Union Home Minister Amit Shah outlined a plan for Bastar's development, stating that addressing the region's lack of progress is key to eradicating Naxalism and Maoist violence.

The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh increased worker wages amidst ongoing protests in Noida, while simultaneously alleging a conspiracy behind the stir, involving Pakistan, Naxalism, and 'anti-nationals.'

India is on the cusp of eradicating Naxalism, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah declaring the movement effectively dismantled as his March 31 deadline ends. Decades of development and security operations have significantly shrunk the Red Corridor, pushing the insurgency into its final stages, fulfilling a promise repeatedly articulated by PM Modi.

With Naxalism reportedly on its last legs in Chhattisgarh, questions are arising about the future and purpose of the more than 200 police camps established in the region.

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Naxalism has been eradicated from the country, ahead of the March 31 deadline. He specifically highlighted Bastar as now being Naxal-free, marking a historic milestone.

Yogi Adityanath has stated that the Noida protests are a conspiracy aimed at creating industrial unrest, affirming that his government stands with the workers.

As Bastar moves towards the end of Naxalism, this village stands as a powerful and uneasy reminder that it is not just about ending violence but about what comes after it.

A 45-year timeline of Naxalism in Maharashtra, from forest hideouts to mass surrenders, highlights the Maoist groups' use of the Dandakaranya forest belt due to its difficult terrain and proximity to state borders.

The surrender of Naxalite leader Devuji marks a significant step towards the end of Naxalism in India, allowing democracy's work to continue.

Home Minister Amit Shah announced that India is now free of Naxalism and reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring permanent peace and last-mile development in the Bastar region.

Despite significant progress in eradicating Naxalism and declarations of a 'Naxal-free' India, an analysis indicates that a substantial task still lies ahead in the former Red Corridor regions.

Home minister Amit Shah on Monday declared that “India is free of Naxalism” — fulfilling a promise repeatedly articulated by PM Modi over the past year.

Till about four months back Gadchiroli was among the worst affected Left Wing Extremist (LWE) districts in the country.

The surrender of Devuji marks the end of the Maoist movement in India.