Further alleging that the previous Congress governments had colluded with the Naxalites, Nadda claimed that the "double-engine" government under PM Narendra Modi confronted Left-wing extremism head-on.

"Nearly 2,500 Naxalites have surrendered in the last two years, 1,853 have been arrested, and top leaders such as Hidma and Basavaraju have been neutralised," he said.

"Under Modi's leadership, the double-engine government acted decisively, and under Sai's leadership, it was firmly implemented on the ground. In the coming time, Naxalism will be uprooted and eliminated," he said.

Targeting the previous Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government, he said, people still remember the corruption in administration, failure to deliver on its promises, and the appeasement policy.

The biggest problem was an understanding with Naxalism, the BJP leader reiterated.

He added that the public had uprooted such an ineffective and deceitful government in the 2023 assembly elections and voted the BJP to power.

(With inputs from PTI)