Ending Naxalism and Paving the Path of Development in Chhattisgarh: CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Raipur, Sept 2025 : Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has reaffirmed that eliminating Naxalism, winning people’s trust, and moving towards development are among the foremost priorities of his government. Speaking in an interview during a program organized by Sudarshan Channel on Thursday, he said the state government is committed to fulfilling the vision of the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister by working with full dedication.

The CM highlighted that through the Niyad Nellanar Scheme, the government is working to uplift the living standards of people in affected areas. Several villages once impacted by Naxalism have now been repopulated, and surrendered Naxalites are being rehabilitated with employment opportunities. He stressed that innocent lives were being lost due to Naxalite activities, and it is the government’s duty to protect common citizens. The government has set a target to completely eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026, and a Joint Task Force has already been formed to accelerate this mission.

He said initiatives like the Bastar Olympics and Bastar Pandum festival have played a key role in strengthening people’s faith in the government. The Bastar Olympics saw participation from over 1.65 lakh people, demonstrating that the people of Bastar wish to move forward on the path of development. Welfare schemes, cooperative-led tendu leaf procurement, and cultural programs are actively drawing communities away from extremist ideologies.

On his recent foreign tour, CM Sai shared that Chhattisgarh successfully showcased its art, culture, and industrial potential through the state pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Japan from August 24 to 31. He said global investors were invited to set up industries in Chhattisgarh and were introduced to the new industrial policy, which prioritizes job creation. He emphasized the state’s immense potential in natural resources, Ayurveda, and herbal products, with nearly 44% of its land covered in forests. Health infrastructure has also expanded, with 15 medical colleges, IIT, NIT, IIM, and the National Law University already established.

The CM appealed to people not to abandon cattle as stray animals often cause road accidents. He said strict action is being taken to remove illegal encroachments on pasture lands (gochar lands), while reiterating that protecting cattle is everyone’s responsibility.

Looking ahead, CM Sai said that just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned a Developed India by 2047, Chhattisgarh is also committed to achieving the goal of a Developed Chhattisgarh under the Anjor Vision-2047 document. This roadmap outlines holistic growth strategies for the state, and he called upon all citizens to contribute towards building a progressive and prosperous Chhattisgarh.