'Surrender or face elimination', MP CM Mohan Yadav warns Maoists

IANS May 13, 2025 268 views

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has issued a stark warning to Maoists, declaring they must surrender or face elimination. The state government is aggressively pursuing an anti-Maoist strategy guided by Home Minister Amit Shah, with the goal of making the region LWE-free by 2026. In a significant achievement, Balaghat district has been reclassified from a high-risk Maoist zone to a less critical category. The CM's approach involves empowering security forces with modern weapons and technology while honoring personnel who have made significant contributions in combating left-wing extremism.

"The Maoists must surrender, otherwise they will be eliminated" - Mohan Yadav, MP Chief Minister
Balaghat, May 12: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday gave clear warning to the Maoists, saying "they must surrender otherwise, they will be eliminated".

Key Points

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MP government intensifies anti-Maoist operations with modern weapons

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CM honors 64 security personnel for critical encounters

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Balaghat district removed from high-risk Maoist zones

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Fulfilling PM Modi's commitment to end left-wing extremism

The Chief Minister made this remark while addressing a programme in Balaghat.

He said that the Madhya Pradesh government has taken a pledge to fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to make the country LWE-free by 2026.

"The Maoists must surrender, otherwise they will be eliminated. There is no room for LWE on Madhya Pradesh soil," the Chief Minister said during the event in Balaghat.

Highlighting the success of ongoing anti-LWE operations in the state, he said that Balaghat which was once listed among the 12 most Maoist-affected districts, has been removed from that list.

"Thanks to the government’s resolve and the hard work of the police, Balaghat has now been reclassified by the Centre into a less critical category. It could happen because of our security forces," Yadav said.

During the programme, the Chief Minister honoured 64 security personnel (Police, Hawk Force, and Special Armed Forces), who were granted out-of-turn promotions for their involvement in recent Maoist encounters in Balaghat district.

Chief Minister Yadav also honoured 37 brave police personnel, who made the supreme sacrifice, stating that "death is inevitable, but let it be one that makes the nation, the state, and society proud".

He stated that under Home Minister Amit Shah’s guidance, anti-Maoist operations are being intensified across the country.

Madhya Pradesh Police are being equipped with modern weapons and technology to strengthen this campaign.

During his visit, Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 93 development projects worth Rs 169 crore, which included the foundation laying of the 51st Ayurvedic College of Madhya Pradesh in Balaghat.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Strong words from CM Yadav! Maoists have caused enough damage to our nation's progress. It's time they understand there's no place for violence in New India. Development and dialogue should be the way forward. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I support anti-Maoist operations, we must also address why youth join them. Poverty and lack of opportunities in tribal areas need equal attention. Development projects like the Ayurvedic college are good steps 👍
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Amit S.
Salute to our brave police personnel! 👏 The sacrifice of 37 officers shouldn't go in vain. Modern weapons and technology will definitely help, but we must also improve intelligence gathering in remote areas.
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Sunita T.
Balaghat's improvement shows what determined governance can achieve. But elimination threats alone won't work - rehabilitation programs for surrendered Maoists are equally important. Hope the government has a proper plan for that too.
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Vikram J.
Good to see MP taking strong action! These Maoists operate near Chhattisgarh border too - states need better coordination. Hope Amit Shah's guidance brings a permanent solution to this decades-old problem.
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Neha P.
The ₹169 crore development projects are more important than the tough talk. Maoists thrive where development fails. Build roads, schools, hospitals - that's the real long-term solution to Left Wing Extremism.

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