India Minister Seeks 'Negotiations' With Maoist Rebels -- BBC
India's federal home minister has said he is ready for "serious negotiations" with Maoist rebels.
P Chidambaram said the rebels were not "terrorists" and had raised "serious issues" about the lack of development.
Last month, the minister said security forces were getting ready to launch a massive offensive against the rebels.
The rebels are fighting for communist rule in many Indian states. More than 6,000 people have died during the rebels' 20-year fight.
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