Raipur, November 29, 2025 — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that the government is on track to eliminate Naxalism across India before the next annual conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police (DGP/IGP), signaling a decisive milestone in the fight against left-wing extremism.

Speaking at the inaugural session of the three-day DGP/IGP conference, Shah highlighted the Centre’s persistent efforts over the past several years to weaken extremist networks. “Before the upcoming DGP/IGP Conference, the country will be completely free from the problem of Naxalism,” he declared, emphasizing the role of strengthened security infrastructure and strategic interventions.

According to Shah, the government has fortified its counter-insurgency framework over the last seven years by constructing 586 reinforced police stations in sensitive areas. This effort, he noted, has significantly reduced the number of Naxal-affected districts from 126 in 2014 to just 11 today, marking a substantial decline in Naxal influence.

The Home Minister also underscored the need for a broader, integrated strategy to tackle not only extremist elements but also narcotics and organized crime. “A 360-degree attack has to be launched against narcotics and organised crime,” he said, stressing that a comprehensive system must be established where drug traffickers and criminal networks cannot gain “even an inch of space” in the country.

The annual conference, now in its 60th edition, is being held at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Raipur. It brings together top officials from the central police organizations, including the chiefs of the Intelligence Bureau and other security agencies, to deliberate on national law enforcement priorities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to join the deliberations over the next two days, alongside National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.

Shah’s remarks come against the backdrop of sustained counter-insurgency operations in Naxal-affected regions, which have combined intelligence-led policing, development initiatives, and enhanced security infrastructure to restore state authority in previously inaccessible areas. The Home Minister’s announcement reflects the government’s emphasis on a dual approach: neutralizing armed extremist factions while dismantling the ancillary criminal and narcotics networks that support them.

The Union Home Ministry has emphasized that continued vigilance, coordination between central and state police forces, and engagement with local communities are crucial for the sustained decline of left-wing extremism. By linking counter-Naxal operations with broader law-and-order measures, authorities aim to ensure lasting peace, facilitate development, and promote socio-economic integration in previously conflict-ridden districts.

The conference is also expected to review the outcomes of recent security operations, evaluate intelligence mechanisms, and discuss policy measures to preempt potential resurgence of extremist activity. Officials attending the closed-door event will share best practices and innovations in policing, technology deployment, and community engagement strategies.

With Amit Shah setting a concrete deadline, the government signals its intent to demonstrate measurable results in its ongoing campaign against Naxalism. The declaration reinforces the narrative of law enforcement modernization, strategic coordination, and proactive governance, underscoring the administration’s commitment to creating a safer and more secure India.