Union Home Minister Amit Shah has declared that the government will not engage in negotiations with Naxalites, urging them instead to lay down their arms and reintegrate into mainstream society. Speaking at a rally in Nizamabad, Telangana, Shah asserted the government's firm stance: "No talks" with those who continue to bear arms. He emphasized that the only path forward for Naxalites is to surrender and join the mainstream.

Shah highlighted the success of this approach in the Northeast, where over 10,000 individuals have abandoned militancy, joined mainstream society, and even participated in local and state elections. He noted that in the last 18 months, more than 2,000 Naxalites have already surrendered. Shah assured that the government is committed to rehabilitating those who choose to lay down their arms, promising to fulfill commitments made by both the Chhattisgarh government and the central government.

The Home Minister issued a clear ultimatum: surrender by March 31, 2026, or face complete eradication. Shah has set this date as the deadline for eliminating Naxalism from the country. He underscored the significant human cost of Naxal violence, stating that approximately 40,000 lives have been lost in Adivasi areas over the past four decades. He questioned how those who support Naxalism can justify the suffering inflicted on the families of Adivasis and security personnel.

Shah criticized the Congress party for suggesting a dialogue with Maoists. He challenged them to consider the families of the thousands of tribals who have died due to Naxal violence and questioned whether they would justify talking to those who kill police officers, security personnel, and innocent civilians. He also expressed concern that the Congress party might provide shelter to fleeing Naxalites in Telangana. Addressing Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy, Shah stated firmly that the central government will not allow Telangana to become a haven for Maoists and reiterated his commitment to eliminating Naxalism from the entire country by March 31, 2026.

In line with this aggressive strategy, Shah announced that anti-Naxal operations would continue throughout the monsoon season, a period when such operations typically halt. "Every time during the rainy season, Naxalites used to get rest, but this time, we will not let them sleep during monsoon and we will move further to achieve the target of 31/3 (2026 to eliminate Naxalism)," Shah said.

Shah also responded to questions regarding Operation Sindoor, urging Rahul Gandhi to observe Pakistan's current state to understand the operation's effectiveness. Furthermore, he accused both the Congress and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) of corruption and political hypocrisy.