New Delhi: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on today spelled out the anti-Maoist policy of the Narendra Modi government, saying there will be no talks with the left-wing ultras.
After meeting Chief Secretaries and DGPs of 10 Naxal-infested states here, Rajnath Singh said that the government will adopt a balanced approach to resolve the Maoist problem. He further announced central funding for a special force to tackle the Naxal menace.
TheHome Minister, according to sources, said it was his personal view that if all states and the central government have the political will, the problem of Naxalism can be tackled.
Greyhound-like forces will be deployed in states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Odisha, the minister informed. Today’s meet was called to review the progress of anti-Naxal operations being undertaken in states.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretaries and DGPs of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Bureau Report
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