End Of Naxalism Cannot Erase 50 Years Of Suffering, Says Amit Shah; Centre Vows To Rebuild Bastar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged that the eradication of Naxalism in Chhattisgarh represented just one facet of the government's responsibilities. He emphasized that rebuilding lives, enhancing basic amenities, and rehabilitating victims of Maoist violence required equal priority. Addressing a virtual ceremony for persons affected by Maoist violence in Chhattisgarh, Shah lamented that Naxalism's end couldn't erase the five-decade suffering of the region's populace.

His remarks came amid the BJP government's efforts to advance infrastructure and development in Bastar, where tribal communities bore the brunt of prolonged conflict. Shah criticized the previous Congress-led administration for neglecting basic amenities over decades, underscoring the BJP government's commitment to infrastructure enhancement and socioeconomic uplift.

He highlighted the government's initiatives, including a disability assistance programme benefiting over 3,600 individuals with disabilities and the rehabilitation of 8,526 former Maoists. Shah further announced plans to convert security camps into development hubs, aiming to address healthcare, education, employment, and other community needs.

The focus on Bastar's reconstruction, through initiatives like the Bastar Olympics, Bastar Pandum, and Niyad Nellanar scheme, reflects the government's resolve to turn the region into a peaceful, prosperous destination. Shah reiterated the government's determination to eliminate the lingering effects of Naxalism and transform Bastar into a thriving, inclusive society.