Thursday 5 October 2023

Naxalism a curse to humanity and we are resolved to uproot it in all its forms: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Naxalism is a “curse to humanity” and that the Central government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, is committed to “uproot” Left Wing Extremism in all its forms.

Ahead of addressing a review meeting on Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in New Delhi on Friday at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Shah posted on X, “Naxalism is a curse to humanity and we are resolved to uproot it in all its forms.”

The Home Minister also said the meeting would further the Union government’s efforts to fulfil PM Modi’s vision of an LWE-free nation.

The review meeting on Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is also attended by Union Ministers Nityanand Rai, Aswini Choubey, Arjun Munda, and Devusinh Chauhan as well as National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, his deputy Devendra Fadnavis, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren also joined the meet.

Home Secretary Ajay Bhala, Director Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka and Director Generals of NIA, SSB, BSF, CRPF, BSF and NSG also attended the meeting along with Home Secretaries and Chief Secretaries of naxal affected states.

The aim of the review meeting, that is being held at regular intervals, is to meet the central government's commitment to the development of the Naxal-affected states as well as making the country LWE-free.

A lot of success has been seen in the last few years in this direction due to the joint efforts of the Centre and the states in cracking down on Left Wing Extremism. The joint crackdown has led to a significant decline in incidents of Naxal violence.

The central government, however, is of the view that unless the country gets rid of the problem of Left Wing Extremism completely, the states affected by Naxal terror cannot realise their true potential.

Left-wing extremism has been a significant security challenge for so many decades. Though primarily a State subject, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has promulgated a 'National Policy and Action Plan' since 2015 to address the Left-wing Extremism menace holistically and the progress and the situation is being monitored rigorously and this Policy consists of a multi-pronged approach.

The significant features of the policy are zero tolerance towards violence coupled with a big push to developmental activities so that benefits of development reach the poor and vulnerable in the affected areas.

Pursuant to the Policy, the Ministry of Home Affairs is supporting the State Governments in Capacity Building and strengthening of Security Apparatus by deployment of CAPF Battalions, provision of helicopters and UAVs, and sanction of India Reserve Battalions (IRBs) and Special India Reserve Battalions (SIRBs). Funds are also provided under the Modernization of Police Force (MPF), Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme, and Special Infrastructure Scheme (SIS) for the modernization and training of State Police.

For the development of Left-wing Extremism-affected states, the government of India has taken several developmental initiatives which include sanctioning 17,600 kilometres of road. To improve telecom connectivity in Left-wing Extremism affected districts, new mobile towers are being installed. For financial inclusion of the people in Left Wing Extremism-affected districts, several post offices, bank branches, ATMs, and banking correspondents have been opened.

Special focus is also being given to the opening of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS).

The fight against the Left Wing Extremism menace is now in a crucial stage and the government is optimistic about reducing the menace to an insignificant level at the earliest.

With inputs from ANI



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