Left Wing Extremism
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.
The Final Countdown: India's Deadly Battle to Eradicate Maoism by 2026
Oct 29, 2025 05:38 pm CST
As India approaches the March 2026 deadline to eliminate Left Wing Extremism, Bastar Range reveals the devastating toll of this decades-long conflict: 3,404 armed encounters, 1,541 Maoists and 1,315 security personnel killed, 1,817 civilian casualties, and thousands of surrenders and arrests. This comprehensive analysis examines the bloodiest phase of Chhattisgarh's Maoist insurgency and questions whether peace can finally be achieved in this war-torn region.
India's Progress Against Maoist Extremism: LWE-Affected Districts Drop from 126 to 11
Oct 16, 2025 01:53 am CST
The Indian government reports significant progress in combating Left Wing Extremism (LWE), with "most-affected" districts reduced to just three in Chhattisgarh. Under PM Modi's leadership, a multi-pronged strategy has led to the elimination of 312 Maoist cadres this year, including top leadership, with a target to completely eradicate LWE by March 2026.
Amit Shah Rejects Maoist Ceasefire Offer: "Surrender Without Conditions, Red Carpet Awaits"
Sep 28, 2025 11:24 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has firmly rejected the ceasefire offer from Maoist groups, instead inviting them to surrender unconditionally with a promise of rehabilitation. Speaking at a 'Naxal Mukt Bharat' seminar, Shah criticized Left parties for their ideological support of extremism and confidently predicted India would be free from Naxalism by March 2026. The government's security operations have already shown success in reducing violence across affected regions including Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast.