Amit Shah promises to eradicate Naxalism within 1-2 years
21-Apr-2024The Home Minister said as soon as the BJP formed a government in Chhattisgarh, the crackdown on Naxalism intensified.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that if the voters bless Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a third successive term at the Centre, their government would ensure that Naxalism is rooted out of the country within one to two years.
Speaking exclusively to India Today TV, Amit Shah spoke about the recent operation by security forces in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district in which 29 Naxals were killed.
The Home Minister said as soon as the BJP formed a government in Chhattisgarh, the crackdown on Naxalism intensified.
"Naxalism is now limited only to four districts in Chhattisgarh. For five years, the Congress government in the state did not properly cooperate with us. When the government changed, the priority changed and within 90 days, we have killed 86 Naxals, arrested 126 and over 250 have surrendered," Amit Shah said.
"I can say with confidence on your channel that if the people elect PM Modi for the third term, we will, within one or two years, eradicate Naxalism from this country," he added.
