what made naxalism a serious threat to Indiana internal security
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said Naxalism remains the biggest internal security challenge and it is imperative to control Left-wing extremism for the country’s growth.
His government has not underestimated the problem of Naxalism, Dr. Singh said at a national press conference here to mark the completion of one year of UPA-II in office.
“I have been saying for the last three years that Naxalism remains the biggest internal security challenge facing our country,” he said.
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Asked if his government had underestimated the Naxals, he said, “We have not underestimated the problem of Naxalism.”
He said there was no difference of opinion between the Central and the state governments on the issue of left-wing extremism.
“I have spoken to the Chief Ministers of the states many times on the Naxal issue. The Chief Ministers understand that it is imperative to control Naxalism for the country’s growth,” the Prime Minister said.
Dr. Singh said to exploit full benefit of economic reforms, it is important to control Naxalism and terrorist elements. .