Union Home Minister Amit Shah rejected negotiations with Maoist insurgents on Saturday, asserting the central government and Chhattisgarh administration refuse discussions. Shah questioned the need for talks after investing 5 trillion rupees in state development over ten years and implementing comprehensive rehabilitation programs. His comments addressed recent Maoist communications proposing dialogue with state authorities.
Shah visited Bastar for the region's 75-day Dussehra festival, urging residents to encourage militants to surrender. The government has allocated 4.4 trillion rupees for infrastructure projects, establishing industries, schools, and medical facilities. Officials pledged 10 million rupees for each village cleared of Naxal presence.
Security forces achieved significant results over 13 months, with 985 surrenders, 1,177 arrests, and 305 combat deaths. Bijapur district recorded 410 surrenders this year alone. Shah warned non-compliant insurgents face elimination by March 31, 2026, as forces intensify operations combining military pressure with economic development initiatives.
Shah visited Bastar for the region's 75-day Dussehra festival, urging residents to encourage militants to surrender. The government has allocated 4.4 trillion rupees for infrastructure projects, establishing industries, schools, and medical facilities. Officials pledged 10 million rupees for each village cleared of Naxal presence.
Security forces achieved significant results over 13 months, with 985 surrenders, 1,177 arrests, and 305 combat deaths. Bijapur district recorded 410 surrenders this year alone. Shah warned non-compliant insurgents face elimination by March 31, 2026, as forces intensify operations combining military pressure with economic development initiatives.
