Raipur: The central government has set March 31, 2026, as the deadline for eliminating Naxalism in the country. Security forces are carrying out major operations in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana. In Naxal-affected areas, local police are in action alongside the CRPF, and a search operation is underway in the jungles. Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah has once again reached a Naxalite stronghold and, from the stage, appealed to the Naxalites to surrender their weapons and return to the mainstream.

The Home Minister had arrived to attend the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics. He accepted the greetings of athletes from all districts. Afterward, he issued a blunt message to the Naxalites from the stage: "Put down your weapons, return to the mainstream, and show your participation in Bastar's development."

In his address, the Home Minister declared that Bastar, along with the rest of the country, will be Naxal-free on March 31, 2026. The echo of "Lal Salaam" will no longer be heard anywhere. Now, chants of "Bharat Mata ki Jai" will be heard. He said that Modi has made a resolution. He will rest in peace after eliminating the terror of "Lal Salaam" from the entire country. The fight against Naxalites will not stop at any cost. When he visits Bastar in 2026, there will be a new Bastar, where Naxalism will be untouched.

He appealed to the Naxalites from the stage. He said, "Those who are still wandering the jungles, having been misled and having laid down their arms, are requested to surrender and return to the mainstream. You too are among us. Leave the jungle path and return to the path of development. We will work together for the development of Bastar.