The Indian government has launched a 10-point plan to achieve a "Naxal-free" nation by March 31. This strategy shifts the focus from security operations to long-term development, aiming to stabilize former insurgency-hit districts through improved livelihoods, infrastructure, and governance.
This year was more than just increased encounters or routine operations. 2025 marked the decisive shift from managing Naxalism to dismantling it systematically and breaking its organisational, territorial, and ideological back. In 2025, India wiped out Naxal terror.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah vows to eradicate the drug menace after ending Naxalism by March 2026. He directed officials to craft a roadmap targeting trafficking, synthetic labs, and narco-terror links, building on seizures of 5.43 lakh kg drugs worth Rs 22,000 crore since 2014.
Among those surrendered are Ramdher Majji (CCM), three divisional vice commanders (DVCMs) and other key members. A large cache of lethal weapons, including AK-47s, 30 Carbon, INSAS, .303, and SLRs, were recovered from the possession of the Naxalites.
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.
The latest RTI reply reveals detailed state wise SRE allocations and parallel funding to central agencies, highlighting how the Centre strengthened ground operations, supported surrenders and modernisation, and scaled its multi layered strategy against Left Wing Extremism.
In the letter signed by MMC Zonal Committee spokesperson Anant, the Committee expressed readiness to surrender under government rehabilitation schemes; however, it sought time until 16th February 2026, to reach all members and make a collective decision. The CPI(Maoist) MMC requested the state governments to suspend security operations until then.