Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Centre and the Chhattisgarh government were committed to end the menace of Naxalism from the state before March 31, 2026.
When Chhattisgarh becomes free of Naxalism, the entire country will get rid of the menace, Shah said addressing the President’s Police Colour Award function at the police parade ground here.
He said the Chhattisgarh police have made a significant achievement in the fight against Naxalism in the last one year.
Shah also hailed the Chhattisgarh government’s rehabilitation policy for Naxalites and appealed to them to quit violence and join the mainstream.
The President’s Colour is not just an award, it is a symbol of service, dedication and sacrifice and it reminds of the countless challenges that police have to deal with, he said.
Shah expressed confidence that the Chhattisgarh police will discharge their responsibilities and will never step back from their duty.
The Union minister also appealed to Naxalites to quit violence and join the mainstream.
“I would like to appeal to Naxalites that our state government which has made a very good surrender policy and therefore they should quit violence. They should join the mainstream, move ahead on the path of development and also contribute to the development of Chhattisgarh,” he said.
