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Amit Shah declares Bastar Naxal-free in historic announcement
On May 19, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared Bastar in Chhattisgarh as Naxal-free, calling it a historic national security achievement. According to Millenniumpost, the government has built 12,211 km of…
The Story in Brief
On May 19, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared Bastar in Chhattisgarh as Naxal-free, calling it a historic national security achievement. According to Millenniumpost, the government has built 12,211 km of roads, installed 5,000 mobile towers, and opened 1,804 bank branches in Naxal-affected areas. Over 3.94 lakh athletes, including former Naxals, participated in the Bastar Olympics. Shah argued that Naxalism caused backwardness, not the reverse, and accused previous governments of surrendering the region.
The Indian Opinion
The government's claim of a Naxal-free Bastar is a significant milestone, but such declarations have been made before. The narrative that development alone defeated the insurgency overlooks the military gains and also the risk of resurgence if ground-level grievances remain unaddressed. Independent verification of reduced Naxal activity and sustained development spending in the coming years will test whether this is a permanent victory or a temporary lull.
Source: millenniumpost.in
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