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Chhattisgarh: End of Naxalism by Modi govt marks new beginning for Nelangur, village gets tap water connection for the first time

OpIndia Staff - 13 April, 2026

Jain stated, "Water is being lifted from the source using solar-powered pumps and supplied directly to homes through pipelines."

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Inside India’s final push against Naxalism: How roads and security ops are bringing Chhattisgarh’s Maoist strongholds into the mainstream

Shriti Sagar - 30 March, 2026

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai made a strong statement on 18th March, claiming that Naxalism in the state is effectively over.

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7-10 years of jail for illegal conversions, up to life for mass conversions: Read the provisions of the Anti-Conversion Bill cleared by the Chhattisgarh...

Shriti Sagar - 12 March, 2026

The proposed legislation comes in the wake of repeated incidents of forced or induced religious conversions in the state.

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Chhattisgarh govt allocates ₹100 crores to Bastar’s former Naxal-infested regions: Abujhmad and Jagargunda to be developed as ‘education cities’

Shriti Sagar - 25 February, 2026

In November, last year, Narayanpur Superintendent of Police Robinsons Guria said that almost 80% of the Naxals operating in the Abujhmad area have surrendered.

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Complete wipe out: As the March 31 deadline approaches, not only Naxals, their memorials too are being destroyed by security forces

Shriti Sagar - 21 February, 2026

Earlier, such memorials were used by Maoists as instruments to maintain fear, dominance, and ideological control within local communities.

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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates 2026 Bastar Pandum in Chhattisgarh: Read about the unique festival celebrated by tribal community

OpIndia Staff - 7 February, 2026

Whie seaking on the occasion, the President said that the 2-day event will offer a glimpse into the rich tribal culture of the Bastar region

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‘Bastar to become Maoist-free soon, Lal Salaam calls have been replaced with slogans of Bharat Mata ki Jai’: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

OpIndia Staff - 14 December, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, at Bastar Olympics closing, hailed the shift from "Lal Salaam" to "Bharat Mata ki Jai." He vowed Naxalism's end by March 2026, top tribal development by 2030, and Olympic scouting for local talents amid record 3.91 lakh participants.

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Operation Kagar: Maoists eliminated from 80% of Chhattisgarh, confirms Deputy CM

OpIndia Staff - 30 November, 2025

Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma announced that 80% of Maoism has been eliminated from the state, with the remaining influence limited to small pockets. Citing a March 2026 deadline for total eradication, he urged rebels to surrender or face strict military action.

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208 Naxalites including Central Committee Member Rupesh surrender with 153 weapons in Chhattisgarh, North Bastar becomes Naxal-free

OpIndia Staff - 17 October, 2025

After 258 Maoists surrendered in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra in last two days, today 208 more red terrorists returned to mainstream in Chhattisgarh. Most of...

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