Daijiworld Media Network - Bhopal
Bhopal, Nov 29: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav launched a sharp attack on the Congress on Saturday, alleging that the party has long maintained ties with Naxal groups and “anti-national” elements.
Yadav claimed that this “association” posed a serious threat to national security, pointing to the tenure of the UPA government. In a post on X, he said the National Advisory Council (NAC) had attempted to dilute strong measures taken by security forces against Naxalism.
The chief minister credited the Centre’s “zero-tolerance” policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for sharply reducing Naxal-affected districts — from 126 in 2014 to just 11 in 2025.
His remarks coincided with the start of the 60th All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the meet along with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Ministers of State for Home Nityanand Rai and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, IB Director Tapan Kumar Deka, and Home Secretary Govind Mohan.
Shah emphasised the conference’s importance in tackling challenges related to policing and in shaping a roadmap for a secure and “Viksit Bharat”. He highlighted “significant progress” made over the past 11 years in combating radicalisation, extremism, insurgency, and narcotics.
Calling for sharper intelligence, clear objectives, and coordinated action, Shah reiterated the government’s approach of implementing “permanent solutions” to issues such as Naxalism, insurgency in the Northeast, and unrest in Jammu and Kashmir.
He also pressed for a comprehensive crackdown on drug trafficking, stressing the need to leave “not even an inch of space” for the narcotics network as part of the drive for a drug-free India.
The conference will conclude on Sunday, with key outcomes expected to shape future national policing strategies amid evolving security challenges.