In Bastar, Chhattisgarh, 210 Naxalites surrendered under the Naxal eradication policy of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai. 153 weapons including AK-47 were recovered. The Naxalites took the Constitution in their hands and took an oath to give up violence.
The land of Bastar, which once trembled with the echo of guns, today echoed with the promise of the Constitution. This area, which had been struggling with Red Terror for years, witnessed a scene on Friday which created history – 210 Naxalites surrendered together and paved the way for development and peace. Learn about the case in detail?
The biggest surrender program so far was organized in Bastar, Chhattisgarh under the ‘Naxal eradication policy’ of the state government. 210 Naxalites laid down their arms in this program held in the Reserve Police Line of Bastar division. Those who surrendered include 110 women and 98 men.
Many top commanders are also included in these Naxalites. Describing this occasion as a historic and decisive day, Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai said-
“This is a moment of pride not just for Chhattisgarh but for the entire country. When such a large number of Naxalites are holding the Constitution instead of guns, it is a proof of India’s democratic strength.”
What weapons did the Naxalites use:
- AK-47 rifle – 19
- SLR Rifle – 17
- INSAS Rifle – 23
- INSAS LMG – 1
- .303 rifle – 36
- Carbine – 4
- BGL Launcher – 11
- 12 bore/single shot gun – 41
Pistol – 1 Total Weapons: 153
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Cadre profile of Naxalites:
- CCM – 1
- DKSZC – 4
- Regional Committee Member – 1
- DVCM – 21
- ACM – 61
- Party member – 98
- PLGA/RPC/Other – 22
Renunciation of violence by taking oath of the Constitution:
During the program, all the Naxalites took the Constitution in their hands and took an oath to give up violence in the presence of police and administrative officials. Before surrender, Naxalites took out a parade and raised slogans of “Samvidhan Hamara Marg”. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai announced that the surrendered Naxalites will be given an opportunity to live a dignified life under skill development training and rehabilitation schemes.
Political reaction on surrender:
BJP leader Amit Malviya termed the surrender as a “historic moment” and said—
“Today Naxalites have surrendered with 153 weapons. Abujhmad has been liberated, Red Terror has been wiped out from North Bastar. Now only South Bastar is left. This is a new dawn for Bastar.”
This surrender of Bastar is not just an incident, but a story of change which shows that development, education and dialogue are the only path to lasting peace. This journey from gun to Constitution has become a symbol of the country’s democratic victory.
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