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Chhattisgarh CM Declares Armed Naxalism Eradicated, Ideological Naxals Persist
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 04:36 AM
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Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced that armed Naxalism has been eliminated in the state, though ideological Naxals remain a concern.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, speaking at a press conference, declared that armed Naxalism has been eradicated across Chhattisgarh.
The statement followed a series of security operations that have significantly reduced militant activity in the state's tribal districts.
However, Baghel cautioned that ideological Naxals—those who support the movement’s political agenda but are not involved in violence—continue to pose a challenge.
He emphasized the need for sustained development and outreach programs to address the root causes that fuel the ideological appeal of Naxalism.
The statement followed a series of security operations that have significantly reduced militant activity in the state's tribal districts.
However, Baghel cautioned that ideological Naxals—those who support the movement’s political agenda but are not involved in violence—continue to pose a challenge.
He emphasized the need for sustained development and outreach programs to address the root causes that fuel the ideological appeal of Naxalism.