"Naxals should quit the path of violence and join the mainstream and then should talk about their rights with the government," the Art of Living founder said.
He was addressing the MLAs and other dignitariesat the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee auditorium in Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly annex.
Chief Minister Raman Singh, the Assembly Speaker Gaurishankar Agrawal, the Leader of Opposition TS Singhdeo besides the ministers and MLAs were present on the occasion.
He asked the naxals to "distance themselves from bullet and restore their faith on ballot", which he said was the only means through which they can achieve their rights.
On a question about the role of the government in resolving the left wing extremism, he said every institution of the society must work together to tackle the menace.
"Government cannot do all the things. Neither the government nor the officials are only responsible to build confidence and trust among people. It is the work of social workers. Those who are working in religious, spiritual and social areas, it's their responsibility.
He said talking and understanding besides spirituality are the solutions (to Maoist problem).
"Recently, insurgents groups from North-East met me. During the discussion, I came to know that they all have a pain in their heart that nobody listened to them patiently. You have to hear them patiently, then only it can be sorted out," he said.
He also stressed the need to focus more on the "Swachh Bharat" mission, farmers' welfare issues and imparting skill training to youths.
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