Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a definitive deadline in the Assembly today: Odisha aims to be entirely Maoist-free by March 31, 2026.
Highlighting the success of ongoing security operations, the CM revealed that only 15 active Maoists remain in the state, largely confined to the border regions of Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Rayagada.
The government’s "surrender or suppress" policy has already seen 96 Maoists and militia members lay down arms in the last two years. While Kandhamal remains classified as Maoist-affected, eight other districts—including Malkangiri and Koraput—are now categorized under "Legacy and Thrust" status, focusing on developmental healing.
With intensified border patrols and a weakening insurgent network, the Chief Minister emphasized that a combination of tactical pressure and grassroots development is paving the way for a new era of peace.
The state stands ready to eliminate the final remnants of left-wing extremism within the next year.