'Naxalism breathing its last,' says Amit Shah after 258 surrenders

In a major blow to left-wing extremism, 258 Naxalites have surrendered in the last two days across Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra — a development hailed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah as proof that Naxalism is “breathing its last” under the Narendra Modi government's sustained campaign to end the decades-long insurgency.

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Posting on X, Shah said, “A landmark day in our battle against Naxalism. Today, 170 Naxalites have surrendered in Chhattisgarh. Yesterday 27 had laid down their arms in the state. In Maharashtra, 61 returned to the mainstream.” He added that the surrenders reflect growing trust in India’s Constitution and the government's success in weakening the movement. Shah reaffirmed the Centre’s resolve to eliminate Naxalism entirely by 31 March 2026, stressing that “those who want to surrender are