New Delhi, March 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Lok Sabha during a discussion on efforts to eradicate left-wing extremism. He stated that Naxalism has proliferated due to leftist ideology, a fact acknowledged by Indira Gandhi during her presidential campaign.
Shah pointed out that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had admitted that Maoism poses a greater internal security threat than issues in Kashmir and the North-East, yet little was done. He noted that since 2014, under Narendra Modi’s leadership, many long-standing problems have been addressed.
He highlighted significant achievements, including the abrogation of Article 370, the construction of a grand temple at Ram Janmabhoomi, the implementation of GST, the introduction of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and the reservation of 33% for women in legislative bodies.
Responding to the discussion under Rule 193 regarding the elimination of left-wing extremism, Shah emphasized that a Naxal-free India is being shaped under Modi’s governance. He described the past 12 years as auspicious for the nation. He clarified that the roots of Naxalism are not based on developmental demands but are instead ideological, a stance adopted by Indira Gandhi in 1970 to win the presidency.
Shah mentioned that states like Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Bengal, Kerala, parts of Karnataka, and three districts in Uttar Pradesh have been affected, creating a ‘Red Corridor’ where the rule of law has collapsed. He lamented that 120 million people lived in poverty for years without concern, resulting in countless young lives lost and many permanently disabled. He questioned who is responsible for this.
He reiterated his call to those advocating dialogue, urging them to lay down their arms, assuring them that the government would ensure their rehabilitation. However, he noted that they refuse to disarm. The government’s policy is clear: it is open to dialogue with those who surrender their weapons, while those who choose violence will face a strong response.
Shah asserted that Naxalites have no faith in democracy. He criticized their claims of fighting against injustice, questioning their methods. He remarked that we are no longer under British colonial rule and condemned comparisons made by some to freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh and Birsa Munda. He emphasized the need to rise above narrow political interests when addressing such serious matters.
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