| Development is the only answer to violence, says PM Modi | | | Agencies
BHILAI (Chattisgarh): Development is the only answer to violence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Thursday, in an apparent message to the Naxalites who have been indulging in a violent campaign in Chattisgarh.
Addressing a rally here after dedicating various development projects in Chhattisgarh, which goes to polls later this year, he said his government is working on creating an "atmosphere of trust".
He listed various initiatives undertaken by the BJP-led central and state governments.
"I think development is the only answer to violence and conspiracy of any sort. The trust emanating from development ends violence of any type," he told the gathering here.
His comments made here assume significance as Chhattisgarh has been reeling under Maoist insurgency and has witnessed large scale violence by the ultras.
Talking about creating "an atmosphere of trust", the Prime Minister said his government has ensured that a part of the earnings from the natural resources like minerals would be spent on the welfare of locals.
Accordingly, Chattisgarh has received Rs 3000 crore as additional funds, which would be spent on hospitals, schools, roads and toilets, he said. |
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