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Government Eyes Early 2026 Eradication as Maoist Influence Shrinks to 18 Districts

A written Lok Sabha reply details drops in violence, mapping out measures to eliminate the last red corridor districts by early 2026.

'Left Wing Extremism' Related Violence Drops 81 Per Cent Since 2010: MoS Home Nityanand Rai Tells Lok Sabha | Image: ANI

Overview

  • Affected districts have fallen from 126 in 2013 to 18 by April 2025, according to Minister of State Nityanand Rai’s parliamentary reply.
  • LWE-related violent incidents and deaths of civilians and security forces declined by 81% and 85% respectively in 2024 compared with the 2010 peak.
  • Officials note that poor and tribal communities remain the primary victims of Maoist violence, underscoring development as both a moral and strategic imperative.
  • Since 2014, the government has released Rs 3,364.32 crore under the Security Related Expenditure scheme and Rs 3,769.44 crore under Special Central Assistance, supporting 12,012 km of new roads, 8,640 mobile towers and 5,899 post offices in former LWE areas.
  • Prime Minister Modi’s administration has pledged to eradicate remaining Maoist pockets by March 31, 2026, while acknowledging persistent socioeconomic challenges in the red corridor.