NEW DELHI: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) JNU unit at Jawaharlal Nehru University organised an effigy-burning and funeral procession to commemorate the national resolve to eliminate Maoism on March 31, 2026. This event was organised in line with the Central Government’s national goal of eliminating Naxalism from the country by March 31, 2026. Students celebrated the occasion as the day of the end of Naxalism and participated enthusiastically.
The program began at 6 p.m. with a funeral procession of Maoism from Ganga Dhaba to Sabarmati Lawn. The procession then reached Sabarmati Lawn, where an effigy dressed as a Maoist was burned. This effigy, designed to depict Naxalite thugs, clearly demonstrates the end of Naxalism’s violent, destructive, and anti-social ideology.
The effigy also depicts the mindsets that support and contribute to the spread of Maoism. A large number of students participated in the effigy burning. By demonstrating their organised presence, the students sent a clear message that Naxalite ideology has no place in the country, society, or university campuses.
During the event, students observed March 31 as a day like Deepawali and Dussehra, and pledged to end the long-standing problem of violence, fear, and backwardness. Speakers also highlighted that Maosim has had a devastating impact on education, health, infrastructure, and everyday life, especially in tribal and remote areas of the country. Development processes have been hampered in many areas, and local communities have long suffered from insecurity and deprivation. In such a situation, eliminating Naxalism was not just a matter of security, but also of social justice, development, and stability.
ABVP JNU President Mayank Panchal said that March 31 symbolises the national resolve to eliminate Naxalism, and through this program, students have clearly conveyed the message that they do not support any ideology of violence and backwardness. He said that it is the responsibility of university students to understand the real challenges facing the country and maintain a clear mindset in the national interest.
ABVP JNU Minister Praveen Kumar Piyush said that this program demonstrates the students’ awareness and their commitment to the country. He said that the ABVP, with the motto “Student Power, National Power,” will continue to work tirelessly to increase student awareness, foster positive perspectives, and mobilise them on issues of national interest. Today’s program is a true tribute to those ABVP workers who sacrificed their lives fighting Naxalites for the sake of the nation.
