In a major milestone towards achieving the Modi government’s vision of a “Naxal-free Bharat,” the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said that the number of districts classified as “most affected” by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) has reduced to just three from six.

According to the MHA data, only Bijapur, Sukma, and Narayanpur districts in Chhattisgarh now remain in the “most affected” category.

The number of districts classified as LWE-affected overall has also seen a sharp decline, from 18 to 11, marking a significant contraction in the geographical spread of Naxal influence.

The Ministry further stated that the Union government has set an ambitious target to completely eradicate the Naxal menace by March 31, 2026.

Additionally, the MHA stated that 836 cadres have been arrested,

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