Raipur. The decision of four active Maoist cadres carrying a bounty of ₹8 lakh each in the Kistaram region to renounce violence and join the mainstream is a clear testament to the growing environment of trust, security, and development in Bastar. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai stated that the commitment to a Naxal-free Bastar and a safe Chhattisgarh is now being realized on the ground. 
Chief Minister Sai stated that this change is a direct result of the coordinated and sustained efforts of the security forces, robust camp systems, effective regional presence, and improved road and communication connectivity. These efforts are steadily shrinking the Maoist sphere of influence and weakening their social base. He stated that the state government has a clear policy that those who wish to renounce violence and return to mainstream society will be provided with opportunities, security, and a dignified life. This journey of peace, trust, and development in Bastar will continue with full commitment.