Narendra Modi says that development is the only answer to violence

14 Jun 2018 Evaluate

Development is the only answer to violence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an apparent message to the Naxals who have been indulging in a violent campaign in Chattisgarh. Addressing a rally 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. He said that ‘I think development is the only answer to violence and conspiracy of any sort. The trust emanating from development ends violence of any type’. His comments made assume significance as Chhattisgarh has been reeling under Naxal insurgency and has witnessed large scale violence by the ultras. Talking about creating ‘an atmosphere of trust’, the PM 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, he said that Chattisgarh has received Rs 3,000 crore as additional funds, which would be spent on hospitals, schools, roads and toilets. He also said that the central government was working towards increasing the income of tribals and those living in backward areas.

Among the various projects launched was the air service between Jagdalpur and Raipur. Modi said his dream was to see anyone wearing a ‘hawai chappal’ flying in a ‘hawai jahaaz’ (plane). He said this was the objective of the ‘Udaan’ scheme of the central government, intended to connect small cities and towns by air.

© 2026 The Alchemists Ark Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. MoneyWorks4Me ® is a registered trademark of The Alchemists Ark Pvt. Ltd.

×