258 Maoists Surrender in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra: Amit Shah Sets 2026 Deadline for Eliminating Naxalism

Oct 16, 2025 11:43 pm CST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announces the surrender of 258 Maoists in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, declaring two former strongholds free from Maoist influence. The government aims to completely eliminate Naxalism by March 31, 2026, with significant progress already made since the BJP government took power in Chhattisgarh.