The Indian government is ready to talk to Maoist only when they would completely stop violence and put no condition for talking, said Union Home Minister P Chidambaram in a released statement today responding over the ceasefire offer of Moist in the West Bengal.
"I would like a short, simple statement from the CPI (Maoist) saying we will abjure violence and we are prepared for talks," said ministry spokesman Onkar Kedia reading out the statement of Chidambaram.
"I would like no ifs, no buts and no conditions. I would like the statement to be faxed to 011-23093155. Once I receive the statement, I shall consult the prime minister and other colleagues and respond promptly," the statement added.
Government has not received any authentic statement, so can do nothing on many versions of statement, ministry official said.
According to media reports, Maoist leader Koteshwar Rao alias Kishenji had said in a statement that they (Maoist) would approach to the talks with the Central Government and would halt the terror attack for 72 days from Feb 25 to May 7 and if the government would stop the anti-naxal operation for the same days.
Top Maoist leader has also appealed to intellectuals and human rights activists to come forward and mediates the talks.
On the other hand, the security agencies concern that the Maoists can use any ceasefire to rearm and regroup.
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