Amit Shah accuses Rahul Gandhi of backing Maoist Janatana Sarkar
· India · Indian Express, Times of India, News18
Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi supported the Maoist parallel Janatana Sarkar in Chhattisgarh, which had its own home, chief and finance ministers despite lacking constitutional authority. Shah accused Congress of consistently backing Naxalism, citing a 2010 statement by former Home Minister P Chidambaram that Maoists should stop violence but not surrender weapons. Addressing the Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav celebrations in Raipur, Shah warned security forces would firmly deal with lawbreakers in Bastar, the Northeast and Kashmir. He urged Parliament to function and offered a special session to discuss the SIR issue, stating that merely carrying a Constitution copy does not equate to supporting it. The remarks come amid ongoing political tensions between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress.
Why it matters
The accusations could intensify the political rivalry between the BJP and Congress ahead of upcoming state elections, potentially shaping campaign narratives and voter sentiment in Chhattisgarh. Amit Shah's claims also risk further polarizing discourse on Naxalism, influencing public perception of the Congress party's stance on internal security.
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