India Edges Closer to Eradicating Naxalism: 65 Days Left to Achieve Deadline

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As India celebrated its 77th Republic Day, a significant milestone was marked in the battle against Naxalism. In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur, Sukma, and Narayanpur districts, the Tricolour was hoisted for the first time in 75 years, symbolizing progress in the region. However, the day was also marred by IED blasts that injured 11 security personnel. The government has set a deadline of March 31, 2026, to eradicate Naxalism, with 65 days remaining to achieve this goal. According to security forces, only four members of the Central Committee (CC) remain active in the CPI(Maoist), down from 21 last year. The CC members, including Ganpathy, Thippiri Tirupati, Misir Besra, and Mallaraji Reddy, are believed to be hiding in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, or Andhra Pradesh. Security forces have made significant gains in the past year, killing at least 270 Naxals, arresting over 900, and getting 1,590 to surrender. The recent gunfight in Jharkhand resulted in the death of Anil da, a CC member. Top officials from the central armed police forces will visit states in the coming weeks to monitor the final weeks and help meet the government's deadline. While there are still 100-150 armed cadres remaining in the jungles, the Maoists are facing a severe shortage of cadres, weapons, and money. The surrendered top leaders have managed to get some of the weapons but are still holding onto the party's money. As the deadline approaches, security forces are optimistic that they will be able to achieve their target and bring an end to Naxalism in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated the importance of development in areas freed from Maoist control, and top officers from the security forces will be overseeing the development plans. With the government's deadline looming, it seems that the end of Naxalism is within sight, and India will soon be able to celebrate a major victory in its battle against internal security threats.