Raut hit out at the previous guardian minister of Gadchiroli, alleging that he appointed his agents and collected money that increased Naxalism. He said that Shiv Sena (UBT) appreciates that the Chief Minister has taken charge of Gadchiroli as the guardian minister.
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "I laud the Maharashtra Government's efforts to ensure all-round development in remote and Maoist-affected areas. This will certainly boost 'Ease of Living' and pave the way for even more progress. A special congratulations to my sisters and brothers of Gadchir
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the people of Gadchiroli now support India and its Constitution, not the Naxals, as the region has undergone significant transformation through progress.
The 11 Naxalites, including 8 women and 3 men, surrendered at Gadchiroli Police Headquarters. They had bounties totalling more than Rs 1 crore on their heads. Chhattisgarh government had also announced a bounty on them.
The Chief Minister said that Gadchiroli is transforming from the state's last district to its first. The region has seen a decline in Maoist recruitment, with many cadres surrendering, indicating a significant shift towards ending the Maoist influence.
Speaking at the gathering, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "North Gadchiroli has become free from naxalism. South Gadchiroli will also be free from naxalism. Due to the initiatives of the police and district administration, not a single youth from the district has joined t
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis informed that 55 Naxals have been killed in the last year and said that the North Part of Gadchiroli district has become completely "Naxal-free".
In the wake of the assembly elections in Maharashtra, Maoists detonated some explosives (IED) on the bridge over Pearlkota River connecting Bhamragarh and Tadgaon, Gadchiroli police said on Saturday.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Friday expressed concern over the low voter turnout in urban constituencies like Colaba and Kalyan, highlighting the stark contrast with regions affected by Naxalism, such as Bastar and Gadchiroli, which reported 68 and 78 percent voter tur
According to the list released by the party, Ram Bhadane will contest from Dhule Rural, Chainsukh Madanlal Sancheti from Malkapur, Prakash Gunvantrao Bharsakale from Akot, Vijay Kamalkishor Agrawal from Akola West, Shyam Ramcharanji Khode from Washim (SC), Kewalram Tulshiram Kale from Mel