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Andhra Govt Urges Naxalites to Leave Path of Violence
The Andhra Pradesh government yesterday urged the Naxalites to leave the path of violence and adopt the constitutional path and work for finding solutions to the people's problems within the country's legal framework.
The two sides signed a cease-fire agreement, which will remain in force for the next three months. Though the two sides are adhering to the cease-fire declared in mid-June this year, this is the first time they have formalized the truce. The copy of the four-page speech, delivered by Jana Reddy at the closed-door meeting with the Naxalite leaders, was made available to waiting media persons at Dr. Marri Channa Reddy HR Institute, the venue of the peace parleys, in the evening. Jana Reddy, who is leading an eight-member official delegation at the talks, said that "the government hopes to create a situation where there will be no need for use of arms. Our constitution and law give all freedom to the people to raise their problems and protest in a manner which will not disturb peace." "The revolutionary parties should eschew the path of armed struggle and take the path of the constitution. We want the talks to solve the people's problems. The government has neither ulterior motive nor hidden agenda in pursuing peace process. Its only aim is to usher in lasting peace and rule of law so that the aspirations of people can be fulfilled," he said. Posted by: Fred 2004-10-16 |
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