Union Home Minister Amit Shah Pays Tribute to CISF Martyrs; Vows Maoist-Free India by end of March 2026
CUTTACK, March 6, 2026 – Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah visited the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Mundali complex in Odisha today to honor the nation’s bravehearts.
During a solemn ceremony at the Braveheart Memorial at KRTC Mundali, the Minister laid a wreath in memory of the CISF personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. Conducted with full military honors, the tribute served as a poignant reminder of the force’s deep respect and eternal gratitude for its fallen heroes.
The visit underscored the government’s recognition of the vital role played by paramilitary forces in safeguarding India’s critical infrastructure and internal security.
Addressing the CISF Raising Day celebrations in Cuttack, Home Minister Amit Shah made a landmark declaration, asserting that India is on track to become entirely Maoist-free by March 31, 2026.
He credited this impending success to the government’s sustained and multi-pronged strategy to eliminate extremist influence while simultaneously bringing development to long-neglected remote regions.
Praising the resilience of security forces, Shah emphasized that a combination of coordinated tactical operations, enhanced intelligence sharing, and targeted welfare initiatives has systematically dismantled Maoist networks over recent years.
This firm commitment highlights a definitive shift toward lasting peace and stability, ensuring that the shadows of extremism are replaced by the light of national progress and security.