Amit Shah Breaks Down History of Maoism in Lok Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing the Lok Sabha, outlined the history and spread of Naxalism in India, tracing its origins to the 1970s in West Bengal. He said the movement expanded across multiple states over decades, culminating in the formation of Maoist in 2004. Shah accused previous governments of allowing its growth and emphasized that Maoist violence has claimed over 20,000 lives. He asserted that Naxalism is an ideological battle against democracy, warning that such movements aim to create governance and security vacuums.