As many as 140 former Maoists, including 54 women, visited the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in Raipur on Wednesday (March 18, 2026) to observe its proceedings, marking a significant step in their further reintegration into society after giving up the path of violence.
The surrendered cadres also met Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in the premises of the Assembly, which is having its budget session, and held a detailed discussion about their lives before surrender and current condition, an official statement said.
During the interaction, the former rebels told Mr. Sai that their lives had undergone a complete transformation as they earlier lived in forests amid fear and insecurity, but now enjoy a safe and dignified life with their families, it said.
989 weapons seized or recovered from Maoists since 2020, Chhattisgarh Assembly told
They highlighted rapid development in their respective regions, including improved roads, regular electricity, and presence of other basic infrastructure, which has made daily life easier.
