New Delhi, March 30 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that 50 Naxalites surrendered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, on Sunday.

He assured them that they would be rehabilitated and integrated into the mainstream.

"It is a matter of great joy that 50 Naxalites in Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) surrendered, abandoning the path of violence. I welcome those who leave violence and weapons and join the mainstream of development. Modi ji's policy is clear that any Naxalite who leaves weapons and adopts the path of development will be rehabilitated and connected to the mainstream," Amit Shah wrote on X.

He also urged other Naxalites to surrender, stating that Naxalism will be eradicated by March 2026.

"I once again appeal to the rest of the people ...