India's Home Minister claims it will end Naxalism by March 31, 2026, citing security, development, and arrests.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on February 8, 2026, that India aims to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026, following a high-level security meeting in Raipur. He credited a combined strategy of security operations, infrastructure development, and disrupting Maoist funding for progress, citing over 500 Naxalite deaths, nearly 2,000 arrests, and more than 2,500 surrenders in Chhattisgarh since January 2024. The meeting included top officials from central and state agencies and focused on intensifying efforts in Maoist-affected regions like Bastar.