WB: Chief minister dares Maoists in their den

The Maoists have no political ideology. So they kill people with impunity, Mamata Banerjee, chief minister speaking at a rally at Gopiballavpur

Daring the maoists in their own den, chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday vowed not to allow fear to return in the Jangalmahal area.

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“Our government has been able to restore peace in Jangalmahal. This was our challenge and commitment after we came to power,” the chief minister said at a panchayat election meeting here in West Midnapore district. “We will never allow terror to return to this area,” the CM added.

At a meeting at Chatinashole under Gopiballvpur near Odisha border, the chief minister said, “The Maoists have no political ideology. So they kill people with impunity. They will not be spared. People like Jagari Baskey, Suchitra Mahato had returned to the mainstream and are now living a respectable life. We expect more members to take the same path. The Maoists are cowards so they come in the dark and go back after killing.”

She also challenged the Naxals. “I have heard that the Maoists want to kill me and other leaders and MLAs of our party. I challenge you. If you want to kill me, come forward. I am right here. But you won’t because you are a coward,” she said.