India's LWE Affliction: From 126 Districts to Just 3 in 7 Years, Govt Achieves Significant Progress
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In a significant breakthrough, India has made tremendous strides in tackling Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) with the number of affected districts plummeting from 126 in 2018 to just three in 2025, according to Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai. The government has attributed the substantial decline in LWE-related incidents to a multi-faceted approach that includes enhanced security measures, development interventions, and ensuring the rights and entitlements of local communities. Since 2019, security forces have successfully neutralized 1106 Maoists, arrested 7311, and facilitated 5571 surrenders. The Centre has also taken steps to improve connectivity in LWE-hit areas, commissioning 9,050 cell phone towers. A notable example is the recent installation of a cell phone tower in Kondapalli, a village in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, one of the three remaining most affected districts. Locals celebrated the milestone, marking a significant step towards bridging the digital divide. The government's efforts have yielded impressive results, with LWE-related violent incidents decreasing by 89% from 1,936 in 2010 to 218 in 2025. Similarly, resultant deaths of civilians and security forces personnel have declined by 91% from 1,005 in 2010 to 93 in 2025. The government's National Policy and Action Plan to address LWE, approved in 2015, aims to tackle the menace holistically. The plan's success is evident in the decreasing number of districts affected by LWE, indicating a promising future for the nation's internal security.
