Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on February 8, 2026, chaired a high-level security review meeting on Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and also held a separate review on the progress of development works in the state. The meetings were attended by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, the Union Home Secretary, the Director of the Intelligence Bureau, senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, and heads of central armed police forces including CRPF, NIA, BSF and ITBP, along with Home Secretaries and Directors General of Police from Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Odisha and Maharashtra.
Security-Centric Strategy Delivering Results
Addressing the meeting, Shri Amit Shah said that the security-focused strategy of the Centre and the Chhattisgarh government—combined with infrastructure development, targeted action against the Naxal financial network, and an effective surrender policy—has yielded tangible and positive results. He expressed confidence that Naxalism will be completely eliminated before March 31, 2026.
He stressed that the ongoing operations must remain focused and coordinated, and that remaining Naxal elements should not be allowed to escape to neighbouring states, underlining the importance of seamless coordination between states and central agencies.
From Naxal Stronghold to Symbol of Development
Shri Amit Shah said that Chhattisgarh, once a stronghold of Naxal violence, has now become a symbol of development under the double engine government led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He noted that the state has made remarkable progress on both security and development fronts, reflecting the impact of sustained governance and policy focus.
He added that the youth of Chhattisgarh are now driving progress in areas such as sports, forensic science and technical education, while also preserving their culture and traditions, signaling a shift from conflict to confidence and opportunity.
Towards a Naxal-Free India
The Home Minister said the Modi government is leaving no stone unturned to eradicate the menace of Naxalism from the country. He reiterated that Naxalism has reached the verge of its end, and that India will become completely Naxal-free before March 31, 2026.
He described Naxalism as a force that has pushed generations into poverty and illiteracy, and said the country is now close to being freed from this long-standing challenge.
Ensuring Development Reaches Affected Areas in Raipur
Shri Amit Shah emphasised that while security gains are significant, it is equally important to ensure that people in Naxal-affected areas receive equal opportunities for development. He said that inclusive growth, infrastructure expansion and access to education and services must go hand in hand with security measures to ensure lasting peace and stability.
Conclusion
The review meeting in Raipur underlined the government’s firm resolve to eliminate Left Wing Extremism while accelerating development and inclusion in affected regions. With coordinated security action, infrastructure push, financial crackdowns on extremist networks and a strong surrender and rehabilitation policy, Chhattisgarh’s transformation from a conflict zone to a development hub is emerging as a key pillar of India’s journey towards becoming a Naxal-free nation by March 2026.
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Source: PIB
