This Indian Guru Offers Peace Talks with Taliban, India-Pak, Hindu-Muslims, Naxals, but No TAKERS

Naxals

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar offered to negotiate between Maoists and the government in the issue of abduction of two Italians by Naxals in Odisha.

He said that he is always ready for peace-talks anywhere and in the recent case of kidnapping of the foreigners by Naxals, he was prepared for mediation if either of the two sides (Naxals and the government) approached him.

"I am ready for mediation between the Maoists and government for the release of the foreigners and would go if either of the sides approaches," he told PTI.

He said that Naxal-affected areas need reforms and education and spirituality can play a crucial role in improving the situation there.

"Education and spirituality can play an important role in the process of transformation in the areas which are affected by Naxalism," he added.

"Politics today needs values. See what is happening today, politicians are watching porn in assemblies...such is the situation of the country," Sri Sri, who courted a controversy by remarks on government school, said.