Talks with Maoists if they abjure violence: Chidambaram

The Indian government reiterated on Wednesday that it was ready to talk to Maoist guerrillas if they laid down their arms.

The Indian government reiterated on Wednesday that it was ready to talk to Maoist guerrillas if they laid down their arms.

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"There is no dialogue at the moment. I have offered talks if they abjure violence," Home Minister P Chidambaram said during question hour in the Rajya Sabha.

"We are prepared to talk about any subject provided they abjure violence," he added.