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January - 3 
The Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, has taken exception to the apology saying that a mere apology after killing an elected representative was not enough. He said if the Naxalites were concerned about the welfare of the people, they should confront elected representatives instead of killing the
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The Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, has taken exception to the apology saying that a mere apology after killing an elected representative was not enough. He said if the Naxalites were concerned about the welfare of the people, they should confront elected representatives instead of killing them. Participating in a Janmabhoomi programme in Jainur in Adilabad district on January 3, he said people were fed up with the excesses of Naxals and were turning against them.
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January - 10 
Girijan (Tribal) leaders in Andhra Pradesh, on January 10, have declared the Naxalites guilty of killing 194 tribals and their leaders branding them police informers. They have also demanded a judicial inquiry by a sitting judge of the Supreme Court into these killings and 80 other deaths caused by
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Girijan (Tribal) leaders in Andhra Pradesh, on January 10, have declared the Naxalites guilty of killing 194 tribals and their leaders branding them police informers. They have also demanded a judicial inquiry by a sitting judge of the Supreme Court into these killings and 80 other deaths caused by police. Consequent to a recent conclave, Girijan leaders belonging to different political parties, NGOs and other organisations, formed a State-level forum called "Rashtra Adivasi Girijan Aikhya Vedika" (RAGAV) to represent the 60 lakh Girijans in the State belonging to 33 different sects which reportedly became active after the killing of Ragya Naik, a Member of the State Legislative Assembly. Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad on January 10, Chanda Lingaiah, RAGAV convener said that "Naxalism in the State was born in the forests of Srikakulam district where tribals lived, on the pretext of saving tribals from exploitation and atrocities but Naxalites today were annihilating the very Girijans."
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January - 16 
A news report citing a senior leader of the left wing extremist, Naxalite outfit, People’s War Group (PWG), said on January 16 that the outfit would oppose the construction of the multi-purpose hydro project planned at Devadula near Warrangal. The PWG leader said that the outfit would oppose the pro
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A news report citing a senior leader of the left wing extremist, Naxalite outfit, People’s War Group (PWG), said on January 16 that the outfit would oppose the construction of the multi-purpose hydro project planned at Devadula near Warrangal. The PWG leader said that the outfit would oppose the project’s construction since, he alleged, the State government was not concentrating on constructing small irrigation projects and was also not adequate measures in providing alternative employment to the tribals displaced by big projects.
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January - 19 
Media reports have indicated that the left extremist, Naxalite outfit, People's War Group (PWG), has made an unconditional offer of talks with the government but sought a conducive atmosphere for dialogue by stopping "police encounters and raids at least for a couple of months." "We are not setting
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Media reports have indicated that the left extremist, Naxalite outfit, People's War Group (PWG), has made an unconditional offer of talks with the government but sought a conducive atmosphere for dialogue by stopping "police encounters and raids at least for a couple of months." "We are not setting any pre-condition for talks. We only request the Government to stop encounters, arrests, raids and combing operations at least for two to three months,'' the outfit said in an undated letter to the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), a copy of which was released to the press on January 19.
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January - 21 
the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said in Hyderabad on the same day that the government would respond to the PWG offer of talks after examining it in depth, formulating its approach and taking other political parties into confidence. He added that he had read about the PWG offer in
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the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said in Hyderabad on the same day that the government would respond to the PWG offer of talks after examining it in depth, formulating its approach and taking other political parties into confidence. He added that he had read about the PWG offer in the press only and had not studied the offer in detail. The government, he pointed out, would analyse the PWG proposals, prepare a basic framework for the proposed talks and decide its strategy and approach without prejudice to effective maintenance of law and order.
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January - 29 
The State Home Minister Devender Goud, while speaking in Hyderabad on January 29, said that the State government would not tolerate the PWG if it tried to take advantage of the government’s willingness to welcome any effort to establish and maintain peace in society. He said, "There is no need for p
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The State Home Minister Devender Goud, while speaking in Hyderabad on January 29, said that the State government would not tolerate the PWG if it tried to take advantage of the government’s willingness to welcome any effort to establish and maintain peace in society. He said, "There is no need for prejudice or obstinacy on this issue. We want peace and whoever comes forward to help us would be welcomed. This will be our top priority". The Home Minister pointed out that there was an imperative to contain violence as it had already claimed hundreds of lives and also led to destruction of public property.
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February - 6 
Speaking in Gangavaram on February 6, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister T Devender Goud said that the government welcomed any initiative by any agency for talks with left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfit the People’s War Group (PWG), with the hope that such a step would ensure peace, a prerequisite for sp
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Speaking in Gangavaram on February 6, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister T Devender Goud said that the government welcomed any initiative by any agency for talks with left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfit the People’s War Group (PWG), with the hope that such a step would ensure peace, a prerequisite for speedy development. "We have an open mind", he said. The Minister assured that an all-party meeting will be convened to discuss the Naxal problem after Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s return from his foreign tour. They said that the modalities and other aspects for talks would be discussed at the meeting. Each and every point would be discussed at length before taking a final decision. He added that the government had already opened doors for discussions with Naxals and they were also showing interests for the same.
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February - 10 
Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh Civil Liberties Committee (APCLC) on February 10, urged the State Government to take measures for creating a ‘democratic environment’ prior to holding talks with the PWG. Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad, M Ratnamala, State President of the APCLC, welcomed the
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Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh Civil Liberties Committee (APCLC) on February 10, urged the State Government to take measures for creating a ‘democratic environment’ prior to holding talks with the PWG. Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad, M Ratnamala, State President of the APCLC, welcomed the government’s move to hold negotiations with Naxalites, but said that it should concentrate on solving the basic problems of the people, for which the Naxals were leading a movement.
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February - 12 
The Andhra Pradesh government on February 12 decided to hold talks with left-wing extremist, Naxalite organisation, the People’s War Group (PWG), to find a lasting solution to the law and order problem in the State. Official sources said the government would work out the modalities of negotiations i
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The Andhra Pradesh government on February 12 decided to hold talks with left-wing extremist, Naxalite organisation, the People’s War Group (PWG), to find a lasting solution to the law and order problem in the State. Official sources said the government would work out the modalities of negotiations in the next 10 days. In an all-party meeting held in Hyderabad, leaders of various political parties unanimously asked the government to initiate talks with the proscribed PWG. Speaking to the media, Home Minister T Devender Goud said that the government had decided to talk to the PWG and the modalities concerning who should talk to whom and the involvement of a third party would be finalised at another round of meeting with leaders of various political parties after ten days. Terming the government’s decision as an important step, Goud said that a common agenda would be prepared before the leaders of the political parties. "It is not an easy decision. The political parties have discussed the pros and cons of the issue and came to this important conclusion", he said. The Minister said that the government was taking the political initiative and hoped that all the obstacles would be crossed in finding a solution to the problem.
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February - 23 
Governor C Rangarajan and as well as legal luminaries and others with experience in fighting terrorist groups in different parts of the country have given a green signal to the government’s plans to talk with the left-wing extremist Naxalite group, the People’s War Group (PWG). As part of the proce
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Governor C Rangarajan and as well as legal luminaries and others with experience in fighting terrorist groups in different parts of the country have given a green signal to the government’s plans to talk with the left-wing extremist Naxalite group, the People’s War Group (PWG). As part of the process of consultations, Home Minister T Devender Goud has been meeting prominent people to seek their opinion on the issue; he had met with the Governor on February 23. According to media reports, the Governor reportedly said the government should be undeterred by the initial failure and setbacks. He also reportedly asked the government to develop backward areas and advised the administration to be careful while dealing with the Naxalites. The Home Minister also had elaborate discussions with S R Shankaran, chairman of Committee for Concerned Citizens (CCC).
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March - 3 
According to media reports, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), on March 3, called for organising meetings and rallies in all the villages to mark International Women’s Day on March 8. PWG’s Adilabad district committee secretary and the convenor of the Viplava Mahila
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According to media reports, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), on March 3, called for organising meetings and rallies in all the villages to mark International Women’s Day on March 8. PWG’s Adilabad district committee secretary and the convenor of the Viplava Mahila Sangham, the women wing of the PWG, in a joint statement in Mandamarri said, even after 54 years of independence, women in the country were still being treated as second class citizens. Women were being subjected to plunder by capitalists and feudal lords and were facing social, political and economic imbalances, the statement said.
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March - 5 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), have called a bandh (general strike) in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa on March 22 to protest against the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO). Zonal Committee (DKSZC) secretar
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), have called a bandh (general strike) in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa on March 22 to protest against the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance (POTO). Zonal Committee (DKSZC) secretary Lachanna, North Telangana Special Zonal Committee secretary Jampanna and Andhra Orissa Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC secretary Balakrishna called upon people to organise protest rallies and to stop vehicular traffic in these five States. The statement also urged people to force political leaders to vote against the POTO in Parliament. It also criticised the Andhra Pradesh government for ‘pressurizing’ the Union government to include the PWG in the purview of the POTO.
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March - 12 
State police chief P Ramulu said the proposed talks between the State government and the Naxalites would not be hampered due to the encounter. However, he stressed that the police would not abdicate their responsibility of controlling Naxalite groups even when the State government agreed for talks w
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State police chief P Ramulu said the proposed talks between the State government and the Naxalites would not be hampered due to the encounter. However, he stressed that the police would not abdicate their responsibility of controlling Naxalite groups even when the State government agreed for talks with the PWG. He said the police could not be expected to remain as mute spectators when huge number of armed Naxalites were creating fear psychosis among people.
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March - 12 
The Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), which played a vital role in initiating the process to commence negotiations, described the encounter as ‘unfortunate’ and expressed the hope that the incident would not hinder the ‘progress of negotiations’. Demanding that the government create a conducive
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The Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), which played a vital role in initiating the process to commence negotiations, described the encounter as ‘unfortunate’ and expressed the hope that the incident would not hinder the ‘progress of negotiations’. Demanding that the government create a conducive atmosphere for talks by stopping combing operations and initiating steps for negotiations, CCC convenor S R Sankaran, in a statement, also urged PWG not to backtrack on their commitment to stop armed activities.
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March - 13 
State Home Minister T Devender Goud, speaking in Hyderabad, said the government was doing ‘a lot of homework’ for its proposed dialogue with Naxalites to end violence in the State. Asserting that the March 11-encounter would not hinder the talks, the Minister said he would announce the date for an a
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State Home Minister T Devender Goud, speaking in Hyderabad, said the government was doing ‘a lot of homework’ for its proposed dialogue with Naxalites to end violence in the State. Asserting that the March 11-encounter would not hinder the talks, the Minister said he would announce the date for an all-party meeting within two or three days to discuss the agenda for the dialogue. The agenda is being given the final touches, he added.
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March - 14 
Speaking to the media in Hyderabad on March 14, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister T Devender Goud said the second round of consultations with political parties on holding talks with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), is expected to take place next week. He said, " We held a
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Speaking to the media in Hyderabad on March 14, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister T Devender Goud said the second round of consultations with political parties on holding talks with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), is expected to take place next week. He said, " We held a number of review meetings and are in the process of finalising the modalities for talks. We will call an all-party meeting soon". He said the March 11-encounter in Warangal district would not cause any setback to the government’s efforts for talks with the PWG. 10 Naxalites and a police officer were killed in the encounter.
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March - 14 
The Andhra-Orissa Border Special Zone Committee condemned the March 11-encounter. In a press release issued in Visakhapatnam, it criticised State police chief P. Ramulu’s chief’s statement in which he said, "‘Peace talks between the government and Naxalites was a decision to be taken by the former a
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The Andhra-Orissa Border Special Zone Committee condemned the March 11-encounter. In a press release issued in Visakhapatnam, it criticised State police chief P. Ramulu’s chief’s statement in which he said, "‘Peace talks between the government and Naxalites was a decision to be taken by the former and the question of police laying down arms doesn’t arise". The release said the statement confirmed the double standards of the government, as the police and government were part of the same set up.
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March - 15 
Media reports said left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), on March 15, rejected the offer of talks by the Andhra Pradesh State government. In a statement released in Warangal, State PWG secretary Ramakrishna, Andhra-Orissa Border Special Zone Committee secretary Balakrishna
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Media reports said left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), on March 15, rejected the offer of talks by the Andhra Pradesh State government. In a statement released in Warangal, State PWG secretary Ramakrishna, Andhra-Orissa Border Special Zone Committee secretary Balakrishna and North Telangana Special Zone Committee secretary Jampanna declared that they would resort to guerrilla warfare in retaliation to ‘bloody encounters’. They have also given a call for a Statewide bandh (general strike) in protest against the killing of 10 Naxalites in the March 11-encounter in Warangal district. In the statement, the PWG leaders asked the People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA) to resort to all kinds of attacks against the government’s ‘treacherous policy of killing Naxalites’ while promising to hold talks with them.
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March - 17 
The PWG Nagavali area committee in Vizianagaram district appealed to the people to support the bandh (general strike) in five States on March 22. The PWG has given the bandh call ‘to condemn the Central and State government’s policies of suppression, fascism and religious fundamentalism’. In a press
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The PWG Nagavali area committee in Vizianagaram district appealed to the people to support the bandh (general strike) in five States on March 22. The PWG has given the bandh call ‘to condemn the Central and State government’s policies of suppression, fascism and religious fundamentalism’. In a press release in Vizianagaram on March 17, the PWG appealed to the people to voluntarily participate in the bandh. The release also appealed to the people to join the People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA) to wage a ‘people’s war against the government’.
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March - 21 
22 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), including five women, cadres surrendered before the State Director General of Police in Hyderabad on March 21, following the State government’s offer to rehabilitate Naxalites who would join the mainstream. The surrendered Naxalites
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22 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), including five women, cadres surrendered before the State Director General of Police in Hyderabad on March 21, following the State government’s offer to rehabilitate Naxalites who would join the mainstream. The surrendered Naxalites hailed from Nizamabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar and Warangal districts, in North Telangana region. One Naxalite from Kurnool district also surrendered. Among the 22 surrendered Naxals were an ‘area committee secretary’, an ‘area committee member’, two ‘commanders’ of local guerrilla squads (LGS), a military platoon ‘section deputy commander’, three military platoon members, 10 LGS members, two members of the Jana Natya Mandali - the cultural wing of the PWG - and two den keepers. Police sources said these Naxalites were involved in a number of attacks on police stations and government installations, and attacks on activists of various political parties. Speaking to the media, one of the surrendered Naxalites, Maknuri Ashanna, said their leaders were planning attacks on police stations even while discussing the proposed talks with the government. He revealed that the proposal for holding talks with the government was political tactic. He said PWG’s ideology was good but its leadership had failed. "The leaders have gone astray and that is why we are unable to convince people", he added. Another naxalite, Bandakindi Gopi, an ‘area committee secretary’ in Nizamabad district pointed that the movement in district was almost dying out. "There are only seven or eight cadres in the district now, he said.'' Speaking on the occasion, the DGP said there appears to be duplicity in the thinking of the PWG on holding talks with the government. He said, "On the one hand they talk about peace initiative and on the other they prepare themselves to attack police stations". He added those who surrendered belonged to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and were being used in the outfit’s protection platoon to facilitate the safe escape of the leaders in the event of an encounter with the police.
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March - 22 
The all-party meeting convened by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, on March 22, resolved to hold ‘direct talks’ with left wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), in the State, said media reports. The points, which the participants agreed upon included ‘government
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The all-party meeting convened by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, on March 22, resolved to hold ‘direct talks’ with left wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), in the State, said media reports. The points, which the participants agreed upon included ‘government taking the initiative’ and ‘direct negotiations’, among others. State Minister for Home T. Devender Goud said Opposition parties would be also involved in the process. He also said there has to be a peaceful atmosphere for the talks to be held. He said, "What I mean is there should be no violence from both sides". However, he said there was no time frame for the talks and the government was ready for it ‘anytime’. In a previous such meeting on February 12, the government had agreed to certain proposals and an agenda.
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March - 26 
In a major operation, police unearthed huge ammunition dumps and seized sophisticated weapons belonging to Naxalites and other extremist organisations in Warangal, Nizamabad and Karimnagar districts on March 26. Giving this information to the media on March 27, State police chief P Ramulu said Waran
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In a major operation, police unearthed huge ammunition dumps and seized sophisticated weapons belonging to Naxalites and other extremist organisations in Warangal, Nizamabad and Karimnagar districts on March 26. Giving this information to the media on March 27, State police chief P Ramulu said Warangal district police seized among other things eight DBBL guns, one .303 rifle, 200 rounds of AK 47 ammunition in the forest area near Dubbagudem hidden by the Communist Party of United States of India (CPUSI). The arms and ammunition were meant to be used against the government, he added. In Nizamabad district, police recovered 586 grenades stored in three huge drums and 194 grenade bases belonging to the People's War Group (PWG) Naxalites. Stating that the Naxals had acquired them from Bihar, Ramulu said Bihar police were being alerted. Another huge dump containing 110 AK 47 rounds, 506 .303 rounds, two DBBL guns and PWG literatures was unearthed by police from Singampally forest area in Karimnagar district, he added. The seizure of some double barrel guns in Karimnagar had the markings of ''Khalsa''. This has strengthened suspicions that the PWG could have opened a gun running channel with Punjab terrorists. ''We will alert the Intelligence Bureau about this for further enquiry,'' said Ramulu. Reports also the arms seized in Karimnagar district could have come from a factory in Jammu and Kashmir. Separately, Ramulu said those supporting and abetting Naxals would come under the purview of the newly passed Prevention of Terrorism Bill. He said more stringent laws were needed to crush the Naxalites. The police chief added that 106 Naxalites had surrendered in 2002 due to various reasons, which included disillusionment with the movement, while 169 extremists were arrested. There might be 650 to 700 underground armed Naxals active in the state, he added.
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April - 2 
Responding to the State government’s offer of holding talks, left-wing extremists, Naxalite group, the People’s War Group (PWG) demanded that the government had to announce an ‘unequivocal’ cease-fire on its part to create a conducive atmosphere for holding talks. In a statement released in Hyderaba
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Responding to the State government’s offer of holding talks, left-wing extremists, Naxalite group, the People’s War Group (PWG) demanded that the government had to announce an ‘unequivocal’ cease-fire on its part to create a conducive atmosphere for holding talks. In a statement released in Hyderabad on April 2, the State Committee Secretary of the PWG, Ramkrishna, said that the PWG would also enforce a cease-fire on its part. The statement said that the government should stop “encounters, combing operations and harassment of people. Only in such instance a peaceful atmosphere would prevail paving way for holding talks”. It further pointed out that there was no clarity on the decision taken in the all-party meeting, held on March 22, to create an atmosphere conducive for holding talks.
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April - 3 
Rejecting the demand for a cease-fire by left-wing extremist, Naxalite organisation the People’s War Group (PWG) for talks, the government on April 3 said that these issues could only be decided when the discussions begin. The State Home Minister T Devender Goud, while speaking to the media in Nizam
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Rejecting the demand for a cease-fire by left-wing extremist, Naxalite organisation the People’s War Group (PWG) for talks, the government on April 3 said that these issues could only be decided when the discussions begin. The State Home Minister T Devender Goud, while speaking to the media in Nizamabad said that the PWG should begin a dialogue instead of putting forward fresh conditions for talks with the government. He said both sides should have mutual trust before talks commenced. "We have to believe each other and begin a dialogue,'' he said, stating that mistrust would only harm the peace process. He added that "there is scope for solving the burning issue of Naxalism.''
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April - 5 
Speaking to the media in Ongole on April 5, State Home Minister T Devender Goud said that the government was yet to make up its mind on the conditions laid down for talks by left-wing extremist, Naxalite group the People’s War Group (PWG). Reiterating the government’s commitment to begin the process
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Speaking to the media in Ongole on April 5, State Home Minister T Devender Goud said that the government was yet to make up its mind on the conditions laid down for talks by left-wing extremist, Naxalite group the People’s War Group (PWG). Reiterating the government’s commitment to begin the process of peace talks, the Minister said, "The former chief secretary S R Sankaran and Press Academy chairman Potturi Venkateswara Rao came to me with the PWG proposals, I told them that the government would respond at the earliest…. They said that the Naxal demanded that the government stop encounters, combing operations and harassment of innocents. In my opinion, we should not waste time on setting conditions and counter conditions. Let us begin a dialogue first."
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April - 12 
The State government has reiterated its appeal to the left-wing extremist, Naxalite group the People’s War Group (PWG) to come to the negotiation without any further delay. Speaking to the media in Hyderabad on April 12, State Home Minister T Devender Goud said the Naxalites set three conditions—a s
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The State government has reiterated its appeal to the left-wing extremist, Naxalite group the People’s War Group (PWG) to come to the negotiation without any further delay. Speaking to the media in Hyderabad on April 12, State Home Minister T Devender Goud said the Naxalites set three conditions—a stop to fake encounters, police harrassment of Naxalites supporters and their families, and combing operations in the Naxalite-affected areas—to create a peaceful atmosphere before the talks to begin. The Minister said the government’s response to this was that all these issues were covered under the definition of ‘peaceful talks’. He said just as the Naxalites expected the government to show restraint, the government too wanted the People’s War to reciprocate. The Home Minister said there were certain apprehensions in the mind of both the Naxalites and the government, which cannot be sorted out through indirect talks. Once the talks were initiated, differences could be sorted across the table. Earlier, the Home Minister reviewed the issue with the district police chiefs and directed them to ensure that rehabilitation of surrendered Naxalites was given greater impetus. He also asked them to review the list of surrendered Naxalites and remove them from the crime list in accordance with the guidelines issued by the government.
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April - 16 
In a statement issued in Hyderabad, the CCC Convenor SR Sankaran said that the widespread opinion preferred prevalence of peace and this should be the ‘over-riding factor’ for both the sides to move towards talks and announce the date, place and agenda for the discussions. He pointed out that the lo
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In a statement issued in Hyderabad, the CCC Convenor SR Sankaran said that the widespread opinion preferred prevalence of peace and this should be the ‘over-riding factor’ for both the sides to move towards talks and announce the date, place and agenda for the discussions. He pointed out that the long-drawn efforts being made by the CCC reached a crucial stage now and one more step at this moment would result in a qualitative change in the situation, particularly in Telangana.
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April - 17 
In another development, media reports said that the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist CPI-ML (Janasakthi) is reportedly on the verge of a split with the Karimnagar unit declaring a rebellion against the State leadership. Reports quoting sources in the police department said that the Janasak
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In another development, media reports said that the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist CPI-ML (Janasakthi) is reportedly on the verge of a split with the Karimnagar unit declaring a rebellion against the State leadership. Reports quoting sources in the police department said that the Janasakthi group, which has presence in Karimnagar, Warangal and Adilabad districts, has been witnessing intra-party rivalries over monetary issues for the last couple of months. The dispute between the state party leadership and the Karimnagar district unit is snowballing into a crisis within the group. Confirming the intra-party rivalries in Janasakthi, Warangal range Deputy Inspector-General of police (DIG) D Gautam Sawang said the incidents exposed the ‘true colours’ of the party. The DIG said the police had information that the Janashakti State leadership demanded the Karimnagar unit to collect more funds, which they refused to do.
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April - 28 
Later talking to the media, Randheer admitted that the Naxalites collected Rs one crore from the family of Marthanda Rao, a relative of Union minister of State for Home Vidyasagar Rao to release him from their custody. Marthanda Rao was abducted from his native Koram village, Karimnagar district, on
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Later talking to the media, Randheer admitted that the Naxalites collected Rs one crore from the family of Marthanda Rao, a relative of Union minister of State for Home Vidyasagar Rao to release him from their custody. Marthanda Rao was abducted from his native Koram village, Karimnagar district, on October 26, 2001 and was released after six days in captivity.
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April - 28 
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister appealed to the Naxalites to shun the path of violence and join the mainstream. "The government is committed to maintain law and order in the state and there is no place for violence in civil society," he said. The Chief Minister announced that the surren
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Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister appealed to the Naxalites to shun the path of violence and join the mainstream. "The government is committed to maintain law and order in the state and there is no place for violence in civil society," he said. The Chief Minister announced that the surrendered Naxalites would get a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh (squad members), Rs 2 lakh (squad commanders/district committee members — DCM) and Rs 3 lakh (district committee secretary — DCS) based on their rank. Besides the cash rewards, Naidu also announced that they would be provided with Rs 3 lakh-worth funds or material for rehabilitation, a house site, and a house under Indira Awas Yojana scheme. The Chief Minister said he was awaiting a response from the People’s War Group (PWG) on talks to solve the problem of left-wing extremism. He said the government would abide by the decision taken at an all party meeting in March 2002 to hold talks with the PWG, but there could be no pre-conditions for talks. However, the government would not allow them to continue violence, he said. The Chief Minister added that left-wing extremists had no faith in parliamentary democracy and they believed in Mao's dictum that power flows through the barrel of the gun. He pointed out that 2,445 civilians and 482 policemen had been killed in Naxal violence in the State. The Maoists had also killed political activists, including 102 members of his Telugu Desam Party, 74 of the Congress party, 28 of the Bharatiya Janata Party and 30 Communists. He said 4,925 Naxals had surrendered since 1993, resulting in a significant decline in the number of violent incidents. From 1,500 incidents of violence in 1997, the number has come down to 940.
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April - 28 
Vidyasar Rao resented the State government announcing a hefty reward and rehabilitation package for the surrendered Naxalites. Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, he termed the government decision to reward the Naxalites as ‘unfortunate’. "It is unfortunate that those who kidnapped people to collect
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Vidyasar Rao resented the State government announcing a hefty reward and rehabilitation package for the surrendered Naxalites. Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, he termed the government decision to reward the Naxalites as ‘unfortunate’. "It is unfortunate that those who kidnapped people to collect ransom and later surrendered are rewarded by the State government,’’ the Minister said.
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April - 29 
Another Naxal group, the Communist Party of India Marxist-Leninist CPI-ML (Janasakthi) described the surrender of 46 of its Naxalites a result of the conspiracy hatched by police with the help of ‘renegades’ in the party. Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad on April 29, party spokesman M V Pr
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Another Naxal group, the Communist Party of India Marxist-Leninist CPI-ML (Janasakthi) described the surrender of 46 of its Naxalites a result of the conspiracy hatched by police with the help of ‘renegades’ in the party. Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad on April 29, party spokesman M V Prasad alleged that Karimnagar district secretary Ranadheer, who surrendered along with 45 other squad members’, had plotted to kill State-level leaders by inviting them for a meeting last month in the forests of Karimnagar district. However, sensing the intentions of Ranadheer, the leaders avoided going to the forest, Prasad said. However, he admitted receiving an amount of Rs. 50 lakhs from its Karimnagar District Committee after the abduction of Marthanda Rao but denied that the abduction had the State Committee’s approval. He said, though the abduction was wrong, there was no question of refunding the money. The leadership did not know whether the Ranadheer collected Rs. 1 crores or Rs. 2 crores as ransom money in kidnapping incident.
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May - 7 
Reacting to the PWG’s unilateral cease-fire, State police chief P Ramulu said it was left to the government to respond to the offer. "The police department will abide by the government’s decision on the matter", he said.
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Reacting to the PWG’s unilateral cease-fire, State police chief P Ramulu said it was left to the government to respond to the offer. "The police department will abide by the government’s decision on the matter", he said.
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May - 8 
Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, the Home Minister said Naxalites should finalise the time and date for talks with the government before May 20. Asked about the demand for cease-fire, Goud said, "We are not at war with the PW and more so it is not a war between two countries’’. He also said that
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Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, the Home Minister said Naxalites should finalise the time and date for talks with the government before May 20. Asked about the demand for cease-fire, Goud said, "We are not at war with the PW and more so it is not a war between two countries’’. He also said that the government would take every step to ensure safe passage for the representatives of the extremists. The Home Minister disclosed that the government had not yet decided on its representative for the dialogue.
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May - 10 
The State police chief said no broad meaning could be read into the two encounters as they were defensive reactions from both sides. Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, he said, "Pursuant to the government’s directive to us to pull back from our combing operations, the special police teams were retu
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The State police chief said no broad meaning could be read into the two encounters as they were defensive reactions from both sides. Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, he said, "Pursuant to the government’s directive to us to pull back from our combing operations, the special police teams were returning to headquarters when they sighted a Naxalite camp. The Naxalites fired first at the police and we hit back". He said police forces have already been directed to stop hurting for Naxalites in the forests until further orders.
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May - 21 
According media reports on May 21, the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), headed by S.R. Sankaran, a retired officer of the Indian Administrative Service, which is playing the role of a mediator between the government and the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group, has appeale
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According media reports on May 21, the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), headed by S.R. Sankaran, a retired officer of the Indian Administrative Service, which is playing the role of a mediator between the government and the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group, has appealed to the outfit to respond positively, at the earliest, to the invitation for talks extended by the government. It also appealed to the State government and the PWG to observe due restraint in statements and actions to avoid any mistrust about talks. Sankaran expressed his anxiety as the PWG had not responded by May 20 to the government’s invitation for talks, the deadline set by the government.
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May - 29 
According to media reports from Warangal, the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) resident and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, has expressed hope that the initiative of the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), for a dialogue with the government to resolve conflict would yie
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According to media reports from Warangal, the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) resident and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, has expressed hope that the initiative of the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), for a dialogue with the government to resolve conflict would yield desired results. The Chief Minister made these comments while summing up the debate on law and order resolutions on the final day of the three-day conference of party delegates at the Kakatiya Pranganam on May 29
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May - 31 
Separately, according to reports from Hyderabad on May 31, the PWG accused the State government of being insincere, and the police of creating hurdles, despite the announcement by the PWG of a cease-fire from May 10. It said the government’s willingness to hold peace talks was a result of continuous
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Separately, according to reports from Hyderabad on May 31, the PWG accused the State government of being insincere, and the police of creating hurdles, despite the announcement by the PWG of a cease-fire from May 10. It said the government’s willingness to hold peace talks was a result of continuous efforts by the general public and "democrats".
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June - 2 
According to media reports on June 2, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu indicated the government’s willingness to consider commencing dialogue with representatives named by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of People’s War Group (PWG), for determining the modalities for talks. He also added he was no
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According to media reports on June 2, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu indicated the government’s willingness to consider commencing dialogue with representatives named by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of People’s War Group (PWG), for determining the modalities for talks. He also added he was not in a position immediately comment on the plea of the Naxalites to avoid bureaucrats from the talks. He said Home Minister Devender Goud and senior officials and Ministers of the State were discussing the issue intensely. The government would, reports suggest, announce its team for dialogue with the PWG’s representatives in a day or two
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June - 2 
Separately, the representatives named by the Naxalites for peace talks with the State administration, writer Varavara Rao and balladeer Gaddar, said their role was limited to preparing the modalities and creating a conducive atmosphere for the peace talks.
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Separately, the representatives named by the Naxalites for peace talks with the State administration, writer Varavara Rao and balladeer Gaddar, said their role was limited to preparing the modalities and creating a conducive atmosphere for the peace talks.
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June - 5 
Media reports said from Hyderabad that the Andhra Pradesh government has named Minister for Commercial Taxes and former Director of Central Bureau of Investigation K. Vijayarama Rao and Minister for Excise Tammineni Seetaram to hold talks with the emissaries of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the
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Media reports said from Hyderabad that the Andhra Pradesh government has named Minister for Commercial Taxes and former Director of Central Bureau of Investigation K. Vijayarama Rao and Minister for Excise Tammineni Seetaram to hold talks with the emissaries of left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG). The dialogue will be held at the Secretariat on June 5, a report said, while another report said they would be held at an undisclosed location. Officials sources added that the decision was taken on May 4 by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at a high-level meeting attended by the Director General of State Police and Inspector General of Police (Intelligence). The talks would be held Police and bureaucrats would not participate in the talks.
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June - 6 
Media reports from Hyderabad said Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (Indira) [APCC(I)] president M.Satyanarayana Rao, on June 6, indicated he favoured lifting the ban on left-wing extremists, Naxalites of People's War Group (PWG) to pave way for successful discussions between the government and the
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Media reports from Hyderabad said Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (Indira) [APCC(I)] president M.Satyanarayana Rao, on June 6, indicated he favoured lifting the ban on left-wing extremists, Naxalites of People's War Group (PWG) to pave way for successful discussions between the government and the Naxalites. He added he was sympathetic to the Naxalite cause and treated them as patriots.
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June - 15 
According to media reports on June 16, the Andhra Pradesh State unit of the Communist Party of India (CPI) has accused the government of not being sincere in holding talks with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), and called for a meaningful dialogue.
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According to media reports on June 16, the Andhra Pradesh State unit of the Communist Party of India (CPI) has accused the government of not being sincere in holding talks with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), and called for a meaningful dialogue.
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June - 17 
According to media reports, the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, CPI-ML (New Democracy), a prominent left-wing extremist, Naxalite, group in Andhra Pradesh has asked the People’s War Group (PWG) and State government to take confidence-building measures and work out a comprehensive plan so
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According to media reports, the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, CPI-ML (New Democracy), a prominent left-wing extremist, Naxalite, group in Andhra Pradesh has asked the People’s War Group (PWG) and State government to take confidence-building measures and work out a comprehensive plan so that tangible results could be achieved from the ongoing government-Naxalite talks. In an interview to a national daily on June 16, New Democracy State Secretary Rayala Subhash Chandra Bose alias Ravi said they were not hopeful of any ‘great’ outcome from the talks. At the same time, there should be no let-up in the efforts, as these talks can be used to expose the opposing parties to each other’s viewpoints, he said. Bose found fault mainly with the government for not responding to the PWG’s cease-fire call. It also did not restrain itself from ‘encounters’ during the talks-period, he pointed out.
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June - 17 
The Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), on June 17, reiterated its appeal to the Andhra Pradesh Government and left-wing extremist, Naxalite group, the People's War Group (PWG) to "continue their talks in a spirit of give and take". It also asked them to refrain from any inhuman action or utteran
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The Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), on June 17, reiterated its appeal to the Andhra Pradesh Government and left-wing extremist, Naxalite group, the People's War Group (PWG) to "continue their talks in a spirit of give and take". It also asked them to refrain from any inhuman action or utterances that might hinder the peace process. In a statement, issued in Hyderabad, the CCC, on the eve of the third round of talks, opined that the concerns and aspirations of the people should guide the deliberations. The statement said, "There should be no fear or harassment from either side. It should be specifically ensured that there is no loss of life.''
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June - 18 
Meanwhile, the Peace Initiative Committee (PIC) comprising poets, writers, journalists and civil rights activists, has appealed to the State government and representatives of the PWG to expedite without further loss of time the modalities for the impending talks between the government and the PWG. A
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Meanwhile, the Peace Initiative Committee (PIC) comprising poets, writers, journalists and civil rights activists, has appealed to the State government and representatives of the PWG to expedite without further loss of time the modalities for the impending talks between the government and the PWG. At a press conference in Hyederabad on June 18, PIC members Bojja Tharakam and M. T. Khan, civil rights activists, A. B. K. Prasad, journalist, K. R. Choudary, expressed concern at the delay and appealed for early finalisation of modalities and the date for the talks.
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June - 19 
Representatives of left-wing extremist group, Naxalites the People’s War Group (PWG), who are holding discussions with the State government for finalising the modalities of talks proposed to be held with the PWG have urged the people to think which side was making ‘unrealistic’ demands during the on
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Representatives of left-wing extremist group, Naxalites the People’s War Group (PWG), who are holding discussions with the State government for finalising the modalities of talks proposed to be held with the PWG have urged the people to think which side was making ‘unrealistic’ demands during the ongoing process. In a statement issued in Hyderabad on June 19, the PWG representatives— P. Varavara Rao and Gaddar—said it was the government that put forth an ‘unrealistic' demand of giving up armed struggle even before the modalities were finalised. The statement asserted that, while there had been at least 10 unnatural deaths at the hands of police in the form of encounters, lock-up deaths and torture during the last 40 days, there was no violence from the PWG side. It referred to all the incidents during the cease-fire period beginning May 10 and said, though the PWG was strictly adhering to its announcement, the government was continuing its operations.
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June - 19 
Warangal range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Damodar Gautham Sawang on June 19 advised the PWG not to fool the people by pretending that it was interested in holding a dialogue with the government. Addressing a press conference in Warangal, he said the Naxalites were resorting to double s
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Warangal range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Damodar Gautham Sawang on June 19 advised the PWG not to fool the people by pretending that it was interested in holding a dialogue with the government. Addressing a press conference in Warangal, he said the Naxalites were resorting to double standards while claiming to that they were holdling talks and their ambiguity was reflected in some of the documents recovered during the Jannaram encounter on June 17. He said a seven-page document of PWG’s North Telangana Special Zonal Committee projected the true colours of the Naxalites and mirrored their strategies. He added that the Naxalites were using the time to introspect over their armed struggle.
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June - 20 
According to media reports, leaders of left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the People’s War Group (PWG) have expressed their readiness to hold talks directly with the Andhra Pradesh government expected to commence on July 20, 2002. This was reportedly conveyed during the third round of discussions, the
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According to media reports, leaders of left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the People’s War Group (PWG) have expressed their readiness to hold talks directly with the Andhra Pradesh government expected to commence on July 20, 2002. This was reportedly conveyed during the third round of discussions, the PWG emissaries---Vara Vara Rao and Gadar—had with Ministers K Vijayarama Rao and T Sitaram at the State Secretariat on June 20. A note sent by the PWG was also submitted to the government. The PWG insisted that members of the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), which initiated the dialogue process, should be present in the next round of talks. Partly conceding the demands of the PWG, the government said it will withdraw the cash rewards, ensure safe passage to Naxal leaders and relax the ban in respect of those who would come forward for a dialogue. However, these measures would be limited to the talks period. The talks reportedly commenced in an unpleasant manner with the PWG emissaries arriving at the Secretariat carrying placards and raising slogans in protest against ‘fake encounters and combing operations in the villages’. The government, on the other hand, contended that the police have been exercising utmost restraint except when use of force became unwarranted. The government also handed over its agenda assuring that it would strive to end social discrimination in all its forms by implementation of land reforms. However, peaceful condition should prevail in the State and elected representatives, political leaders and officials should be able to visit the villages and meet the people without any hindrance from any quarter, the government representatives maintained. The PWG, however, has not yet communicated its agenda.
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June - 21 
Reacting to demands made by emissaries of left-wing extremist, Naxalite group the People’s War Group (PWG), the Andhra Pradesh government on June 21 made it clear that "it will not allow PWG to take advantage of the sincerity of the government and indulge in unlawful activities." An official release
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Reacting to demands made by emissaries of left-wing extremist, Naxalite group the People’s War Group (PWG), the Andhra Pradesh government on June 21 made it clear that "it will not allow PWG to take advantage of the sincerity of the government and indulge in unlawful activities." An official release in Hyderabad said, "The contention of PWG that armed struggle is a part of their political philosophy is not acceptable in a democratic society," the release said adding, "state government is committed to find a meaningful and permanent solution to the problem." The release further said that the Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and his Cabinet colleagues on June 21 held a detailed review meeting on the outcome of three rounds of dialogue that took place between the State government representatives and PWG emissaries. The third round of talks between the government and the emissaries of the PWG was held in Hyderabad on June 20, in which the PWG demanded that there should not be any ‘enounter deaths’, complete cease-fire and no combing operation.
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June - 25 
Condemning the killing of two women left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) in an encounter in Khamman district, on June 24, the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), on June 25, called upon the government to stop such acts and ensure that there was no loss of life. It may b
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Condemning the killing of two women left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) in an encounter in Khamman district, on June 24, the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), on June 25, called upon the government to stop such acts and ensure that there was no loss of life. It may be recollected that the CCC has played a prominent role in facilitating the now-concluded preliminary dialogue between the Andhra Pradesh Government and PWG emissaries. In a statement issued in Hyderabad, CCC Convenor and a former Secretary in the State government S R Sankaran said, while the PWG was keeping restraint, the government had not taken any durable action to halt continuing encounter deaths. The statement, while appealing to the PWG to continue to observe restraint till one-to-one talks commenced, said peaceful conditions should prevail till a reasonable agreement between the parties was reached in the crucial next stage of talks. The CCC appealed to both the parties to strive towards the actual commencement of the next stage of talks in the larger interest of peace in the State.
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June - 25 
Separately, speaking at the Andhra Pradesh Police Academy (APPA) in Hyderabad on June 25, Home Minister T Devender Goud refuted the criticism that talks with the PWG were part of ‘government tactics’’. He said there was no need for the government to resort to tactics and strategies. The government w
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Separately, speaking at the Andhra Pradesh Police Academy (APPA) in Hyderabad on June 25, Home Minister T Devender Goud refuted the criticism that talks with the PWG were part of ‘government tactics’’. He said there was no need for the government to resort to tactics and strategies. The government was aware of the fact that continued unrest would adversely affect progress and, therefore, wished to end the Naxalite problem. However, he said the government would not allow anyone to take undue advantage of the ongoing talks, though all measures would be taken to ensure a peaceful atmosphere.
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June - 26 
According to media reports, the names of as many as 1,588 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, CPI-ML (Janasakthi) and their sympathisers were deleted from police records in the "Janashakti Nimajjanam" programme organised by Sircilla division police in V
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According to media reports, the names of as many as 1,588 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, CPI-ML (Janasakthi) and their sympathisers were deleted from police records in the "Janashakti Nimajjanam" programme organised by Sircilla division police in Vemulawada, Karimnagar district on June 26. The district committee secretary of the CPI-ML (Janasakthi) also surrendered on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, district police chief R S Praveen Kumar said the Janassakthi played havoc with the lives of people in Sircilla area for the past 30 years by committing 82 murders and destroying valuable public and private property worth over Rs 2 crore.
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July - 2 
State Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, while asserting that the government was committed to a negotiated settlement to the Naxal problem, said the police cannot keep quiet if PWG leaders went about visiting villages armed with guns. He said, ‘‘We will not allow PW to take advantage of the on-goin
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State Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, while asserting that the government was committed to a negotiated settlement to the Naxal problem, said the police cannot keep quiet if PWG leaders went about visiting villages armed with guns. He said, ‘‘We will not allow PW to take advantage of the on-going talks process. The government wants the process of negotiations to continue. But it also has the responsibility to maintain law and order.’’ On the other hand, PWG representatives—Vara Vara Rao and Gadar accused the government of indulging in ‘‘provocative actions’’ without positively responding to the PWG’s demand for declaration of cease-fire and constitution of a supervisory panel.
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July - 3 
Rejecting the cease-fire demand of left-wing extremist group, Naxalites, the People’s War Group (PWG) on July 3, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said those violating the law will be dealt with firmly. Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, he said, "How can they (Naxalites) continue a
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Rejecting the cease-fire demand of left-wing extremist group, Naxalites, the People’s War Group (PWG) on July 3, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said those violating the law will be dealt with firmly. Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, he said, "How can they (Naxalites) continue armed struggle and have discussions…. At least they should say they will stop it". He added that police will continue to maintain law and order and "anyone with weapons will be dealt with firmly". He dismissed suggestions of fake encounters in the State, and also said, "No one can violate the law. How can their armed struggle get support?" However, he said the peace process will continue and that he was seeking a ‘permanent solution’ to the problem.
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July - 4 
Self-styled commander of the Gudur Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) of left-wing extremist, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) was killed in an encounter near Muslmadgu Vagu, Warangal district, on July 4. Addressing a press conference, the Director General of Police (DGP) P Ramulu said the incide
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Self-styled commander of the Gudur Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) of left-wing extremist, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) was killed in an encounter near Muslmadgu Vagu, Warangal district, on July 4. Addressing a press conference, the Director General of Police (DGP) P Ramulu said the incident occurred following an interception of a group 15 Naxals between Sarvapur and Konapur villages by the police. The Naxals allegedly opened, an unprovoked fire on seeing the police party that was on a patrol duty. The police party was going to Sarvapur for the security of a gram sabha (village assembly). Other Naxalites, however, managed to escape. Later, the Naxalites returned again after two hours and allegedly engaged in firing with the police near Musalmadgu Vagu. The encounter was on when the report last came in. Some arms and ammunition were also seized from the encounter scene. The DGP has denied the allegation that the police was sabotaging the peace process. He said, " In fact, it was the PWG which had been using the breather to strengthen its base and network. The seized documents clearly indicate that the outlawed group was collecting huge sums of funds and trying to recruit more people into the People’s Guerrilla Army". The PWG has allegedly killed 16 persons, tried to kill 17 others, indulged in nine landmine blasts, besides carrying out various violent activities since February 10, 2002, the day they announced cease-fire, Ramulu further said. According to him, as many as 24 Naxalites were killed in encounters during the same period. He also said that the police wanted the talks to be successful. "No government functionary would like the tense situation to continue. We lost a couple of thousands of officers - from constable to DIG level - fighting Naxalites during the three-decade long movement," he added.
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July - 6 
Peace talks between the Andhra Pradesh government and left-wing extremist, Naxalite group, the People’s War Group (PWG) suffered a setback when PWG emissaries pulled out of the talks on July 6. The PWG representatives—Balladeer Gaddar and Vara Vara Rao—announced their pullout, at a press conference
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Peace talks between the Andhra Pradesh government and left-wing extremist, Naxalite group, the People’s War Group (PWG) suffered a setback when PWG emissaries pulled out of the talks on July 6. The PWG representatives—Balladeer Gaddar and Vara Vara Rao—announced their pullout, at a press conference in Hyderabad, in protest against ‘fake encounters and police repression". They had participated in three rounds of talks. The PWG emissaries alleged that the government was resorting to "eliminate some people in the name of encounters instead of creating a conducive atmosphere for negotiations". They also demanded creating a monitoring committee comprising intellectuals and social workers to monitor the activities of the two sides in the wake of their trading allegations against each other.
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July - 7 
Media reports said the PWG has prepared a hit-list and donation list in Warangal district, in which prominent political leaders of the district figured. Speaking to media persons in Warangal, district police chief Nalin Prabhat said the lists were obtained from the dairy of Gudur Local Guerrilla Squ
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Media reports said the PWG has prepared a hit-list and donation list in Warangal district, in which prominent political leaders of the district figured. Speaking to media persons in Warangal, district police chief Nalin Prabhat said the lists were obtained from the dairy of Gudur Local Guerrilla Squad commander Sanjeev, who was killed in an encounter at Kothaguda.
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July - 8 
State Home Minister Devender Goud, on July 8, reiterated that the government was always ready to hold talks with the PWG. Speaking to media persons in Warangal, the Minister alleged that the PWG had been using the talks as smokescreen for expanding its base. He said documents seized recently reveale
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State Home Minister Devender Goud, on July 8, reiterated that the government was always ready to hold talks with the PWG. Speaking to media persons in Warangal, the Minister alleged that the PWG had been using the talks as smokescreen for expanding its base. He said documents seized recently revealed that Naxalites were extorting money in the name of ‘donations’. Mentioning the withdrawal of Varavara Rao and Gadar from talks, the Minister said the government was ready to hold talks with anyone who represented the PWG.
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July - 9 
Speaking on the occasion, Ramulu said the influence of the PWG was fast spreading to other States and forewarned the concerned State police. He said a document seized from the PWG clearly indicated that plans were afoot to recruit more members and strengthen Naxalite activities in Chhattisgarh, Biha
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Speaking on the occasion, Ramulu said the influence of the PWG was fast spreading to other States and forewarned the concerned State police. He said a document seized from the PWG clearly indicated that plans were afoot to recruit more members and strengthen Naxalite activities in Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Orissa, and Maharashtra. Referring to recent encounters during the ongoing peace talks, the State police chief said these were routine police operations when an exchange of fire was forced on the police. "There was no concentrated effort to track down Naxalites while the talks were on. Can we give up routine police work for the sake of the talks?" he asked.
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July - 16 
Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, on July 17, Excise and Prohibition Minister T Seetharam–– one of the government representatives in talks with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), said extension of ban on the PWG by a year will not hamper negotiations with the Naxalite
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Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, on July 17, Excise and Prohibition Minister T Seetharam–– one of the government representatives in talks with left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG), said extension of ban on the PWG by a year will not hamper negotiations with the Naxalite group. He said, "The ban is automatic and the extremist leaders are assured of safe passage if they come for the negotiations".
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July - 19 
Left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) withdrew from the peace talks with Andhra Pradesh government on July 19, citing the ‘insincerity’ of the State government as the main reason. In a press release, issued a day before the date set for direct talks between leaders of the
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Left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) withdrew from the peace talks with Andhra Pradesh government on July 19, citing the ‘insincerity’ of the State government as the main reason. In a press release, issued a day before the date set for direct talks between leaders of the PWG and government representatives, State Committee Secretary Akkiraju Haragopal alias Ramakrishna, warned that the outfit would now "take on’’ the repression let loose by the government since the peace talks began on May 10". He said the PWG was ready for talks at any time, provided the government created a conducive atmosphere and pledged to abide by a cease-fire.
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July - 19 
Reacting to the PWG's decision not to participate in the ongoing dialogue, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said, "They have to explain why they have changed their mind. We always wanted to have talks with them to end the problem of extremism." Talking to media persons in Hyderabad, he said that the
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Reacting to the PWG's decision not to participate in the ongoing dialogue, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said, "They have to explain why they have changed their mind. We always wanted to have talks with them to end the problem of extremism." Talking to media persons in Hyderabad, he said that the government could not be blamed for any action against the outlawed group because its primary responsibility was to protect law and order. He, however, maintained that the doors were open and would continue to remain open for a dialogue with the PWG but ruled out stopping action if the PWG activists continued to move with weapons.
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July - 21 
State Excise Minister T Sitaram, while speaking to media persons in Visakhapatnam, said the government is ready to resume peace talks with the PWG if the latter stopped killing innocent people. He said the government took the initiative for talks with the aim of protecting people’s lives and it was
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State Excise Minister T Sitaram, while speaking to media persons in Visakhapatnam, said the government is ready to resume peace talks with the PWG if the latter stopped killing innocent people. He said the government took the initiative for talks with the aim of protecting people’s lives and it was the PWG’s attitude that led to the failure of the peace process. He also called upon the Naxals to join the mainstream and assured that the government would provide the required assistance for them to lead a normal life.
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July - 25 
Andhra Pradesh government declared left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (People’s War), better known as the People’s War Group (PWG), as an unlawful association for a further period of one year with effect from July 23. An official press release issued
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Andhra Pradesh government declared left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (People’s War), better known as the People’s War Group (PWG), as an unlawful association for a further period of one year with effect from July 23. An official press release issued in Hyderabad, on July 25, said PWG front organisations— Radical Youth League (RYL), Ryot Coolie Sangham (RCS), Radical Students Union (RSU), Singareni Karmika Samakhya (Sikasa), Viplava Karmika Samakhya (Vikasa), All-India Revolutionary Students’ Federation (AIRSF) — have also been declared unlawful for a further period of one year.
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July - 27 
Eight Naxalites of the PWG, including two ‘commanders’ and a ‘deputy commander’, surrendered before State police chief P Ramulu in Hyderabad, on July 27. Official sources said two of the surrendered Naxalites carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh on their head. Speaking on the occasion, Ramulu said the inc
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Eight Naxalites of the PWG, including two ‘commanders’ and a ‘deputy commander’, surrendered before State police chief P Ramulu in Hyderabad, on July 27. Official sources said two of the surrendered Naxalites carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh on their head. Speaking on the occasion, Ramulu said the increasing number of surrenders by Naxalites was a clear indication that people were shunning them and no more willing to support their activities. Under such circumstances, the PWG had no other option but to negotiate peace, he noted.
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August - 8 
Peace Initiative Committee (PIC), a non-governmental organisation, appealed to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to restart the process of holding talks with the PWG. In an open letter addressed to the Chief Minister, the PIC appealed for an immediate cessation of encounters and combing operations
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Peace Initiative Committee (PIC), a non-governmental organisation, appealed to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to restart the process of holding talks with the PWG. In an open letter addressed to the Chief Minister, the PIC appealed for an immediate cessation of encounters and combing operations and also announcement of a cease-fire. Further, it also appealed to the PWG to observe restraint and stop killing police, politicians and civilians in the name of informers, announce a cease-fire once again and come out with an agenda and modalities for the resumption of talks.
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August - 15 
Addressing the Independence Day parade in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reiterated his appeal to left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) to shun violence and join the mainstream. While pointing out that extremist violence was hampering the State’
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Addressing the Independence Day parade in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reiterated his appeal to left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) to shun violence and join the mainstream. While pointing out that extremist violence was hampering the State’s development he added that it was unfortunate that even children were being recruited for the extremist movement.
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August - 18 
Seven left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of different groups surrendered to Warangal district police chief Nalin Prabhat, on August 18. Official sources said the surrendered Naxalites included two girls under 14 years of age and the ‘commander’ of the Chityal Area Rakshaka Dalam (Area Protection Squad)
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Seven left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of different groups surrendered to Warangal district police chief Nalin Prabhat, on August 18. Official sources said the surrendered Naxalites included two girls under 14 years of age and the ‘commander’ of the Chityal Area Rakshaka Dalam (Area Protection Squad) of the People's War Group (PWG). Speaking to the media, the district police chief said the surrenders were a result of the declining influence of Naxalites on villagers. Stating that the PWG has lost its credibility and is on the wane, the district police chief prophesied that it was a matter of a few months for the PWG to be given an official ‘burial’ by the society.
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August - 23 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted two police stations and a treasury office and abducted four police personnel from two different locations in Vishakhapatnam district, on August 23 night. Police sources said, in Ankapalle armed Naxalites blocked traffic along
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted two police stations and a treasury office and abducted four police personnel from two different locations in Vishakhapatnam district, on August 23 night. Police sources said, in Ankapalle armed Naxalites blocked traffic along the highway where the city police station is located and abducted four police personnel present there. They set free a few persons in custody at the police station, burnt records, destroyed a couple of vehicles and blasted the building.
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August - 25 
Expressing concern over the incident, the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), on August 25, appealed to the PWG to release the police personnel without causing them any harm. In a statement issued in Hyderabad, CCC Convenor and retired Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer SR Sankaran said
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Expressing concern over the incident, the Committee of Concerned Citizens (CCC), on August 25, appealed to the PWG to release the police personnel without causing them any harm. In a statement issued in Hyderabad, CCC Convenor and retired Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer SR Sankaran said both sides should observe restraint in order to prevent deterioration in the overall situation and strive towards creating a democratic and peaceful atmosphere to facilitate resumption of talks.
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August - 26 
Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Janashakthi) surrendered to the Adilabad district police chief, on August 26. Producing them at a press conference, the district police chief said one of the surrendere
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Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI-ML (Janashakthi) surrendered to the Adilabad district police chief, on August 26. Producing them at a press conference, the district police chief said one of the surrendered Naxalites was involved in five murders, four attempted murders, five exchanges of fire with police and in seven cases of blasting and arson.
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August - 29 
In a letter circulated to select reporters of Telugu newspapers, in G Madugula and Paderu, on August 29, PWG Andhra-Orissa Border Special Zonal Committee secretary Balakrishna claimed that Chittubabu had been put to death following the ‘people’s will’ expressed at a ‘people’s court’. The letter, how
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In a letter circulated to select reporters of Telugu newspapers, in G Madugula and Paderu, on August 29, PWG Andhra-Orissa Border Special Zonal Committee secretary Balakrishna claimed that Chittubabu had been put to death following the ‘people’s will’ expressed at a ‘people’s court’. The letter, however, did not specify where and when the ‘people’s court’ was held and when Chittubabau was killed. The letter reportedly listed the atrocities allegedly committed by the slain police personnel. "Chittibabu, being a tribal, worked against the interests of the tribals and became a stumbling block to the People’s War movement. Following the majority people’s will (at the people’s court), we have killed him," the letter said.
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August - 31 
In an interview to a national daily, in Hyderabad, on August 31, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ruled out declaring cease-fire with left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) as a precondition to resume talks with the Naxals. He made it clear that maintenance o
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In an interview to a national daily, in Hyderabad, on August 31, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ruled out declaring cease-fire with left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) as a precondition to resume talks with the Naxals. He made it clear that maintenance of law and order was a Constitutional responsibility that his government would never ignore. He said people would question the government if it allowed the Naxalites to have a free run of the State in the name of talks. A cease-fire during the recent peace process would have only strengthened the PWG, which had already started to indulge in extortion in some Telangana districts.
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September - 1 
Speaking to the media in Visakhapatnam, on September 1, the district police chief said Naxalites of the PWG did not kill ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) mandal unit president B Raja Rao. Rao was killed at Anantgiri on August 31. Media reports have already suggested that political rivalry was the rea
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Speaking to the media in Visakhapatnam, on September 1, the district police chief said Naxalites of the PWG did not kill ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) mandal unit president B Raja Rao. Rao was killed at Anantgiri on August 31. Media reports have already suggested that political rivalry was the reason behind the murder of Rao.
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September - 4 
According to media reports, addressing the annual senior police officers’ conference in Hyderabad on September 4, State police chief P Ramulu said the activities of the PWG are on the rise, particularly in the coastal Andhra region. He said, "The attacks on Anakapalli and Chodavaram police stations,
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According to media reports, addressing the annual senior police officers’ conference in Hyderabad on September 4, State police chief P Ramulu said the activities of the PWG are on the rise, particularly in the coastal Andhra region. He said, "The attacks on Anakapalli and Chodavaram police stations, both located in urban areas last month, clearly showed that Naxalism has spread across the State and it is time the Superintendents of Police tone up policing in the so-called peace areas." According to police sources, during the last two years, coastal Andhra witnessed 12 landmine blasts, 27 killings of police personnel and 124 other extremist-related crime, besides snatching of 39 weapons, as against a steep reduction in similar crime in the Telangana region. The statistics were revealing a clear shift in PWG-focus from Telangana to non-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who also participated in the conference, reportedly told the police officers to go on ‘hot-pursuit’ of the extremists, and assured them of all help from the government in that direction.
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September - 5 
The Andhra Pradesh government, on September 5, announced it was prepared to resume the dialogue process with left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG), if the Naxalites were willing for direct talks. Speaking at the end of the two-day conference of senior police officers in
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The Andhra Pradesh government, on September 5, announced it was prepared to resume the dialogue process with left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG), if the Naxalites were willing for direct talks. Speaking at the end of the two-day conference of senior police officers in Hyderabad, State Home Minister T Devender Goud said at a media conference, "The State government is committed to finding a permanent solution to the Naxalite problem. The government is prepared for talks with the Naxalites and they are always welcome for a dialogue". He, however, added that the talks should be held in all seriousness. "Talks should not be held for name sake. They should have a logical conclusion," he said adding that the government will talk only to the Naxalite leaders and safe passage would be provided to them.
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September - 9 
Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, on September 9, Kanu Sanyal, one of the prominent leaders of the left-wing extremist—Naxalite—movement in the country disapproved the People’s War Group’s (PWG) strategy of forming armed squads and carrying out military attacks in the name of revolutionary warfare
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Speaking to the media in Hyderabad, on September 9, Kanu Sanyal, one of the prominent leaders of the left-wing extremist—Naxalite—movement in the country disapproved the People’s War Group’s (PWG) strategy of forming armed squads and carrying out military attacks in the name of revolutionary warfare. He said, "Without people's support the squads would become alienated and without people's participation no revolution can take place.'' Sanyal, was in Hyderabad to participate in a meeting of the Central Coordination Committee of Communist Organisations of India (Marxist-Leninist) and the Communist Party of India–Marxist-Leninist (Unity Initiative) [CPI-ML-Unity Initiative]. He pointed out that any movement without popular mass base was bound to fail. "We have seen it in West Bengal during 1967, when Charu Mazumdar followed his avowed policy of concentrating more on military actions rather than mobilising and organising people for seizure of lands and properties of landlords.''
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September - 15 
Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 15, Vara Vara Rao, revolutionary poet and Naxalite-sympathiser, said left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) has not closed doors on talks, despite the recent failure of efforts to open a dialogue with the government of Andhra
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Speaking to the media in New Delhi on September 15, Vara Vara Rao, revolutionary poet and Naxalite-sympathiser, said left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group, the People’s War Group (PWG) has not closed doors on talks, despite the recent failure of efforts to open a dialogue with the government of Andhra Pradesh. Rao, who was an emissary of the PWG in the preliminary talks with the government, regretted that the government was not at all sincere about ending the politics of encounters and killings, believing largely that the PWG’s decision to commence negotiations was driven out of a weakening of their movement. On the contrary, he said, the movement was fast spreading to almost the entire forest areas of Andhra Pradesh with the exception of perhaps Krishna and East Godavari districts.
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September - 18 
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the killings and termed them as ‘cowardly and inhuman’. He said such crimes only exposed the ‘anti-social nature of extremism’
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Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the killings and termed them as ‘cowardly and inhuman’. He said such crimes only exposed the ‘anti-social nature of extremism’
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September - 19 
State Home Minister T Devender Goud, once again, appealed to the PWG to come to the negotiating table and said violence was not a solution to any problem. Participating at the three-day ‘Pakhal Girijana Utsav' at Kothaguda village, Warangal distrit, Goud said that there were many fora for extremists
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State Home Minister T Devender Goud, once again, appealed to the PWG to come to the negotiating table and said violence was not a solution to any problem. Participating at the three-day ‘Pakhal Girijana Utsav' at Kothaguda village, Warangal distrit, Goud said that there were many fora for extremists to raise their voice and win the hearts of people, in a democratic set-up. "Even in Jammu & Kashmir, despite a poll boycott call given by terrorists, more than 50 per cent of people participated in the election,'' he said. He said the Naxalites should join public life instead of resorting to killing political leaders and damaging public property.
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September - 21 
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on September 21, said in Karimnagar district that his government was always ready to hold peace talks with left-wing extremists––Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG). He, however, said the PWG has to lay down arms in order to bring a lasting s
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on September 21, said in Karimnagar district that his government was always ready to hold peace talks with left-wing extremists––Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG). He, however, said the PWG has to lay down arms in order to bring a lasting solution to the problem of extremism in the State. He said an armed struggle would not solve anything.
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September - 23 
Expressing regret over the killing of two excise constables in Anantpur district, on September 19, the PWG admitted that it was a mistake. In a statement released in Dharmavaram, on September 23, PWG Rayalaseema Regional Committee secretary Kishtappa said they killed the constables in the belief tha
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Expressing regret over the killing of two excise constables in Anantpur district, on September 19, the PWG admitted that it was a mistake. In a statement released in Dharmavaram, on September 23, PWG Rayalaseema Regional Committee secretary Kishtappa said they killed the constables in the belief that that they were police personnel. He explained that they had planted mines to trap police personnel, who they heard were coming to make security arrangements for Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Y S Rajasekhar Reddy’s visit.
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October - 6 
Addressing a press conference on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) said the RAF, a wing of the CRPF, is continuously developing new strategies to combat left-wing extremists—Naxalites. Referring to the ne
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Addressing a press conference on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) said the RAF, a wing of the CRPF, is continuously developing new strategies to combat left-wing extremists—Naxalites. Referring to the new tactics adopted by Naxalites, he said, "A few years ago, RDX or remote controlled weapons were unheard of. We only had to deal with crude, home made weapons. But their tactics are changing and we too have to devise ways and means to combat them." Indicating a revamp of the intelligence wing of the CRPF, Mishra said, "Due to poor local intelligence in Orissa recently, the CRPF lost a number of its men. But the intelligence wing in Andhra Pradesh is excellent." In Andhra Pradesh, the RAF has been deployed in Naxalite-affected districts like Adilabad, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Warangal, Nalgonda, Medak, Khammam, Mahbubnagar, East Godavari and Visakhapatnam.
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October - 14 
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu strongly condemned the landmine blast in Guntur district. In a statement, he said, "Such cold-blooded murder of innocent policemen on duty would take the extremists nowhere and it only showed the cowardice act of the extremists". In spite of repeated appeals to the
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Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu strongly condemned the landmine blast in Guntur district. In a statement, he said, "Such cold-blooded murder of innocent policemen on duty would take the extremists nowhere and it only showed the cowardice act of the extremists". In spite of repeated appeals to the extremists to shun violence and join the mainstream, "they are indulging in mindless violence", Naidu said. He added that the State government was committed to protect the life and property of the people and reiterated that it will sternly put down all types of violence.
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October - 21 
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu renewed his call, in Hyderabad, to the PWG to shun violence and join the mainstream.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu renewed his call, in Hyderabad, to the PWG to shun violence and join the mainstream.
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November - 7 
After visiting victims of the November 1-attack by left-wing extremists––Naxalites––of the People’s War Group (PWG), in Morjampadu village in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district, Minister for Medical and Health Services Kodela Sivaprasada Rao asked people to put up a united fight against the Naxalites.
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After visiting victims of the November 1-attack by left-wing extremists––Naxalites––of the People’s War Group (PWG), in Morjampadu village in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district, Minister for Medical and Health Services Kodela Sivaprasada Rao asked people to put up a united fight against the Naxalites. He said, "…I appeal to all of you to shun violence and gather your energies to put up a united fight against Naxalites and self-styled ideologues."
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November - 18 
At least 20 persons were killed and 16 more seriously injured in an attack by left wing extremists–– Naxalites––of the People’s War Group (PWG), in Andhra Pradesh’s Warangal district, on November 18. Unconfirmed reports have, however, put the death toll at 30.Sources said the Naxalites set-off a lan
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At least 20 persons were killed and 16 more seriously injured in an attack by left wing extremists–– Naxalites––of the People’s War Group (PWG), in Andhra Pradesh’s Warangal district, on November 18. Unconfirmed reports have, however, put the death toll at 30.Sources said the Naxalites set-off a land mine under a moving bus at Chintagudem village, near Eturunagaram. The blast-site is close to Ilapuram where the police killed five Naxals in an encounter the previous day, on November 17. Sources indicated that the Naxalites possibly wanted to avenge the killing of their colleagues and blew up the bus mistaking it to be transporting policemen who had participated in that encounter. However, the bus was carrying civilian passengers, 20 of who were killed on the spot. The passengers were returning to their respective villages after making purchases at a nearby weekly shandy in Kannayagudem. State Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu condemned the blast calling it a 'bastardly act’. He is expected to visit the incident-site, on November 19, today. In a similar major attack on civilians, the Naxalites had killed 46 passengers on board the Kakatiya Express in 1990 when they torched a compartment.
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November - 19 
Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, on November 19, ruled out resumption of talks with left wing extremists–– Naxalites––of the People’s War Group (PWG) until they have shun violence. The Naxalites blew up a moving bus, on November 18, in Chintagudem village, Warangal district. T
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Andhra Pradesh (AP) Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, on November 19, ruled out resumption of talks with left wing extremists–– Naxalites––of the People’s War Group (PWG) until they have shun violence. The Naxalites blew up a moving bus, on November 18, in Chintagudem village, Warangal district. The revised death toll in the attack has been put at 14. He alleged that the Naxalites had no faith in the democratic process. While speaking to media persons on the State Legislative Assembly premises in Hyderabad, he said, "Opposition Leader YS Rajasekhara Reddy suggested that the government resume talks with the PW. But, it is not possible unless they give up arms and eschew violence."
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November - 19 
Andhra Pradesh Governor C Rangarajan, on November 19, expressed shock over the Chintagudem-Naxal attack. While condemning the attack, he said the violent path should be abandoned. Those indulging in violence should join the mainstream of democracy, instead, he added.
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Andhra Pradesh Governor C Rangarajan, on November 19, expressed shock over the Chintagudem-Naxal attack. While condemning the attack, he said the violent path should be abandoned. Those indulging in violence should join the mainstream of democracy, instead, he added.
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November - 19 
Union Minister of State for Home Ch Vidyasagar Rao, on November 19, announced, in Warangal, that a joint action plan was being prepared consultation with various State governments to effectively tackle the left-wing extremist––Naxalite––menace. The extremists are reportedly forming a compact revolut
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Union Minister of State for Home Ch Vidyasagar Rao, on November 19, announced, in Warangal, that a joint action plan was being prepared consultation with various State governments to effectively tackle the left-wing extremist––Naxalite––menace. The extremists are reportedly forming a compact revolutionary zone to expand their activities countrywide. Rao was speaking after visiting victims of the November 18-blast near Eturunagaram, in Andhra Pradesh, in which 14 persons were killed and 17 more injured, when Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) set-off a landmine blast targeting a passenger bus. Rao condemned the incident and said Deputy Prime Minister and Union Home Minister L K Advani was ‘upset’ at the incident. Stating that the Naxals would be ‘crushed’, he asked people to cooperate with police in ending the menace. The objective of left-wing extremists in forming a compact military zone was to establish a robust communication network and to procure arms, Rao said. He said talks were on with police in various States for action against the Naxals, and added that the Union government would provide all forms of assistance to shore-up the capabilities of the State police.
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November - 20 
Media reports from Andhra Pradesh said, on November 20, that Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), a Defence Public Sector Unit (DPSU) has offered to sell mine-proof vehicles to provide protection from land-mine blasts. The offer follows the November 18-blast near Eturunagaram, in Andhra Pradesh, in
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Media reports from Andhra Pradesh said, on November 20, that Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), a Defence Public Sector Unit (DPSU) has offered to sell mine-proof vehicles to provide protection from land-mine blasts. The offer follows the November 18-blast near Eturunagaram, in Andhra Pradesh, in which 14 persons were killed and 17 more injured, when left-wing extremists––Naxalites––of the People’s War Group (PWG) set-off a landmine blast targeting a passenger bus. Reportedly, State police chief P Ramulu said the idea could be considered and added that the vehicle should withstand blasts involving 15 kg RDX or other explosives of equivalent impact.
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November - 28 
The Andhra Pradesh government is ready to hold talks again with the proscribed left-wing extremist—Naxalite––outfit, the People’s War Group (PWG), if it was really interested in joining the mainstream by laying down arms, State Home Minister T Devender Goud said in Vizianagaram, on November 28. He a
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The Andhra Pradesh government is ready to hold talks again with the proscribed left-wing extremist—Naxalite––outfit, the People’s War Group (PWG), if it was really interested in joining the mainstream by laying down arms, State Home Minister T Devender Goud said in Vizianagaram, on November 28. He also said the Naxalites, in comparison to the previous years, had lost their base in the State drastically
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November - 29 
A massive peace rally was organized in Eturunagaram, Warangal district, on November 29, to commemorate the 14 tribals who lost their lives in a landmine explosion set-off by PWG Naxalites at Chintagudem, on November 18. According to media reports, thousands of persons from various parts of the distr
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A massive peace rally was organized in Eturunagaram, Warangal district, on November 29, to commemorate the 14 tribals who lost their lives in a landmine explosion set-off by PWG Naxalites at Chintagudem, on November 18. According to media reports, thousands of persons from various parts of the district participated in the programme. Speaking on the occasion, district police chief Nalin Prabhat termed Naxalite violence as mindless, and said, by killing 14 innocent people, the Naxals had signed their own death warrants. The district administration distributed Rs 39 lakh as ex-gratia to the kin of the victims.
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