**Summary:**
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed security personnel in New Raipur, Chhattisgarh, reaffirming the government's commitment to eradicating Naxalism by March 2026. He highlighted the significant impact of Naxal violence on poor and tribal communities, citing the deprivation of basic necessities and the loss of approximately 40,000 lives over the past 35 years. Shah emphasized the crucial role of security forces in dismantling Maoist hideouts and expressed confidence in their ability to achieve the 2026 goal. He noted that as Naxalism is eradicated, the government is focused on providing essential services such as food, healthcare, education, housing, and clean drinking water to affected regions, integrating them into the mainstream of development. The Home Minister also released "Leor Oyna," a book documenting the experiences of Naxal violence victims, aiming to raise awareness of the human cost of Naxalism.
Key Entities Referenced
Amit Shah: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation
New Raipur, Chhattisgarh: City in Chhattisgarh where Amit Shah interacted with security personnel and released a book.
Naxalism: A form of Maoist insurgency in India, focus of eradication efforts.
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India
Vishnu Deo Sai: Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh
Vijay Sharma: Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh
Intelligence Bureau: Indian intelligence agency, the Director of which was present at the interaction.
BSF: Border Security Force, a Central Armed Police Force, the Director General of which was present at the interaction.
Central Armed Police Forces: Refers to the collective of internal security forces in India.
CoBRA: Commando Battalion for Resolute Action, a special operations unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) of India.
Chhattisgarh Police: The police force of Chhattisgarh State.
District Reserve Guard DRG: A police unit in Chhattisgarh, India.
Maoist: Related to Maoism, often used interchangeably with Naxalism in the Indian context.
Chhattisgarh government: The state government of Chhattisgarh, involved in delivering essential services to areas affected by Naxalism.
Leor Oyna: A book based on the lives of victims of Naxal violence released in New Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation,
Shri Amit Shah, today interacted with security
personnel in New Raipur, Chhattisgarh
When the country becomes free from Naxalism in
March 2026 under the leadership of Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi, it will be one of the most
significant moments since Independence
When a child from a Naxal-affected area picks up a
pencil instead of a gun, it is not just the future of that
region but of the entire nation that is transformed
Naxal violence has been a grave catastrophe for the
poor and tribal communities
When the saga of victory over Naxalism is written,
the hard work, sacrifice, and dedication of our
security personnel will be etched in golden letters
In the regions where Naxalism is being eradicated,
our government is delivering food, healthcare,
education, housing, and clean drinking
water—completely uprooting the red terror
Posted On: 23 JUN 2025 8:14PM by PIB DelhiUnion Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today interacted with security personnel
in New Raipur, Chhattisgarh. During the interaction programme, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri
Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, the Union Home Secretary, the Director of the
Intelligence Bureau, the Director General of BSF, and other senior officials were present.
Addressing the security personnel, the Union Home Minister paid tribute to the courage, valor, sacrifice, and
dedication of the Central Armed Police Forces, the CoBRA teams, Chhattisgarh Police, and the District
Reserve Guard (DRG). He said, "I have full faith that it is the bravery and tireless efforts of our security
forces that make the battle against Naxalism a success."
Union Home Minister said that the way security forces have dismantled Maoist hideouts with immense
courage, patience, and commitment has astonished security forces across the world. "I know that what our
jawans set out to achieve, they always accomplish," he added. Shri Shah further asserted, "It is the trust in our
security forces inspired by which I keep reiterating that we will eradicate Naxalism before the 31st of March
2026."
Shri Amit Shah said that Naxalism has been a major catastrophe for poor tribal regions, leading to the deaths
of nearly 40,000 people over the last 35 years, while many more have been left disabled. He said that Naxal
violence deprived the poor tribal population of basic necessities such as food, electricity, education, housing,
toilets, and clean drinking water — let alone any possibility of industrial development. Entire regions were
forced to live in conditions akin to slavery for decades, and the root cause of this suffering was Naxalism. The
Home Minister expressed satisfaction that as Naxalism is being eliminated from various regions, the
Chhattisgarh government is ensuring the delivery of food, healthcare, education, electricity, housing,
sanitation, and clean drinking water — thereby connecting people with the mainstream of development.Union Home Minister said, “When a child picks up a pencil instead of a gun and begins writing 'Ka, Kha, Ga',
it doesn’t just change the future of that child, but of the entire nation. That moment is very close.”
Shri Amit Shah stated that when the country becomes free from Naxalism in March 2026 under the leadership
of PM Modi, it will be one of the most significant moments since Independence. He said that when the history
of the eradication of Naxalism is written, the sacrifice, devotion, and hard work of our security forces will be
inscribed in golden letters.
Shri Amit Shah also released the book ‘Leor Oyna’ in New Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The book is based on the
lives of victims of Naxal violence. It will help in understanding the pain of those innocent and unarmed
people who fell prey to the ruthless violence inflicted by Naxalites. It will also open the eyes of those who
show sympathy towards Naxalites in the name of human rights and will be instrumental in exposing them.
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