Modi recalled that in 2014, about 125 districts faced Naxal violence resulting in many lives lost. He noted that ongoing efforts have ended Left-Wing Extremism, and formerly impacted regions are now undergoing development and celebrating tribal heritage.
Prime Minister Modi celebrates the end of Naxalism and progress in tribal regions
At a Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas event in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended India's success in eradicating Naxalism and Maoism, calling it a significant achievement for security forces. He emphasised how Naxal violence deeply affected tribal communities by denying them their rights and voting privileges.

