The BJP expressed appreciation for Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement in the Lok Sabha that India has effectively eliminated Naxalism, lauding it as a significant moment. Shah, during a discussion on Naxalism, highlighted the substantial progress made under the Modi government’s zero-tolerance approach. BJP MP Dinesh Sharma praised Shah’s speech as historic and defended his accusations against the Congress for supporting Naxalites ideologically.
BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal commended Shah’s efforts and stressed the need to educate citizens on the origins of Naxalism now that it has been eradicated. He echoed Sharma’s sentiments, emphasizing the crucial role played by the Congress in the growth of Naxalism. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, another BJP leader, criticized the Congress for its ambiguous stance on Naxalism and terrorism, attributing their escalation to the party’s policies.
Jagdambika Pal, a BJP MP, described Naxalism as a violent movement that claimed over 20,000 innocent lives, particularly flourishing during the Congress-led UPA regime. He accused the National Advisory Council, chaired by Sonia Gandhi during the UPA era, of interfering in anti-Naxal operations. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari reiterated Shah’s assertion of Naxalism’s elimination, noting that those remaining have either surrendered or are in the process of doing so.
