Dialogue with Maoists in progress, says interlocutor Sujato Bhadra

Kolkata, Oct 19 (ANI): Human rights activist and Maoist interlocutor Sujato Bhadra has said the dialogue with the rebels is in progress and would continue.

Talking to reporters after meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee here on Tuesday, Bhadra said that dialogue with the rebels is in progress.

"We are repeatedly saying that the dialogue process is on and dialogue process would continue; it is a continuous process till we terminate," Bhadra added.

According to media reports during the meeting Banerjee remained strong on her stance against the rebels while renewing her ultimatum to shun violence and negotiate.

Banerjee on Saturday gave a seven days" ultimatum for Maoists to lay down arms for a peaceful round of talks.

Addressing a rally at Jhargram, Banerjee slammed the Maoists, saying violence and negotiations could not go hand-in-hand and also assured Maoists of an attractive resettlement and welfare package. (ANI)