Making Maharashtra Free From Armed Maoism Requires Continued Care

Maharashtra’s government says there are no active armed Maoists left in the state.

This follows many years of work by security forces and government programmes in affected districts.

In May, a long operation called Antim Prahar included arrests and raids.

A policy that encouraged Maoists to surrender also helped reduce their numbers.

The article says Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis deserves credit, but earlier leaders helped build the approach too.

It also remembers security personnel who died while doing their jobs.

The author says the work is not finished just because armed Maoism has declined.

Tribal people still need their rights, services and opportunities protected.

The author warns that prioritizing mining over local communities could create new problems.