Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday commended the Maharashtra government's continuous efforts to foster all-round development in the state's remote, Maoist-affected areas, as part of a larger initiative to address the challenges posed by left-wing extremism.

Modi’s praise came just one day after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited Gadchiroli, a district long plagued by Maoist insurgency. During his visit, Fadnavis highlighted that the dominance of Naxalites in the area was gradually diminishing, a significant achievement for the region. Fadnavis’s trip saw several Naxal cadres laying down their arms, an important symbol of the waning influence of the insurgents in the district. Furthermore, the Chief Minister unveiled a series of development initiatives aimed at improving the lives of local residents and boosting economic progress in the area.