"We are telling the Naxals, it's either goli or boli”

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai spoke to Raj Chengappa and Rahul Noronha on how his state has been tackling Naxalism. Excerpts:

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Q. What is the government doing to end Naxalism in your state by the March 31, 2026, deadline?

We have studied the surrender and rehabilitation policy of other states and are trying to offer the best possible terms. We have allocated 15,000 units under the PM Awas Yojana to surrendered Naxals and are giving them jobs and skilling them. We have had unprecedented results in eliminating Maoists and ensuring surrenders. Our message to the Naxals is clear: if you understand the language of