Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke his silence for the first time and reiterated the Government’s stance against Naxalism and Maoist violence, calling it ‘injustice’ and a ‘grave sin’ against the country’s youth. In a strong message aimed at the left-wing extremism, PM Modi said that “contractors of Maoist terror did not allow the stories of their suffering to reach the people of India, and the Congress ecosystem did not allow this to be discussed”
Country Will Be Completely Free From The Menace: PM Modi
The Prime Minister declared that the day is not far when India will be completely liberated from Naxalism and Maoist violence while addressing the NDTV World Summit. Meanwhile, he recounted the recent success in combating the movement with 303 Maoist operatives following their surrender in the past 75 hours, with only three districts remaining in the grip of Left Wing Extremism.
PM Modi Shares His Pain Over Lives Lost
Breaking his long-held silence on the youth lives lost due to Maoist violence in India, PM Modi stated, “Maoist terror is a grave injustice to the country’s youth. It’s a grave sin. I couldn’t leave the country’s youth in this state. I felt uneasy. I kept my mouth shut. Today, for the first time, I’m presenting my pain to you. I know the mothers who have lost their sons… That’s why, after 2014, our government, with complete sensitivity, attempted to reintegrate these misguided youth into the mainstream… Until 11 years ago, 125 districts across the country were affected by Maoist terror. Today, that number has shrunk to just 11… Now, only three districts remain that are severely affected by Maoism.”
PM’s Fierce Attack On Maoist Contractors
PM Modi recalled the anguish of mothers who lost their sons, condemned those who suppressed the voices of victims, and shielded extremists who reject the Constitution. “Just a few days ago, several victims of Maoist terror came to Delhi… pleading with folded hands to convey their message to the people of India. They held a press conference. None of you may have seen or heard it. These contractors of Maoist terror did not allow the stories of their suffering to reach the people of India. The Congress ecosystem did not allow this to be discussed… I say this with great responsibility that those who dance with the Constitution on their heads, even today, work day and night to protect Maoist terrorists who do not believe in the Constitution,” he added.
303 Naxalites Surrendered In 75 Hours
Prime Minister Modi declared that 303 Naxalites have surrendered in the past 75 hours. “These are no ordinary Naxalites. Some had a bounty of 1 crore rupees on them… all of them had bounties declared against them. A large quantity of weapons has also been seized from these Naxalites. All of these people have now given up their guns and bombs and are ready to embrace the Constitution of India. When there’s a government fully dedicated to the Constitution, even those who have gone astray return,” he said.
