New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday lauded the recent wave of surrenders by Naxal and Maoist leaders across the country, describing it as a "historic milestone" in the government's ongoing efforts to eradicate Naxalism completely.

Highlighting the steady decline in Naxal-affected regions, Shah said that the number of the most affected districts had dropped from six to three, while the total number of affected districts had fallen to 11 from 18.

"Historic milestone in eliminating Naxalism. Today, the number of most affected districts has reduced from 6 to just 3, and the number of affected districts has increased to 11 from 18," Amit Shah wrote on 'X'.

The Home Minister said that under Prime Minister Narendr...