'Violence Has no Future, Peace Does': PM Narendra Modi on Maoists in Dantewada

Dantewada, Chhattisgarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing a public meeting in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-affected Dantewada.

Here is what he said:

• The adivasis of this area, which has the blessing of Mother Danteshwari, have taught the world how to live.
• I was scheduled to take part in a programme in Raipur also, but a storm destroyed the venue.
• Many were injured. I wish all the injured speedy recovery.
• This is probably the first time in Bastar's history that projects worth Rs 24,000 crore have been signed in just one hour.
• I can imagine what this will do for the development of Bastar.
• People know that employment is of prime importance. They can build a house, educate their children, etc, only if they are employed.
• Wherever one goes, people will say, "Do anything but ensure that our children get jobs."
• No parent wants their child to go far only to live in slums in cities.
• That's why it is the government's responsibility to bring development to everyone.
• The Bastar region has had coal. It has also had people, as it has had governments. And, it has also had unemployment.
• India should get rail connectivity all across.
• Jan Dhan Yojana is a way to empower each individual and bring him at par with the country's mainstream.
• The fruits of development must reach the poorest of the poor.
• Jobs for the youth are at the core of our policies.
• At present, you send iron out and get steel from outside. This has to stop.
• We will make steel from the iron ore here.
• Do not get disappointed. Even Naxal activities will be fought.
• I am sure that humanity exists in people who indulge in such activities and they will change.
• There is no future in violence. If there is a future, it is in peace.
• It is a plough on the shoulders that can bring development, not guns.
• Skill development is critical to ensuring employment.
• Even developed and happy nations of the world are laying emphasis on skill development.
• Under the previous government, the only news in the paper was of scams. We have been in power for a year have thr been such news?
• But some people were happy keeping people poor. Now, when change is happening, they cant digest it.