End of Red Terror? How close India is to its Naxal-free target as Amit Shah’s March 31 deadline ends

India stands on the cusp of eradicating Naxalism, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah declaring the movement effectively dismantled. Decades of development and security operations have significantly shrunk the Red Corridor, pushing the insurgency into isolated pockets. While armed rebellion may be over, securing lasting peace through governance remains crucial.

By YASHASVI VASISTHA