India, Oct. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said more than 300 Maoists have surrendered in the past 24 hours, calling it a significant step in his government's campaign to end decades of left-wing extremism in India.

Speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2025, the Prime Minister also opened up emotionally about the "pain" he has felt witnessing the violence and loss of life caused by Maoist insurgency over the years.

"I used to feel agitated... this is the first time I am expressing my pain to the world," he added, addressing a gathering that included Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and former premiers Tony Abbott of Australia and Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom.

The Prime Minister said his government had taken ...