Kandhamal lone Maoist-hit dist in Odisha; Chhattisgarh has max 6
As India aims for a Naxal-free nation by March 31, Kandhamal in Odisha remains the sole district under Maoist influence, with eight others listed as legacy zones. Intensified operations and the elimination of a key Maoist leader have bolstered security forces' efforts to eradicate the remaining influence.