Union Home Minister Amit Shah today met families of jawans who died in the line of duty in Maoist attacks and also civilians affected by violence on the second day of his visit to Chhattisgarh's Bastar.

The Maoist leaders don't want any member being involved emotionally with his offspring, the Union home minister was told.

Home minister Amit Shah delivered a firm message to Left-wing extremists during the closing ceremony of Bastar Olympics Sunday, urging them.

Amit Shah was speaking in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur at an event that was attended by about 30 surrendered Maoists and insurgents.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Naxals should join the mainstream, move ahead on the path of development and also contribute to the development of Chhattisgarh.

Amit Shah also hailed the Chhattisgarh government's rehabilitation policy for Naxalites and appealed to them to quit violence and join the mainstream.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday commended the Chhattisgarh government for its determined efforts in combating Maoism in the state.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated that Naxalism will be eradicated in India by March 2026 under PM Modi's leadership, highlighting significant progress in anti-Naxal operations and reduced casualties.

"I am the happiest person today, more than you or your family, as our painstaking efforts to convince you to surrender and join the mainstream has bore fruit," Union Home Minister Amit Shah told a group of former Naxals on Sunday.