The DGP Conference will be held from November 28-30 in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate it, and PM Modi will be present at the closing session. The conference will discuss Naxal-affected areas, internal security, and anti-terrorism strategies.
PM Modi Visit: This time, the high-level meeting of the country's Directors General of Police (DGP) and Inspectors General of Police (IGP) is being organized in Chhattisgarh. The DGP Conference will be held from November 28 to 30 at the Marine Drive complex in Naya Raipur. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will commence the conference, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present at the closing session. According to sources, this year's conference will place a special focus on Naxal-affected areas.
Conference Dates and Venue
The DGP Conference will be held from November 28 to 30 at the new Marine Drive complex in Naya Raipur. This event is a matter of pride for Chhattisgarh, as it is the first time this conference is being held in the state. Police chiefs from several states and representatives from central agencies will participate in it.
Who Will Be Present at the Inaugural and Closing Sessions
The conference will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the closing session and will be present in Raipur on November 30. It is believed that the Prime Minister will provide guidelines on national security, anti-Naxal strategies, and coordination with states during the closing session of the conference.
Topics to be Discussed at the Conference
This time, the conference will focus on internal security. Key topics include — strategies to combat Naxalism, anti-terrorism efforts, drug control, cybersecurity, and border management. In-depth discussions will specifically revolve around recent successes in Naxal-affected areas and future strategies.
Successes in Bastar
In recent times, significant successes have been achieved in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region through the joint strategy of police and central forces. These experiences will be shared at the conference, and adaptable models for other states will be considered. Discussions are also expected on better coordination between local administration and security forces, fire control, and community-based programs.
PM's Two Visits — Foundation Day and DGP Conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make two visits to Chhattisgarh in November. On November 1, he will attend the main ceremony of Chhattisgarh Foundation Day in Raipur. Later, in the last week of November, he will again arrive in Raipur to address the closing session of the DGP-IGP conference. National and state-level security agendas will be considered on both occasions.
Government's Response to Naxalite Proposal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently rejected the ceasefire proposed by Maoists. He clearly stated that if any extremist wishes to surrender and lay down arms, they are welcome, but there will be no conditions for a formal ceasefire. The Home Minister added that security force operations would continue, and those who surrender would be dealt with according to the law.
