Team News Riveting
Raipur, February 7
Another significant milestone has been achieved in the direction of peace, trust and development in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.
In Bijapur district, 30 Maoist cadres surrendered under the state government’s rehabilitation-based initiative “Poona Margem: from rehabilitation to Social Reintegration”, choosing to return to the social mainstream. A total reward of more than Rs 85 lakh had been declared on these surrendered cadres.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that this development is a positive and concrete outcome of the government’s sustained efforts to establish lasting peace in Bastar. Over the past two years, road connectivity, education, healthcare services, communication networks and other basic facilities have been expanded to remote and sensitive areas of Bastar. This development-oriented approach has encouraged misguided youth to abandon the path of violence and reconnect with democratic values and social life.
The Chief Minister emphasised that the state’s good governance-based policy focuses not only on security, but also on building trust, rehabilitation and future opportunities. He said the government is committed to providing all necessary support for the rehabilitation, skill development and self-reliance of the surrendered youth.
Sai further stated that under the visionary leadership of Narendra Modi, the firm resolve of Amit Shah, and the continuous efforts of the state government, Bastar is rapidly moving away from fear and violence towards trust, development and new opportunities. He expressed confidence that in the coming years, Bastar will emerge as a developed, peaceful and prosperous region, establishing a new identity for itself on the national stage.
