that all regions are free from the clutches of extremism.
The Chief Ministers expressed their commitment to intensifying anti-Naxal operations and promised enhanced collaboration with the Centre in intelligence sharing, security forces deployment, and development projects aimed at uplifting the affected regions.
The Home Minister reaffirmed the Centre’s support, saying, “The government will provide all necessary resources—whether manpower, technology, or financial aid—to ensure that Naxalism is uprooted.”
With a clear deadline set, this meeting marks a crucial step in India’s efforts to tackle LWE and restore peace and progress in affected regions.