Political controversy has increased over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement of 'mindless Naxal'. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, while challenging PM Modi for an open debate, has raised questions about being anti-national and working under the control of foreign powers.
Tezzbuzz Desk – Rahul Gandhi has again challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a public debate. Responding to PM Modi's 'mindless Naxal' comment, Rahul Gandhi referred to his Diwali speech which he gave among CRPF jawans in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. Rahul Gandhi said that his challenge remains and the Prime Minister should debate with him on who is anti-national and who is under the control of foreign powers.
Rahul Gandhi wrote on Twitter that the faces of the CRPF jawans showed everything and he did not believe the PM's alleged lies. He said that the Prime Minister has called him a Naxal and he is ready for a debate on this issue. Rahul Gandhi said that the debate can happen anytime and anywhere. He also said that after the debate the Prime Minister would not have the courage to stand in front of any soldier again.
What did PM Modi say on 'mindless Naxal' in Bastar?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with CRPF jawans in Karanpur in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh on Sunday. Addressing the soldiers, he had said that the armed Maoists have been eliminated, but the threat of Naxalism has not been completely eliminated.
PM Modi had said that armed Naxalites have disappeared from the forests, but 'brainy Naxalites' have influenced many organizations. He had alleged that such people are instigating people against the country's constitution and democracy and have infiltrated many political parties and different organizations.
PM Modi has already warned about 'mindless Naxal'
Even before this, PM Modi had warned about 'mindless Naxal'. On March 31 this year, the Center had declared the country free from the threat of Naxalism after the elimination of several Maoist leaders and cadre and the surrender of hundreds of others. PM Modi had described the end of Maoist terrorism as the victory of right policies and strong political will.
At the same time, during the Independence Day speech in August, the Prime Minister had also mentioned 'brainy Naxals'. He had said that armed Naxalism has been removed from the forests, but supporters of its ideology are still looking for opportunities to promote violence and anarchy.
After this statement, Rahul Gandhi's debate challenge has further intensified the political controversy on the issue of 'mindless Naxal'.