- Chief Minister Shri Sai interacted with surrendered Naxalites and youth affected by Naxalite violence
- State government recruited surrendered Naxalites and youth affected by Naxalite violence into the police force under the rehabilitation policy
During his visit to Bijapur, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai met with surrendered Naxalites and youth affected by Naxalite violence at the rest house on October 4. These individuals, who have been recruited into the police force under the Chhattisgarh Government’s rehabilitation policy, are now actively engaged in the fight against naxalism. CM Shri Sai expressed his satisfaction in meeting these youth who have left Naxal organisations and embraced the benefits of the rehabilitation program, noting that Bastar is now on the path to peace.
The Chief Minister highlighted a recent event in which over 55 victims of Naxalite violence travelled to Delhi to meet President Smt. Droupadi Murmu and Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, where they shared their experiences of Naxal incidents. Shri Sai expressed his deep sorrow after hearing the painful stories of innocent people who had suffered the Naxalite violence.
Sumitra, a newly appointed constable affected by Naxalism, shared her story with Chief Minister Shri Sai. She shared that her father was killed by Naxalites. Through the state government’s rehabilitation policy, she has now found employment as a constable. Sumitra described the policy as a blessing for families who have been affected by Naxalite violence.
Shri Mangal Modiyam, a resident of Cherkanti and a former Naxalite for 19 years, also interacted with the Chief Minister. He surrendered after recognising the futility of the Naxal ideology and was appointed to the police force through the rehabilitation policy. Shri Modiyam emphasised the importance of establishing peace in Bastar and Bijapur, noting that innocent tribals are often misled by Naxalites in the name of “Jan-Jungle-Zameen” (water, forest, and land).
Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, district in-charge minister Shri Kedar Kashyap, Bastar MP Shri Mahesh Kashyap, Dantewada MLA Shri Chaitram Atami, former minister Shri Mahesh Gagda, Bastar Commissioner Shri Doman Singh, Bastar IG Shri Sundarraj P, Collector Shri Sambit Mishra, SP Dr. Jitendra Yadav, and CEO of Zila Panchayat Shri Hemant Ramesh Nandanwar were present.