New Delhi, March 30 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday declared that the country has been freed from Naxalism with the apex body of the Maoists and the central structure almost completely dismantled, and accused the Congress of doing "nothing" to end the long spell of violence perpetrated...
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New Delhi, March 30 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced in the Lok Sabha on Monday that India has virtually become Naxal-free, with the dreaded Maoist central and state leadership structures almost completely eliminated just a day before the government’s self-imposed deadline of March 31...
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New Delhi, March 30 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday blamed the Congress for the prolonged Naxal violence, saying it "did nothing" during its rule to end the menace despite acknowledging the seriousness of the problem, and declared that Maoists have almost been eradicated from their...
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New Delhi, March 30 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a strong attack on Maoist ideology in the Lok Sabha on Monday, asserting that the core principle of Maoists – "political power grows out of the barrel of a gun" – shows they have no interest in serving the people or promoting...
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New Delhi, March 30 – During the ongoing Budget Session, the issue of Naxal/Maoist violence became a major point of contention between the ruling and opposition benches in the Lok Sabha.BJP MP Sambit Patra quoted former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, calling Maoism the "deadliest evil" facing...
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March 26, New Delhi – Bastar in Chhattisgarh, which has been grappling with Naxalism for nearly four decades, is now experiencing a remarkable transformation. Today, the tribal artisans of Bastar are making their mark not only across India but also globally through their traditional Dokra art...
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Raipur, March 24 In a historic breakthrough just one week before the government's self-imposed deadline to declare Bastar Naxal-free, the last major Naxal cadre operating in the region—Papa Rao alias Mangu—has surrendered along with his armed group.The 56-year-old Papa Rao, a native of the...
Bhubaneswar, March 12 The BJD has issued a directive, asking all its MLAs to be present in Bhubaneswar from March 13-16 for the Rajya Sabha elections, after party supremo Naveen Patnaik accused the ruling BJP of attempting to engage in horse-trading for the polls.The regional party has 50...
Raipur/Jagdalpur, March 11 – One of the largest Naxalite surrenders in recent years took place in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, marking a major milestone in the Union government’s drive for a “Naxal-free India.” Chhattisgarh’s Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma told reporters that...
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March 11, New Delhi – A total of 108 Maoists surrendered in Bastar, marking a major success in Chhattisgarh as they return to mainstream society.These Maoists, belonging to the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, surrendered under the “Poona Margem” (Rehabilitation to Rejuvenation)...
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In Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, fifteen Naxalites, including veteran leader Vikas, surrendered on Sunday, bringing an end to the outlawed movement in the Raipur-Sambalpur region bordering Odisha. The surrendered individuals, including nine women, belonged to the Balangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund (BBM)...
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Raipur, February 27 – In a remarkable display of transformation in Chhattisgarh's long struggle against Maoism, 120 former Maoists were present in the visitors' gallery of the state Assembly, observing the democratic process firsthand.Among those in the gallery were former "feared" Maoists...
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Raipur, February 24 Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday hailed the state budget as a statement of intent for the future of the people and a foundational step towards achieving the vision of "Developed Chhattisgarh 2047".The opposition Congress dubbed it a "ChatGPT budget" devoid of wisdom...
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Raipur, February 24 Chhattisgarh Finance Minister O P Choudhary presented the annual budget of Rs 1.72 lakh crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year in the state assembly, emphasizing inclusive growth, infrastructure development, and investment promotion.The government will launch the Rani Durgavati...
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Raipur, February 24 Chhattisgarh Finance Minister OP Choudhary presented the annual budget of Rs 1.72 lakh crore for the financial year 2026-27 in the state assembly on Tuesday, stating that it is focused on inclusive growth, accelerating infrastructure development, and boosting investment.The...
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Raipur, February 23 Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka announced on Monday that the state is on the verge of eliminating left-wing extremism, citing a massive crackdown against the menace, with 532 Maoists neutralized and more than 2,700 surrendering in the last two years.In his address on the...
New Delhi, February 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the changing face of Chhattisgarh's Bastar, which was once known for Maoist violence.He also praised the special celebration of 'Bastar Pandum', organized between February 7 and 9."During this festival, the rich...
Jagdalpur, February 9 Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that Maoism has never benefited any society and has spread destruction wherever it has existed, citing examples of countries like Colombia, Peru, and Cambodia. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 'Bastar Pandum 2026' cultural...