PM Modi reaches out to Naxals in Chhattisgarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday affirmed his government's commitment to fight the Naxal menace and said that it is a plough on the shoulders that can bring development and not guns.

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"Do not get disappointed. Even Naxal activities will be fought. I am sure that humanity exists in people who indulge in such activities and they will change," Prime Minister Modi said while addressing a public meeting here.

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"There is no future in violence. If there is a future, it is in peace. It is a plough on the shoulders that can bring development, not guns," he added.

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Talking about his government's 'Jan Dhan Yojna', Prime Minister Modi said that this is an initiative to empower each individual and bring him at par with the country's mainstream.

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"The fruits of development must reach the poorest of the poor. Jobs for the youth are at the core of our policies," he said.

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The Prime Minister said that Chhattisgarh has the power to change the country's future.

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"The adivasis of this area, which has the blessing of Mother Danteshwari, have taught the world how to live," he added.

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The Prime Minister also laid emphasis on skill development, saying it is critical to ensure employment.

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"Even developed and happy nations of the world are laying emphasis on skill development," he said.

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Prime Minister Modi also welcomed the MoUs signed in his presence.

"This is probably the first time in Bastar's history that projects worth Rs. 24,000 crore have been signed in just one hour. I can imagine what this will do for the development of Bastar," he said.

Prime Minister Modi also talked about employment and said that it is of prime importance.

"They can build a house, educate their children, etc. only if they are employed.

Wherever one goes, people will say, 'Do anything but ensure that our children get jobs'," he added while asserting that it is the government's responsibility to bring development to everyone.

Prime Minister Modi earlier interacted with the tribal students in the Education City situated in village Javanga in Dantewada district and said that one should always have an aim in life. He said life should not be measured in parameters of success and failures.

Prime Minister Modi, who is on a day long visit to the Maoist affected tribal Bastar region, also said that he never felt tired while doing work as he always think that he is serving his family of 1.25 billion Indians.