PNS|Hyderabad
TPCC chief B. Mahesh Kumar Goud said the country is currently being governed in ‘fascist’ style in a manner contrary to democratic values.
“We strongly condemn the Centre’s ‘Operation Kagar.’ We consider this to be a destructive act against peace and the Constitution. The Prime Minister, who did not listen when the Maoists said they were ready for talks, is ready to talk to terrorists if US President Trump gives a hard time,” he said.
“Why is the Centre, which offered a ceasefire to Pakistan, committing ‘genocide’ without talking to the Maoists, who are our citizens? Governments should act according to the Constitution. This is the basic principle of democracy,” he said.
Mahesh Kumar Goud and the AICC Secretary Bastar in-charge, SA Sampath Kumar, attended a round table meeting at the Sundarayya Vignana Kendram on Sunday, organised by the Peace Dialogue Committee regarding the recent encounters.
Mahesh said the Congress is built on the foundation of non-violence. “We condemn violence by anyone. In the past, Naxalism was born due to economic inequalities. During that time, Naxalism reduced feudal atrocities in villages to some extent. But it gradually went astray and became a platform for settling personal differences.
“At the same time, without considering peaceful solutions to eradicate Naxalism, the Centre is committing misdeeds through Operation Kagar, citing peace and security as an excuse. Through this operation, attempts are being made to facilitate the looting of the mineral wealth in forest areas by private companies. After coming to power, the BJP has been weakening constitutional institutions,” he said.
He said that attempts are being made to gain political mileage by using religion and caste. Instead of implementing the promises made in 2014, the BJP is trying to remain in power by using religious sentiments.
He said there is a great need for secular forces to unite and that the time has come for people with democratic sentiments to unite. There is a need to teach a befitting lesson to the ‘fascist’ regime at the Centre, Mahesh added.
