Top Naxalite Ramdher Majjhi surrenders; Maharashtra, MP and Chhattisgarh declared Naxal-free
A reward of Rs 1 crore had been announced on his head.
Notorious Naxalite commander and Central Committee Member (CCM) Ramdher Majji surrendered before the police along with his group on Monday. He was considered on par with Hidma. A reward of Rs 1 crore had been announced on his head.
Majji surrendered at police station in Chhattisgarh Bakar Katta. Other Maoist cadres who surrendered along with Majjhi include Chandu Usendi, Lalita, Janki, Prem, Ramsingh Dada, Sukesh Pottam, Lakshmi, Sheela, Sagar, Kavita, and Yogita.
With the surrender of these Naxalites, the Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh zones have become Naxal-free.
80% menace erdaicated, says Chhattisgarh deputy CM
Earlier, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister eighty per cent of the menace of Naxalism was removed and the state would be free from this violence by March 2026.
"Naxalism has been eradicated in Chhattisgarh by 80 per cent and only 20 per cent remains.It persists in some areas in the western regions of Abhujmad, in the southern regions of Sukma and Bijapur districts.Today, people in Bastar can finally breathe in the open air without fear," he said.
"A strong voice is emerging that Bastar's youth themselves will steer the future of the region.They say they will take care of Bastar.This is a matter of pride and immense satisfaction.The enthusiasm seen in 'Bastar Olympics' and 'Bastar Pandum' festival shows youth are prepared to take charge of the region," he added.
Country to be Naxal free by March 2026, says Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah said the Modi government was heading towards a permanent solution for Naxalism. He said the government's resolved was to eliminate Naxalism before the March 31, 2026.
Amit Shah noted that Naxalism once spanned nearly 17 per cent of India’s territory and affected around 120 million people. He said roughly 10 percent of the nation’s population was living under the shadow of Naxal violence back then.