With 881 Naxals
surrendering in 2024, Shah emphasized the commitment to integrating surrenders
into society while moving towards a Naxal-free future.
In a significant move
to tackle Naxalism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised an initiative by
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Villages that achieve complete
Naxalite surrender will be declared "Naxal-free" and will receive a
Rs 1 crore development fund. Shah made this announcement during a public
meeting in Dantewada on Saturday. (5 April ’25)
Shah reiterated the government's promise to
rehabilitate those who surrender, appealing to Naxalites to abandon violence.
He stated, "The era of bullets and bombs is over, and the government is
prepared to protect those who wish to join the mainstream."
Shah emphasized development over conflict in the region.