Union HM Amit Shah visits Gundam, worst Maoist affected district in Chhattisgarh

New Delhi, December 17

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Gundam village in Chhattisgarh, the worst Maoist-hit district. 

HM Shah was accompanied by CM Vishnu Deo Said and state Home Minister Vijay Sharma. 

Shah also met the family members of jawans who were killed fighting Maoists, and also families of those who were killed for allegedly being police informers or in IED blasts. The Union Home Minister said that statues of jawans who laid down their lives will be installed.

Promising unwavering support of the central and state governments, Shah said, “The pain of losing your loved ones cannot be diminished, but we stand firmly with you. We are committed to ensuring that no one else has to suffer the loss you have faced. To honour the memory of our brave jawans, the Chhattisgarh government will install statues in their villages, preserving their legacy for future generations.”

Shah interacted with the women and asked them to form a group which would ensure their children attend school and finish their education

He also spoke with the villagers about medical facilities available at a nearby camp, government schemes such as free 35 kg rice among other facilities and asked youngsters to form a group to make villagers aware of the government’s initiatives. 

Under the Niyad Nellanar (your good village) initiative, 53 central and state government schemes will be implemented in the village.