New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Observing that the number of districts affected by left-wing extremism (LWE) is very low in the country now, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that areas that were once notorious as 'Red Corridors' are now transforming into 'growth corridors'.

Singh stated that areas that were once "Naxalite hubs," have now transformed into "education hubs" and now have roads, hospitals, schools, and colleges.

Speaking at the Police Commemoration Day programme at the National Police Memorial in national capital, Rajnath Singh noted the significant contribution and tireless efforts of police force and security personnel to this transformation.

"Areas that once trembled under the terror of Naxalites now boast roads, hos...