Ramesh asks Maoists to drop arms and hold talks

December 26, 2012 09:41

Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh today said that the government would want to hold talks with Naxals, if they drop arms and adopt a democratic ideology.

Ramesh said that the governments' doors for talks with Naxals were open, provided they have faith in the country's constitution and democratic system.

He said that 82 districts across nine states of the country were affected by Naxalism.

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