The Cabinet Committee on Security is meeting this evening to take stock of the situation in the aftermath of Naxal attack in Chattisgarh. The meeting assumes importance as the Home Minister Mr. P. Chidambaram pleaded for a larger mandate for his ministry in dealing with the growing Naxal menace in the country. Supporting Mr. Chidambaram's argument Finance Minister Mr. Pranab Mukherjee has said that the government is ready to empower the Home Ministry to use air support for police action against Naxalites. He, however, made it clear that adequate safeguards have to be in place against any misuse of such powers. Earlier, Mr. Chidambaram offered to hold fresh talks with the Naxals if they suspend violence for 72 hours. He urged BJP and other political parties to continue to maintain a bipartisan spirit and approach in dealing with this grave challenge facing the country.<br/> Mr. Chidambarm asserted that States have the primary responsibility to deal with the problem as they can undertake any step in this regard.<br/>