An atmosphere of peace and tranquility will soon be established in Bastar
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai congratulated the security personnel on the continuous surrender of Naxalites in Bastar division
Raipur: Our policy is clear – answer words with words and answer bullets with bullets. For all the Naxalites who want to surrender and return to the mainstream of society, our government is providing better life and rehabilitation facilities. Those who leave the path of violence and adopt the path of republic are welcome. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai congratulated the security personnel on the continuous surrender of Naxalites in different districts of Bastar division, saluted their indomitable courage and said that – Today 7 Maoists have surrendered in Kanker district, on whom a total reward of Rs 32 lakh was announced. Earlier, 27 Naxalites of Narayanpur district and 9 Naxalites of Sukma district with a reward of Rs 52 lakh have surrendered before the security forces. This is a direct result of our government’s effective surrender policy and the continuous campaigns being run to eradicate Naxalism.
CM Sai said that so far 941 Naxalites have surrendered, while 1,112 Naxalites have been arrested by our security forces. 265 Naxalites have been eliminated in Naxalite encounters. Troubled by the hollow ideology of Naxalism and in the hope of a better life, Naxalites are surrendering. This is an indication that Naxalism is now counting its last breaths. Chief Minister Sai said that I often meet surrendered Naxalites during my Bastar tour. It is clearly visible in the conversation with them that after leaving the hollow Maoist ideology, they are living a better life today and are happy. To eliminate Naxal base in the identified villages of highly Naxal-affected districts, the government is developing infrastructure and basic necessities through government schemes. Vishnu Dev Sai said that 15 thousand Pradhan Mantri Awas have been approved for surrendered Naxalites and Naxal-affected families. The terror of Maoism will end within the stipulated time frame. An atmosphere of peace and tranquility will soon be established in Bastar.