Raipur, September 18 (IANS) In a dramatic turn of incidents, Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh – have long been considered one of the most frequent internal security threats in India – have begun to keep weapons and express their desire to join the mainstream politics.
Reputedly, a letter issued by a restricted Maoist organization indicates a desire to leave armed conflict and engage in peace talks, even suggest a step towards active political participation.
As a historic moment in a long battle for decades against Naxalism, this change by many, this change, anti-Naxal operations and progressive rehabilitation policies initiated by the state government falls on heels.
In a post on his X handle, Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai credited new-launched surrender and rehabilitation policy 2025 and ‘Niyed Nalnar’ scheme to establish hope among the former Maoists.
“Maoists are now leaving the path of violence and returning to the mainstream,” he wrote, citing the surrender of 12 Naxalites in Narayanpur district – including members of the two field committee – with a joint reward of 18 lakhs – as a sign of increasing faith in the government’s efforts.
Each surprising cadre has received an incentive check of and 50,000 and will be provided full access to benefits under the Naxal abolition policy.
Since the current administration took over, a shocking 1,704 Maoists have surrendered, which is a significant dent in the strength of extremism.
The government has set an ambitious target to completely eradicate Naxalism by 31 March, 2026. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also welcomed this change, called it a “positive change in the approach of the Maoists”, who has long given a malignant challenge for India’s internal security.
However, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma urged to take precautions, which raised the authenticity of the letter issued by the banned Maoist organization.
Despite these developments, the security system of the state is cautious.
In Kankar district, police have recently launched a campaign to take out the remaining rebels by pasting posters of 44 most wanted Maoists in several villages.
These posters include photos, names and bounties details with contact numbers for police officers.
Additional SP Akash Mr. emphasized that villagers can share information secretly and use the numbers provided to reach directly.
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