Leaders in violence-hit states on Wednesday asked Maoists and insurgents to come to the negotiating table even as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said separatists should utilise the services of Central interlocutors and join the dialogue process.In an address to the people on the occasion of Republic Day in Jammu, Omar called for utilising the present conducive atmosphere of dialogue in a positive manner to address political issues of Jammu and Kashmir. He appealed to the separatists to rise to the occasion and play their role in bringing about peace and tranquility in the state.In Ranchi, Jharkhand Governor M O H Farook said the state has launched a multi-pronged strategy to combat Left-wing extremism. Asking the rebels to shun the path of violence, which he said could never be the solution to any problem. He appealed the 'alienated' youth to join the mainstream and contribute in the development of the society.Assam Governor Janaki Ballav Patnaik said the proposed peace talks with the ULFA and other insurgent outfits in the state have heralded the beginning of a new age in the state. Unfurling the tricolour at the Latasil Parade ground in Guwahati, Patnaik said a conducive atmosphere had been created for peace talks following ceasefire agreements with various militant outfits in the state.The Republic Day was celebrated amid tight security deployment in Manipur in the backdrop of a boycott call given by several insurgent organisations.In his message to the people, the Governor appealed to insurgents and militants to lay down arms and join the mainstream by participating in development programmes being launched for welfare of the general public.Arunachal Pradesh Governor Gen (Retd) J J Singh called upon the people to resolve to make 2011 a violence-free year.In Kohima, Nagaland Governor Nikhil Kumar appealed to the tribes of border districts to reconsider their demand for a separate state and join hands with the government's endeavour for inclusive growth and development in the state.