March 4, 2010 9:08 AM

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Govt. asks extremists to ensure ceasefire for 72 hours to facilitate talks

A day after Home Minister P Chidamabaram termed Maoist leader Kishenji's truce offer as bizarre, the government extended an olive branch to the Left Wing extremists asking them to ensure ceasefire for 72 hours to facilitate talks.<br/><br/>Top government officials have said Kishenji's offer for talks may be considered if he could ensure complete ceasefire for 72 hours. Home Minister P Chidamabaram had termed the truce offer by the Maoist leader as bizarre while underlining double standards adopted by the Left Wing extremists. <br/>

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