New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- In a significant step towards realizing the Modi government's vision of a Naxal-free Bharat, the number of districts classified as 'Most Affected' by Left Wing Extremism (LWE) has been reduced from six to just three, a Home Ministry statement said.
As of now, only Bijapur, Sukma and Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh remain in this category.
Similarly, the total number of LWE-affected districts has seen a sharp decline-from 18 to just 11-marking a major milestone in the fight against Naxalism. The government has set a target to completely eliminate the Naxal menace by March 31, 2026.
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