Raipur, Dec 23 (UNI) Newly formed Bhupesh Government in Chhattisgarh which is facing Naxalism for the last several decades, has hinted at beginning talks with Naxalites soon. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has told Chief Secretary Ajay Singh to draft a policy for solution to Naxalism and make serious efforts to begin talks with Naxalites.
Holding a meeting of home department officials here on Saturday, Chief Secretary conveyed the intention of Chief Minister and told them to make necessary preparations towards this end.
Meanwhile talking to journalists the Chief Minister said that his government would also begin talks with people who were affected by Naxal violence in the state. For this, villagers, farmers, students and women in affected areas, political workers, journalists and members of voluntary organisations would be invited to put forward their suggestions to solve the issue. Baghel said that solution to Naxalism would be one of his government's top priorities.