Raipur. A delegation of about 70 Naxal victims from Bastar region of Chhattisgarh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence today. These people affected by Naxal violence shared their ordeal and demanded justice and rehabilitation. The delegation was led by Bastar Shanti Samiti, which is working for peace and development in Naxal-affected areas in the state. Many of these people have lost their family members at the hands of Naxalites, some have lost their limbs, and some have become completely disabled. The delegation was led by Bastar Shanti Samiti, which is working for peace and development in Naxal-affected areas in the state.
The main objective of this meeting was to bring the suffering of the people affected by Naxal violence to the national level. The victims told that their lives have been severely disrupted due to Naxal attacks. During this meeting, the Home Minister listened carefully to the stories of Naxal victims and showed seriousness towards their problems. He praised the struggle and courage of these people and assured that the government is committed to solving their problems.
Contribution of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai and State Government
The Naxal victims said that they were inspired by the work of the Chhattisgarh government and Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai and were able to muster the courage to bring their voice to Delhi. The way the state government has given priority to development work and security efforts in Bastar and other Naxal-affected areas, gave these people the courage to raise their voice in Delhi.
Impressed by the sensitivity and activism of the Chhattisgarh government, the victims said that the way development and rehabilitation work has been done in the Naxal-affected areas in the state under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai is praiseworthy. The state government has given priority to social and economic development along with security, which has given new hope to the affected people.
A victim said, “We lost our family, limbs and happiness of life, but the efforts of the state government gave us the courage to bring our voice to the national capital Delhi. Chief Minister Sai not only understood our pain, but also assured us that we will get justice.”
The pain and struggle of Naxal victims
During the meeting, the Naxal victims narrated to the Home Minister their ordeal about how Naxal violence completely ruined their lives. Some lost their family members, some lost their limbs, and many are still suffering physically and mentally from the scars of these attacks. One victim said, “We lost everything because of the Naxals. Now we hope that the government will help us and we will get justice.”
The Home Minister listened to them attentively and assured that the government will take concrete steps to end Naxalism. He also said that development work in Naxal-affected areas will be carried forward at a faster pace so that these families can be rehabilitated and they can once again lead a normal life.
Voice of the victims at Jantar Mantar
Before meeting the Home Minister, this group of Naxal victims also reached Jantar Mantar, where they put forth their problems before the general public. The aim of this movement was that development and peace should be given priority in Naxal-affected areas, and concrete steps should be taken to provide justice to the victims.
A victim said, “We have gathered courage to raise our voice in Delhi, inspired by the efforts and development work of the Chhattisgarh government. Now we hope that there will be permanent peace in our villages and we will be able to improve our lives again.”
Upcoming plans
This delegation will also meet President Draupadi Murmu on September 21. In this meeting, discussions will be held for permanent peace and development in Naxal-affected areas. The delegation members will submit a memorandum to the President, demanding deployment of security forces, speeding up development work, and rehabilitation of families affected by Naxal violence.
After this meeting, a new hope has arisen among the Naxal victims that their struggle and suffering will now be recognized at the national level. The government will take concrete steps for their rehabilitation, which will start a new chapter of peace and development in Naxal-affected areas.
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