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120 Rehabilitated Ex-Maoists Observe Chhattisgarh Assembly as CM Vows Support

Officials cast the visit as evidence that the state's rehabilitation policy is pulling former cadres into democratic life.

Overview

  • The delegation watched House proceedings in Naya Raipur after being received by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma.
  • Officials said the group included one Central Committee member, five Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee members, seven Divisional Committee members, 33 Area Committee members, and other party-level cadres.
  • The Speaker described the occasion as rare, with the 120 visitors comprising 66 men and 54 women who were welcomed from the Assembly galleries.
  • Under the state framework described by leaders, rehabilitated individuals are eligible for Rs 10,000 per month for three years, urban and rural land allotments, and skill-development support.
  • Notable participants included surrendered senior leader Rupesh, while reporting also noted the presence of Chaitu, who has been linked in coverage to the 2013 Jhiram Valley attack.