Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, the Government of India has resolved to eliminate Naxalism across the country by the year 2026. The Madhya Pradesh government is working shoulder to shoulder with the Central Government to fulfil this commitment. As part of this effort, 64 officers and personnel of the Police Force, Hawk Force, and Special Armed Forces involved in recent Naxal encounters in Balaghat district have been granted out-of-turn promotions. This significant step by the state government will boost the morale of police personnel. The Chief Minister described this out-of-turn promotion as a golden moment in the history of the police.
Speaking at the promotion decoration ceremony held in Lanji, Balaghat, on Monday, Dr. Yadav recalled that Balaghat was once listed among the 12 most Naxal-affected districts. Thanks to the government’s resolve and the hard work of the police, Balaghat has now been reclassified by the Centre into a less critical category. The decline in Naxal activity in Balaghat is commendable. Dr. Yadav personally pinned the badges of promotion on officers and extended his congratulations.