Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the armed forces on the occasion of Diwali on Monday (October 20), said India is on the verge of eradicating Maoist terror.

More than 100 districts freed from this scourge will celebrate Diwali with dignity this year, Modi said onboard INS Vikrant off the Goa coast.

The prime minister lauded the bravery of the security forces, saying they have reduced Maoist influence to just 11 districts, from 125 districts a decade ago.

“It is due to the valour and courage of our security forces that the country has achieved another major milestone over the last few years. This milestone is about the eradication of Maoist terrorism. The country is on the verge of liberation from Naxal-Maoist terror,” Modi said.

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