naxalism

Raipur/Kanker, March 31 – With just hours left for the Central government’s ambitious deadline to make India completely “Naxal-free”, two more Maoists laid down their arms in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district on Tuesday.These surrenders have added fresh momentum to the ongoing campaign against...

New Delhi, March 31 The Congress on Tuesday criticized Home Minister Amit Shah, saying he accomplished a remarkable feat in the Lok Sabha when he "rallied and harangued for 90 minutes" without once using his favorite abusive word.The opposition party's criticism came a day after Shah declared...

Raipur, March 31 With armed Naxalism "completely eliminated" in Chhattisgarh by the March 31 deadline, the state government is now firmly focused on the development of Bastar by preserving tribal culture and creating economic opportunities for the youth, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said...

Raipur, March 31 As the Centre's deadline to eradicate Left-Wing Extremism ends on Tuesday, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said armed Naxals in the state have been "completely eliminated," with a handful of remaining cadres expected to surrender soon.Setting a clear deadline...

New Delhi, March 30 The Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation on Monday accused the government of using a parliamentary discussion on left-wing extremism to target the communist movement.In a statement, CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya said, "The...

New Delhi, March 30 BJP MP Anurag Thakur praised the Modi government on Monday for its efforts to eliminate Left-Wing Extremism in the country, and accused the Congress of providing a "red carpet" to the Naxalites' "Red Corridor" when it was in power at the Centre.Participating in a debate in...

New Delhi, March 30 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech in the Lok Sabha on the Naxal problem was outstanding.Earlier in the day, Shah delivered a speech in response to the debate in the Lok Sabha on 'Efforts to free the country from...

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...

New Delhi, March 30 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Congress in the Lok Sabha on Monday for fostering Naxalism in the country.He criticised Rahul Gandhi for reposting the provocative slogan “Tum kitne Hidma maroge, ghar ghar se...

New Delhi, March 30 Launching a sharp attack on the BJP, National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday alleged that the ruling party wants to consign India to "right-wing extremism" and asked when will "institutionalized extremism" against Muslims and minorities be discussed in...

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...

Mumbai, March 30 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Monday plans to use data-driven tools and artificial intelligence technology to detect illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.He specifically mentioned partnering with institutions like the Indian Institute of Technology to...

New Delhi, March 30 – Union Minister Anurag Thakur launched a sharp attack on the Congress party in the Lok Sabha on Monday, accusing it of giving “red carpet” treatment to Naxalites and strengthening the “Red Corridor” during its rule.He asserted that under the leadership of Prime Minister...

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...

New Delhi, March 30 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated in the Lok Sabha on Monday that the government is on track to completely eliminate Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in India by the March 31, 2026 deadline set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.During a discussion on “Naxal-Free India”, Home...

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...

Rourkela, March 30 – A woman Maoist surrendered to the Odisha Police on Monday, a day before the March 31 deadline to make India "Naxal-free", officials said.The 19-year-old, identified as Mongdi Honhaga, is a native of the Marangponga village within the Chhotangaara police station limits in...

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...

New Delhi, March 30 Members of the BJP and NDA in the Lok Sabha on Monday launched a scathing attack on the previous UPA government, accusing it of failing to contain Naxalism, while the Congress said it made several efforts to curb left-wing extremism and lost several of its top leaders to red...

New Delhi, March 29 The Lok Sabha will discuss efforts to free the country from left-wing extremism (LWE) on Monday, a day before the government's March 31 deadline to eliminate Naxalism ends.The Lok Sabha Secretariat has listed the discussion on "efforts to free the country from left-wing...