Balaghat (MP), Sept 24: Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram has asked naxalites to shun gun-culture and serve the tribals as their elected representatives. "If naxalites are really concerned about the welfare of tribals, they should come forward after giving up the path of violence and serve the people after fighting polls in a democratic way," he told at an adivasi sammelan at Baihar yesterday.

"In today's world, it is not possible to rule at gun-point," Oram said.

Referring to the central schemes welfare of tribals, the minister said Madhya Pradesh government is not giving full benefits of these schemes to real beneficiaries. Describing the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi as a "fake tribal", he alleged "even many Congress leaders admit that Jogi is not a tribal".

Bureau Report