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The Communist Party of India (CPI) has condemned the recent encounter killings in Chhattisgarh, raising concerns over the government’s approach to tackling Maoist extremism.
While acknowledging its ideological differences with Maoist groups, the CPI criticized the use of mass killings, arguing that such actions eliminate any possibility of dialogue and a political solution.
“Though the CPI has stark ideological differences with the Maoist extremists, the government's approach of mass killings leaves no space for dialogue and a political solution. Local communities have expressed apprehensions that innocent tribals may have been wrongfully targeted under the guise of eliminating Maoists, further deepening mistrust,” the CPI said in a statement.
The party highlighted the growing concern that these operations may be linked to corporate interests, as vast tracts of the region’s forest and mineral-rich land continue to be handed over to private companies.
This, CPI argued, has resulted in large-scale displacement of tribal communities or their forced confinement in government-controlled camps.
“The region’s vast natural, forest and mineral resources are increasingly being handed over to corporate houses, leading to the displacement of thousands of tribals or their forced confinement in camps. The fight against Maoism should not serve as a cover for corporate exploitation of national resources at the cost of indigenous communities,” the CPI stated.
Calling for accountability, the CPI demanded an independent and impartial inquiry into the encounter killings to determine their legitimacy and ensure that human rights are not being violated under the pretext of security operations.
“In light of these concerning developments, an unbiased and independent inquiry into the alleged 'encounter' killings and their necessity is essential to uncover the truth and dispel any doubts regarding foul play,” the party asserted.
While acknowledging its ideological differences with Maoist groups, the CPI criticized the use of mass killings, arguing that such actions eliminate any possibility of dialogue and a political solution.
“Though the CPI has stark ideological differences with the Maoist extremists, the government's approach of mass killings leaves no space for dialogue and a political solution. Local communities have expressed apprehensions that innocent tribals may have been wrongfully targeted under the guise of eliminating Maoists, further deepening mistrust,” the CPI said in a statement.
The party highlighted the growing concern that these operations may be linked to corporate interests, as vast tracts of the region’s forest and mineral-rich land continue to be handed over to private companies.
This, CPI argued, has resulted in large-scale displacement of tribal communities or their forced confinement in government-controlled camps.
“The region’s vast natural, forest and mineral resources are increasingly being handed over to corporate houses, leading to the displacement of thousands of tribals or their forced confinement in camps. The fight against Maoism should not serve as a cover for corporate exploitation of national resources at the cost of indigenous communities,” the CPI stated.
CPI on Mass Killings in Chhattisgarh
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Calling for accountability, the CPI demanded an independent and impartial inquiry into the encounter killings to determine their legitimacy and ensure that human rights are not being violated under the pretext of security operations.
“In light of these concerning developments, an unbiased and independent inquiry into the alleged 'encounter' killings and their necessity is essential to uncover the truth and dispel any doubts regarding foul play,” the party asserted.
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