The surrender of hundreds of Maoists in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra in recent weeks is a significant achievement for the government.
According to Prime Minister Modi,
India would soon be free of Maoist violence, marking a decisive shift in the region due to combined security measures and government outreach programmes.
Modi noted that
before 2014, nearly 125 districts across the country were in the grip of Maoist violence, and now the number has come down to just 11 districtsthanks to government efforts over the past decade.
Author's summary: Government efforts lead to decline in Maoist violence.