In a significant development in India’s fight against Left Wing Extremism (LWE), Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that two regions in Chhattisgarh, Abujhmarh and North Bastar, have been declared free from Naxal terror, following a wave of surrenders that saw 170 Naxalites lay down their arms in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. This comes as part of the government’s strategy to encourage Naxal militants to renounce violence, with Shah emphasizing a firm stance against those who refuse to surrender. The recent surrender includes high-profile Naxalite leaders, such as Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alongside 139 others over two days, demonstrating a marked reduction in the influence of Naxalism, with the number of LWE-affected districts declining significantly from 18 to 11. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis underscored the surrenders’ importance, linking them to ongoing developmental initiatives aimed at integrating former militants into society, particularly in Gadchiroli, which is poised to become a major industrial hub. This coordinated effort illustrates the government’s commitment to eradicating the Naxal menace by March 2026, marking a pivotal shift towards peace and stability in the region and reinforcing the central government’s resolve to uphold constitutional values and justice.