Chief minister gives ultimatum to Maoists

West Midnapore West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has given an ultimatum of seven-days to the Maoist to disarm and start the dialogue process with the state government.

Speaking at a massive rally, Mamata challenged the Maoists and said: "You cannot talk peace on one hand and kill innocent people on the other. Let us know by 22nd of this month about your decision through the government appointed negotiators on the issue. If you don't want to disarm, the central and state government security forces, will resume their action and any further request of ceasefire will not be accepted."

Terming the Maoists as coward contract killers, who lay mines after dark, she again urged the people of the three districts which make up Junglemahal to join the main stream of life and help the government in the development.