CM Sai stated that the government is committed to assisting these individuals by offering skill development programs to connect them with employment opportunities.
Bastar Range Inspector General of Police P. Sundarraj has said that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in Chhattisgarh is in its "final stages", with security forces tightening their hold and a record number of cadres laying down arms to join the mainstream.
IG Bastar P Sundarraj on Tuesday said that they were hopeful to fulfil their goal to make Chhattisgarh naxal-free by March 31, 2026, and in the last 20 months, more than 2200 naxals joined the mainstream.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday said that his government's primary goal is not only to end Naxalism but also to bring holistic development to the regions affected by Left Wing Extremism.
He expressed his optimism about the decline of Maoism in India, stating that the day when India will be free of Maoist terror is not far. He highlighted the recent success in countering the movement and only three districts in the country remaining under the grip of Left Wing Extremism.
"The rehabilitation and reintegration process for these 21 cadres is underway, reaffirming our commitment to a safer, inclusive, and progressive society. We once again urge the remaining Maoist cadres in the region to choose the path of peace and return to society, or be prepared to face
"Areas that once trembled under the terror of Naxalites now boast roads, hospitals, schools, and colleges. The areas that were formerly Naxalite hubs, have now become education hubs. Areas of India that were notorious as Red Corridors are now transforming into growth corridors. Our police
At least ten tribal youths, including two women, from Chhattisgarh's district, once a Left Wing Extremism-affected region, have cleared the SSC and Chhattisgarh Police Constable exams, a first-of-its-kind success for the youth of the area and a powerful symbol of peace replacing conflict.
India's decades-long battle against Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) has reached a decisive phase, with the number of affected districts dropping sharply from 182 in 2014 to just 11 in October 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that "Maoist terrorism is injustice and a grave sin against the nation's youth" and the day day is not far when India will be completely "free from Naxalism and Maoist violence".