As part of initiatives to revive talks with Naxalites, the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday decided not to renew the ban the on People's War group, meeting one of the key demands of the extremist outfit.
Home Minister K Jana Reddy made the announcement after consultations with the PWG's emissaries in Hyderabad.
"Keeping in view the appeals made by various sections of people, the government has decided not to renew the ban. We hope this will create the right atmosphere to carry forward the process of dialogue to find a permanent solution," Reddy said.
The ban, which has been in force since May 21, 1992 barring a year-long relaxation in 1995-96, will expire on Thursday July 22.