India's Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, has expressed optimism about eradicating Naxal violence in the country by March 31, 2026. Speaking in Hyderabad, he welcomed the recent developments under 'Operation Kagar,' which has seen hundreds of Naxalites abandon violence and integrate back into society.

In his address, Reddy highlighted the significant shift, noting that over 300 Naxalites have surrendered in just the past three days, with a notable number being from the Telugu community. "Many districts, previously held back by Naxalism, are now celebrating Diwali, marking their progress from darkness to light," he remarked.

Reddy pointed out that, thanks to government initiatives, the number of Naxal-affected districts has decreased from 125 a decade ago to just 11 today. He e

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