PM Modi blames Congress policies for encouraging Naxalism in Chhattisgarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked on Sunday that Naxalism received support for years in Chhattisgarh and other regions because of Congress policies. During a public gathering in Mohbhattha village, Bilaspur district, Modi stated that circumstances are evolving swiftly and a new period of peace is emerging in regions impacted by Naxalism.

“Over the decades, Naxalism got encouragement in many states including Chhattisgarh due to policies of Congress. Whichever region lagged in development, Naxalism flourished there, but what did the party that ran the government for 60 years do? It declared such districts as backward and turned away from its responsibility,” he said.

He said many mothers lost their beloved sons and many sisters lost their brothers (in Maoist violence).

“The indifference of erstwhile governments was like adding fuel to the fire. You (Chhattisgarh) have also suffered it (the Naxal menace). The (previous) Congress government never took care of amenities of poor tribals,” Modi said and listed the Centre’s initiatives like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Ayushman Bharat Yojana, which gives free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh.

The PM said under the double-engine government, the situation in Chhattisgarh has been rapidly changing.

“Due to development and welfare efforts, a new era of peace is being seen in the naxal-affected areas,” Modi said, adding that Naxalism got encouragement due to the policies of Congress.

He stated that the BJP government not only constructs homes for individuals but also enhances the lives of the residents. He mentioned that the aspirations of millions for permanent homes stayed unfulfilled on paper during Congress’s rule. Modi stated that the public’s confidence in the BJP is increasing as the government has delivered on all the commitments it made to the citizens.