Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Friday, addressed the 59th Raising Day Parade of the Border Security Force in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. On this occasion, Shah made it clear that soon, India will be completely free from left-wing extremism. The entire nation is aware that left-wing extremism has been a hindrance to India’s development for decades, yet no government since independent India has provided a solution to this issue. The menace of left-wing extremism has persisted and extended its influence into various regions.
Since 2014, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, significant efforts have been made to address left-wing extremism. In 2019, when Amit Shah assumed the position of Union Home Minister, record achievements were made under his guidance in countering left-wing extremism. The foresight of Modi and the precise strategies of Shah have led to substantial success against left-wing extremism in 2022 and 2023. Priority has been given to the establishment of new camps for Central Armed Police Forces and the implementation of Shah’s initiatives in affected areas. The creation of 199 new camps and an increase in patrolling have resulted in a reduction of resources available to left-wing extremists.
Over the past nine years, due to the efforts of the Modi government, incidents of violence have decreased by 52%, and fatalities have decreased by 70%. Affected districts have reduced from 96 to 45, and police stations have decreased from 495 to 176. Under Shah’s adept guidance, history was made as villages surrounded by jungles became polling centers for the first time, with people actively participating in the electoral process. Record-breaking voting in challenging areas reflects Shah’s unwavering efforts to liberate regions from Naxalism and connect them to the mainstream of development.
The once Naxal stronghold of Jharkhand, with its daunting hills and dense forests, is now entirely free from Naxal influence. The hill where Naxalites used to hold Jan Adalats and issue decrees to the residents is now home to schools. With the CRPF, BSF, and ITBP ready for the final assault, today marks the last phase of the battle against left-wing extremism. In conclusion, Amit Shah’s commitment, along with the determined resolve of the Bharatiya Janata Party, proves that the day when India is entirely free from left-wing extremism is not far away.”
India Will Soon Be Completely Free From Left-Wing Extremism: Union Home Minister Amit Shah