RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel says that his government is not interested in "figures of encounters and body count of Naxals" but is rather keen on initiating a dialogue with all stakeholders, including the affected tribal population, to find a solution to the over three-decade-old Maoist insurgency."Congress lost its frontline leaders in a deadly Maoist attack (in May 2013). Many innocent jawans, local tribals and journalists have also lost their lives to Maoist insurgency over the years. If this problem was to be solved by blazing guns, it would have been solved during Raman Singh 's 15-year rule. The policy of bullet-for-bullet has failed miserably and it's time to give a new thought to the issue," he told TOI in an exclusive interview on Wednesday.Referring to the spate of encounters and complaints of human rights violations, the CM said it would be a mistake to assume that deployment of more forces, intensifying encounters and counting of bodies are indications of successfully countering the rebel problem. "Instead, I would look for solutions with the involvement of all those affected. I don't want records of body counts," he reiterated.He believes Naxalism is a socio-economic and political issue. "I feel there is a need to initiate a dialogue with the affected people, mainly of Bastar, and all other stakeholders on how to bring an end to violence and fear in the region. Every section of society, tribals, intellectuals, local businessmen, rights activists and even the forces deployed in the region are affected, one way or another," Baghel said, adding that it is important to know their point of view as they are "direct sufferers and feel trapped in the situation"."Bastar's original nature is to live independently and its people prefer to live in the lap of nature, without any hassles. But the situation has completely changed now and suspicion and fear has crept into the minds of locals," Baghel said, adding the government's focus would be find solutions to basic needs and begin work at the ground level to restore people's confidence. Asked about cases of corruption, raised by Congress, Baghel said the law will take its course.