The BJP criticized CPI leader D. Raja on Tuesday after he questioned the government's Naxal Mukt Bharat program during a press conference on Monday in Delhi. Raja compared the initiative to previous slogans and suggested the government pursue dialogue with Maoist groups instead of military action. He warned that continued BJP and RSS influence threatens constitutional values.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao responded by stating that India's Constitution does not permit killing innocent people or establishing parallel governments. BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha labeled Raja's comments as sympathy for Naxalism and called urban Naxals a major threat. RLD leader Malook Nagar pointed to rising Naxalite incidents across multiple states.
CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah defended Raja's position and said at least 400 people died in operations. He argued that dialogue should replace violence, and called shooting people for differing views barbaric. Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Surendra Rajput affirmed that the country operates under the Constitution, and anyone following violent paths will face strict action.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao responded by stating that India's Constitution does not permit killing innocent people or establishing parallel governments. BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha labeled Raja's comments as sympathy for Naxalism and called urban Naxals a major threat. RLD leader Malook Nagar pointed to rising Naxalite incidents across multiple states.
CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah defended Raja's position and said at least 400 people died in operations. He argued that dialogue should replace violence, and called shooting people for differing views barbaric. Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Surendra Rajput affirmed that the country operates under the Constitution, and anyone following violent paths will face strict action.
