BJP National President J.P. Nadda has alleged internal collusion within the Congress party in the 2013 Jhiram Ghati Maoist attack. RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha responded, emphasizing the need for concrete evidence to support such serious claims. He criticized the BJP for making political allegations without substantial proof, especially given their position in power.
Nadda made these accusations during the ‘Janadesh Parab’ program commemorating two years of the BJP government in Chhattisgarh. His statements triggered strong reactions from Congress leaders, including former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. Nadda claimed that movement details of senior Congress leaders were leaked from within the party, facilitating the Maoists’ deadly ambush.
The union minister further alleged a historical connection between the Congress and extremist elements, asserting the BJP government’s commitment to eliminating Maoism from Chhattisgarh by March 2026. RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha highlighted the gravity of the situation, urging the government to present evidence rather than just making political statements. He emphasized the importance of impartial scrutiny in all such cases.
The Jhiram Ghati attack, occurring during the Congress’ ‘Parivartan Rally’ in 2013, remains one of the deadliest Maoist assaults in India’s political history. The incident claimed the lives of 32 individuals, including prominent Congress leaders. Jha also defended Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks on China’s industrial progress, calling for introspection rather than unnecessary backlash.
