Ballot and not bullet is the solution to Maoist violence: Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has said, ballot and not bullet is the solution to the Maoist violence.Addressing the Chhattisgarh formation day celebrations function in Naya Raipur last evening, Mr Naidu said, no revolution will take place through violence and no change can be brought about through killings and preventing development. 

He said, the principles and ideologies of Maoists may be different, but if



they are confident about them, they should go to the people, get the mandate and become Minister or Chief Minister. The Vice President also urged people not to encourage forces who indulge in violence.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Raman Singh said, his government has prepared a roadmap for the state's development. He said, the focus is on villages, poor and farmers.