Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi delivered a powerful address at the joint conference of District Collectors and Superintendents of Police, emphasizing the importance of cohesive governance, strengthened law enforcement, and zero tolerance against crime. Welcoming and congratulating the attendees for their participation, the CM outlined the government’s expectations and highlighted the critical role of the police in maintaining peace and order in the state. Majhi praised the Odisha Police as a disciplined and people-oriented force, despite occasional setbacks due to a few errant individuals.
He commended their efforts in ensuring the smooth conduct of simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly elections and acknowledged their significant contribution to curbing Maoist activities in the state. “There was a time when half of our state was Maoist-affected, but our state police, in association with central security personnel, controlled the situation,” Majhi said. He paid tribute to police personnel who laid down their lives in the fight against Naxalism, reiterating the government’s commitment to ending Maoist activities in a time-bound manner with all necessary support, including arms and ammunition.
Referring to Union home minister Amit Shah’s vow to end Maoist activity by March 31, 2026, the CM urged Maoists to surrender and return to mainstream life. He assured that the government would have zero tolerance against crime and criminals, particularl.