NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: Union home minister and BJP leader Amit Shah on Friday gave a stern warning to Naxals, saying that the government is aiming to eradicate Naxalism and its ideology from India within the next 1 to 1.5 years. During an interaction with 55 victims of Naxal violence in Chhattisgarh at his residence, Shah urged Naxals to give up violence, lay down arms and surrender. He added that an all-out operation would be carried out against them if they did not surrender.
"We will uproot Naxalism and the idea of Naxalism from this country and establish peace. The Narendra Modi government has been successful in ending Naxalism in the entire country except for 4 districts of Bastar. The date of 31.03.2026 has been fixed to bid a final farewell to Naxalism from this country. I assure you that Naxalism will be ended before that," he said.
"I cannot retract the damage that has already been done, but I will try to ensure that innocent people don't have to face any such issues," he added.
Shah assured the victims of the Centre's full support in improving infrastructure and resources in the affected areas. He mentioned that the Chhattisgarh government has sought assistance from the central government for the PM Awas Yojana and sanitation facilities, which will be provided.
The home ministry will oversee health facilities connected to the Yojana, and a comprehensive plan will be developed in collaboration with the state government to address the Naxal problem.
"The Chhattisgarh government has requested help from the central government for the PM Awas Yojana and sanitation facilities. These services will be provided to you. The home ministry will manage health facilities linked to the Yojana, and a detailed plan will be created in partnership with the state government to tackle the Naxal issue," he said.
Shah urged those engaged in Naxal activities to surrender their weapons and rejoin mainstream society, citing the example of many individuals in Kashmir who have made this choice. He warned that if they do not comply, the government may launch a campaign to promote this change.
"Lay down your weapons and return to the mainstream--many in Kashmir have made that choice, and you can too. If not, we will initiate a campaign to encourage this change," he asserted.
"We will uproot Naxalism and the idea of Naxalism from this country and establish peace. The Narendra Modi government has been successful in ending Naxalism in the entire country except for 4 districts of Bastar. The date of 31.03.2026 has been fixed to bid a final farewell to Naxalism from this country. I assure you that Naxalism will be ended before that," he said.
मोदी सरकार 31 मार्च 2026 से पहले देश से नक्सलवाद को पूरी तरह से समाप्त कर देगी। pic.twitter.com/et6tbgGA2P
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 20, 2024
"I cannot retract the damage that has already been done, but I will try to ensure that innocent people don't have to face any such issues," he added.
Shah assured the victims of the Centre's full support in improving infrastructure and resources in the affected areas. He mentioned that the Chhattisgarh government has sought assistance from the central government for the PM Awas Yojana and sanitation facilities, which will be provided.
The home ministry will oversee health facilities connected to the Yojana, and a comprehensive plan will be developed in collaboration with the state government to address the Naxal problem.
"The Chhattisgarh government has requested help from the central government for the PM Awas Yojana and sanitation facilities. These services will be provided to you. The home ministry will manage health facilities linked to the Yojana, and a detailed plan will be created in partnership with the state government to tackle the Naxal issue," he said.
Shah urged those engaged in Naxal activities to surrender their weapons and rejoin mainstream society, citing the example of many individuals in Kashmir who have made this choice. He warned that if they do not comply, the government may launch a campaign to promote this change.
"Lay down your weapons and return to the mainstream--many in Kashmir have made that choice, and you can too. If not, we will initiate a campaign to encourage this change," he asserted.
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