Further, he congratulated the CRPF's Cobra Battalion, which he said has become a symbol of bravery. "The country will be rid of left wing extremism by March 31, 2026. The country has taken this pledge and behind this are the brave soldiers of our CRPF," he said.
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.
"About 1,314 Naxalites have surrendered, and the government is doing justice to them. We have separately arranged 15,000 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for them. We keep them in the district headquarters, and we are also working on their skill development so that they can get some employment. We
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.
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several projects in Bilaspur, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, on Sunday, highlighted the provision of homes to 3 lakh people during the current government's tenure. Sharma also discussed various issues, includi
"I congratulate the security forces for their bravery, and I bow to their courage. Our government is continuously getting success in this regard... I believe that Union HM Amit Shah's resolve to eliminate Naxalism from the country by March 2026 will be fulfilled," Sai told ANI.
Security forces neutralized 16 Naxalites in an encounter in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. Deputy CM Arun Sao reiterated the government's goal to eliminate armed Naxalism by March 2026, stating that security forces are working bravely under Union Home Minister Amit Shah's directive.