Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said that Odisha stands at the threshold of becoming completely free from Naxalism. Highlighting a significant milestone achieved towards a Naxal Free Bharat, the Minister said that in a major operation in Kandhamal, Odisha, six Naxalites, including Central Committee member Ganesh Uike, have been neutralised so far. He also stated that the government is resolved to eliminate Naxalism before 31 March 2026.