India's Final War on Red Terror: Govt Sets 2026 Deadline to End Naxalism

This India First special report focuses on the significant decline of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in India, with key insights from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and security expert Dr. Vikram Singh. Former IB Director Ajit Doval, as per Dr. Singh, had once stated that 'India's 40% of the landmass is actually clouded and shrouded by left-wing extremism.' The programme examines the government's progress, including PM Modi's announcement that Naxal-affected districts have drastically reduced from 125 to just 11. It delves into the Home Minister's ambitious deadline to make India red terror-free by March 31, 2026, and the shift from 'red corridors' to 'green growth' zones. Experts discuss historical challenges, like the 2010 Dantewada massacre, and current successes, such as the neutralisation of top Maoist commanders, while also highlighting the persistent threat of Urban Naxalism.