On the last day of the Winter session in the Maharashtra state assembly, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced significant progress in the fight against Naxalism. He reported that 33 Naxals have been killed, 55 arrested, and 33 have surrendered over the past year, making the northern part of Gadchiroli district completely Naxal-free.
Fadnavis emphasized the government's commitment to eradicating Naxalism within three years. He highlighted that 1,500 youths from Gadchiroli have joined the police force, including 33 who are Naxal victims. The surrender of key Maoist leader Giridhar and his wife was also noted as a significant development.
Earlier, Fadnavis warned about the broader threat of Naxalism, mentioning that front organizations are attempting to undermine faith in the Constitution. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his determination to eradicate Naxalism nationwide by March 31, 2026, citing a significant reduction in related violence over the past decade.
Maharashtra is a state in western India, known for its capital city Mumbai, which is the financial hub of the country.
CM stands for Chief Minister, who is the head of the government in an Indian state, similar to a principal of a school but for the whole state.
Devendra Fadnavis is a politician in India who has served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, leading the state government.
Gadchiroli is a district in Maharashtra, known for its forests and tribal population. It has been affected by Naxal activities in the past.
Naxals are groups of people in India who believe in a different political system and sometimes use violence to achieve their goals. They are also known as Maoists.
Naxal-Free means that the area is no longer affected by Naxal activities, making it safer for people to live and work there.
The Union Home Minister is a senior official in the Indian government responsible for internal security and law enforcement across the country.
Amit Shah is an Indian politician who has served as the Union Home Minister, overseeing the country's internal security and police forces.
Eradicate means to completely get rid of something, like removing all the weeds from a garden so they don't grow back.
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