Dandakaranya is witnessing a return from violence to trust today: Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai 

 Raipur - Today, March 31, 2026, marks a historic and decisive day for the end of Left Wing Extremism in Chhattisgarh. Under the Poona Margem - Rehabilitation to Revitalization initiative in the Dandakaranya region, 25 Maoist cadres (including 12 women) have renounced the path of violence and returned to the mainstream. This event marks a clear and concrete achievement towards ending Naxalite terror. Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai stated that today marks a historic turning point for Dandakaranya and the entire state of Chhattisgarh, as the ideology of violence and fear that has persisted for years has surrendered. He said this is a victory of trust, democracy, and people's power. The Chief Minister said that a total reward of ₹1.47 crore was announced on these 25 surrendered Maoist cadres. Their return to the mainstream is proof that the misguided people have now strengthened their faith in the democratic system and the government's rehabilitation policy. He said that as a result of the effective action of the security forces and the government's coordinated strategy, the Maoist network has been decisively weakened. In the same sequence, a major seizure of ₹14.06 crore along with 93 lethal weapons was also made, which clearly shows the weakening of the Naxalite network. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that this is not just a surrender, but a return of faith. Today, the Dandakaranya region is witnessing this historic moment of peace, stability and return to normal life. He said that this day of March 31, 2026 will be remembered in the history of Chhattisgarh as the date when decisive results were achieved towards the end of Naxalism and the state has stepped on the threshold of a new era.