Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that while armed Maoists have been largely eliminated, ideological supporters, whom he termed 'dimagi Naxals', remain a significant threat.
Addressing security forces in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, Modi alleged these elements have infiltrated political parties and organizations to instigate anti-constitutional and anti-democratic activities.
Modi asserted his government dismantled support networks and empowered security forces to act decisively, noting that the last year saw zero CRPF casualties.