Kiren Rijiju Links Congress Ideology to Maoist Influence

Rijiju clarified that while the Prime Minister’s remarks were not directed at any specific party, the backlash from Congress leadership suggests an internal recognition of these ideological alignments. He specifically pointed to figures associated with the National Advisory Council during the UPA era, alleging that their policy frameworks fostered a climate conducive to separatist and divisive rhetoric.

While security forces have significantly reduced the prevalence of armed Naxalite insurgents under the current administration, the minister argued that the real threat has shifted to the ideological sphere. By framing the opposition's recent discourse as mirrors of these extremist sentiments, Rijiju challenged the party to distance itself from what he characterizes as a dangerous intellectual drift. The exchange underscores a broader effort by the government to equate political dissent with a fundamental departure from national security interests.