Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, June 22, 2025, declared a significant strategic shift in India’s counter-Naxal policy, stating that operations against Left Wing Extremists (LWE) will not pause during the monsoon this year — a break from past protocol. Speaking in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Shah firmly reiterated the government's goal to eliminate Naxalism from the country by March 31, 2026, while inviting Naxalites to surrender and embrace development.

“Every time during the rainy season, Naxalites used to get rest. But this time, we will not let them sleep during monsoon,” Shah said while addressing the audience at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the National Forensic Science University (NFSU) and a Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Atal Nagar, Nava Raipur.

Ending the Monsoon Lull

The monsoon months have traditionally been considered a non-combat window for security forces due to challenging weather conditions — sustained rainfall, waterlogging, and dense forest cover that hampers visibility and mobility. This operational break often gave Naxal groups a tactical edge, allowing them to regroup and prepare for fresh offensives.

However, Shah asserted that this would no longer be the case. “This time, the fight will continue uninterrupted. Our aim is not seasonal deterrence but complete eradication,” he said.

2026: Deadline for Elimination of Naxalism

Reaffirming the government’s long-standing commitment, Shah maintained that the target to eliminate Naxalism by March 31, 2026, remains unchanged. He also applauded the efforts of the Chhattisgarh government under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, particularly the surrender and rehabilitation policies, which have reportedly helped integrate hundreds of former Naxals back into mainstream society.

“Those who have given up arms and joined the journey of development are welcome,” Shah said. “There is no need for dialogue — only the will to surrender and start anew.”

Nava Raipur Gets Strategic Forensic Institutions

The Home Minister also laid the foundation stone for the National Forensic Science University (NFSU) campus and a Central Forensic Science Lab. These institutions, he said, would enhance investigative capacity, boost conviction rates, and serve as key infrastructure in India's internal security apparatus.

He reiterated the Centre’s vision to make forensic science integral to law enforcement, ensuring every district-level criminal investigation includes forensic input by 2030.

Shifting Strategy in Bastar and Beyond

The announcement signals an aggressive new phase of the Centre’s approach to tackling Left Wing Extremism, particularly in strongholds such as Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region.

Security forces have been conducting intensified operations in the region for the past year, recovering large arms caches and significantly weakening insurgent networks. However, the monsoon period has long served as a window of opportunity for Naxals to escape surveillance and rebuild command chains.

Ending this operational break may disrupt Naxal logistics and momentum, but it also presents challenges for paramilitary and state police units, which must now operate in some of the toughest terrain under extreme conditions.

Surrender Policy Gaining Traction

Under Chhattisgarh’s surrender policy, ex-Naxals are offered rehabilitation packages, vocational training, and in some cases, government jobs. Shah highlighted that hundreds have returned to civilian life under the scheme and urged more to “give up the path of violence and join India's development journey.”

“There is a place for everyone in this mainstream. Violence is not the answer. Join hands with us to build a peaceful, developed India,” Shah appealed.

Conclusion

As the Centre doubles down on its goal to end the Naxal insurgency by March 2026, the decision to continue anti-Naxal operations through the monsoon season marks a decisive tactical shift. Shah’s message was clear: no seasonal reprieve, no negotiations, only reintegration for those willing to abandon arms.

With enhanced forensic infrastructure, expanding state capability, and an assertive posture on security, India’s battle against LWE is entering a new and final phase — persistent, strategic, and uncompromising.

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