Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Home Minister Amit Shah today and discussed the eradication of Naxalism, the overall development of the Bastar region, and measures to further strengthen the security and justice systems in the state.
In the meeting, Shah is likely to direct the Chhattisgarh CM, Chief Secretary and the DGP of the state to continuously review the implementation progress of the three new laws.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma stated that the BJP-led state government is open to unconditional dialogue with Naxals. He also urged them to opt for rehabilitation and to reintegrate into mainstream society.
Emphasising the importance of eradicating Naxalism for the state's overall progress, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao underscored the government's ongoing efforts to improve the lives of people in Naxal-affected regions.
In a podcast with ANI, the Deputy Chief Minister, who holds the portfolio of Home Ministry in the state, emphasised that Naxalites lack specific demands, instead aiming to form a government through violent means, at gunpoint in Chhattisgarh.
Addressing the Bastar Pandum programme in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada, Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, starting next year, artists from every tribal district of the country will be included in the Bastar Pandum.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday highlighted a new initiative incentive announced by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Under this incentive, villages that achieve complete surrender of all Naxalites will be declared "Naxal-free" and rewarded with a Rs 1 crore development
"In the last three months, 521 Naxals have surrendered. A total of 881 Naxals surrendered in 2024. I assure you that those who surrender will be inducted into the mainstream. But those who continue to bear arms will be dealt with by security forces. Bastar is no longer a symbol of fear bu
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday expressed his optimism over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's commitment to eradicating Naxalism in the country, stating that he was fortunate to have a double-engine government in the state.
Speaking to media persons in the state capital Raipur on Wednesday, Sharma said, "In the letter, they (referring to naxal leaders) stated about declaring a ceasefire. But there is no war-like situation, so how is it possible to have a discussion using such terminology? Be it central or the s