We have almost finished Maoism in Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis

Mumbai: Naxalism is “almost finished” in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday as the Centre’s March 31, 2026 deadline to end Maoist violence draws to a close.

“I can say that Maoism is almost finished in Maharashtra,” Fadnavis told reporters after the ‘Half Yearly Conference of Senior Police Officers’ at the Maharashtra Police headquarters in Mumbai.

“The promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah (to end Naxalism) has been realised,” added Fadnavis, who is the state Home Minister.

Fadnavis was accompanied by Ministers of State for Home Dr Pankaj Bhoyar and Yogesh Kadam.

Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal and Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Manisha Mhaiskar were present.

Fadnavis was welcomed by Director General of Police Sadanand Date.

The CM announced that all those who had worked over three years in the C-60 commando unit — will be conferred C-60 medals. “Naxalism could end because of the measured response of the Maharashtra police and C-60. Several Maoist cadres have surrendered while some have been eliminated,” he added.