Maoist-free India
India's Successful Campaign Against Left Wing Extremism: Approaching a Maoist-Free 2026
Dec 11, 2025 01:53 am CST
India is on the verge of eliminating Left Wing Extremism, with Maoist-affected districts reduced from 126 in 2014 to just 11 in 2025. Violence has decreased by nearly 90%, surrenders are outpacing arrests, and comprehensive security, development, and rehabilitation strategies are proving effective. The government aims for a Maoist-free India by March 2026.
Maoist Leader Madvi Hidma Killed in Andhra Pradesh: Amit Shah's Vision of Maoist-Free India Advances
Nov 18, 2025 03:47 pm CST
Key Maoist leader Madvi Hidma, responsible for 26 armed attacks against security forces, was killed in Andhra Pradesh's Maredumilli forest. This significant development advances Home Minister Amit Shah's recent promise of a Maoist-free India by March 2026, as shared with NDTV. Hidma, who carried a Rs 50 lakh bounty, was involved in multiple deadly attacks including the 2010 Dantewada assault that killed 76 CRPF personnel.