Tue Apr 01 06:02:01 UTC 2025: ## India Claims Significant Reduction in Naxal-Affected Districts

**New Delhi, April 1, 2025** – Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a major victory in the fight against Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), declaring a significant reduction in the number of districts severely affected by Naxal activities. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Shah stated that the number of affected districts has been reduced from 12 to 6.

This achievement, he claimed, marks a major step towards a “Naxal-free Bharat” by the March 31, 2026 deadline previously set by the government. Mr. Shah attributed the success to the Modi government’s “ruthless approach to Naxalism” and its commitment to comprehensive development. He reiterated the government’s determination to eradicate Maoist insurgency completely within the next year, ensuring no further loss of civilian life due to Naxal violence.

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