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5,000 youths have shunned Naxalism to joined mainstream: Nitin Gadkari

IndiaTimes Sunday, 12 January 2025
Union minister Nitin Gadkari announced that nearly 5,000 youths have left Naxalism in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, joined the mainstream, and many have found employment. He predicted the district will become the highest revenue generator in five years, emphasizing the need for addressing unemployment, malnutrition, and education for societal transformation.
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