Madhya Pradesh Declared Naxalism-Free: A Triumph for CM Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announced the state is free of Naxalism, citing it as his government's major achievement. A special development package will be provided for formerly affected districts. Yadav criticized past Congress governments for their failure to address Naxalism effectively.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared the state free of Naxalism, marking it as the most significant achievement of his tenure. In an interview with PTI on completing two years in office, Yadav emphasized the implementation of a special development package for districts once plagued by Maoist violence, including Balaghat, Mandla, and Dindori.

Yadav, who ascended to the chief minister's role on December 13, 2023, claimed the eradication of Naxalism occurred ahead of the Centre's target of March 31, 2026. Acknowledging the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Yadav detailed plans to maintain the state's Naxalism-free status.

The chief minister criticized previous Congress-led governments for their failure to combat Naxalism effectively. He highlighted the increase in the number of tiger reserves as a sign of progress under his administration, contrasting with the Congress's alleged neglect of regional development needs.