A recent political exchange involved BJP spokesperson Amit Malviya criticizing CPI general secretary D Raja. The criticism arose after Raja reportedly advocated for dialogue with Maoist groups and questioned the central government’s “Naxal Mukt Bharat” campaign.
Malviya accused Raja of “siding with Naxals” and betraying the Constitution by defending individuals he stated seek to overthrow it. This incident reflects broader political tensions, with BJP figures suggesting that sections of the Left and Congress are sympathetic to violent organizations.
In response, leaders from the Left have alleged that the government employs security operations as a means to achieve political objectives, highlighting a deeper ideological divide on the approach to addressing internal security challenges and political dissent.
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