‘Red Terror Will End’: Amit Shah Urges Naxals To Surrender In Bastar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday firmly ruled out any talks with Naxalites and called on them to surrender, while addressing a rally in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. He urged the Maoists to lay down their arms and avail themselves of the government's "lucrative surrender and rehabilitation policy."

Issuing a stern warning, Shah said that any attempt by Naxalites to disturb peace in the Bastar region would be met with a strong response from security forces, including the CRPF and Chhattisgarh police. He also reiterated the government's goal to end 'red terror' across the country by March 31 next year.

"Some people talk about holding talks with Naxals. I want to make it clear: both the Chhattisgarh government and the central government are focused on the development of Bastar and the entire Naxalite-affected region. What is there to negotiate?" Shah stressed.

He highlighted the attractive surrender policy formulated by the government, saying, "Come, lay down your arms. But if you continue to take up arms and try to disrupt the peace in Bastar, our armed forces, CRPF, and state police will respond." His remarks took a veiled dig at the Left parties urging dialogue with the Maoists.

Shah also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government for promoting development in Bastar, noting that over ₹4 lakh crore has been allocated for Chhattisgarh's development over the past decade. He added that the BJP has launched several schemes aimed at safeguarding the honour of tribals in the state.

Speaking on broader economic issues, Shah urged citizens to embrace Swadeshi culture, stating, "If our 140 crore population adopts the resolve of Swadeshi, nothing can stop India from becoming the world's top economic system. Prime Minister Modi has provided huge relief by reducing GST rates. If we adopt Swadeshi, our economy will gain tremendous momentum."