RAIPUR: All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel stated that the Chhattisgarh govt lost control over Maoist operations. He demanded the resignation of chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai and home minister Vijay Sharma.
Speaking to journalists at his Raipur residence on Tuesday, Baghel said, "The facts emerging from the Bijapur Naxal operation indicate a complete lack of control by the state govt. Deputy Chief Minister and home minister Vijay Sharma is unfit for his position and should resign immediately."
He reiterated the Congress party's unconditional support in the fight against Naxalites. "However, the govt cannot evade its responsibility. The Bijapur incident raises several questions and creates suspicion," he added.
Baghel highlighted the discrepancies in the govt's statements. "On May 8, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai claimed that 22 Naxalites were killed in 'Operation Sankalp'. Home minister Vijay Sharma later denied any such operation and disputed the casualty figures. But 22 bodies reached the Bijapur district hospital for post-mortem," he said.
Baghel further alleged that the local and regional media were barred from accessing the hospital. "After questions arose and the bodies began to decompose in the mortuary, the police issued a release on May 12," he said.
The press releases claimed 31 Maoists were killed in 'Operation Sankalp' and 20 bodies were identified. Eleven identified bodies were handed over to families after post-mortem and legal formalities. Identification of the remaining 11 bodies was underway.
Baghel pointed out contradictions in the police statement. "If 20 bodies were identified, why were only 11 handed over? How can the identification process be ongoing for 11 bodies if 20 were already identified?" he questioned.
Baghel raised several questions, including whether Operation Sankalp was still ongoing. If so, he asked for details. He questioned how the police could conduct such an operation without the knowledge of the home minister. He also asked how many bodies were actually recovered.
If 31 Naxalites were killed, why did only 22 bodies reach Bijapur? Where are the remaining ones? Why did the govt delay announcing such a major success? What are the names of the identified Naxalites? Who received the bodies, and what is their relationship with the deceased? How many bodies remain unidentified?
Speaking to journalists at his Raipur residence on Tuesday, Baghel said, "The facts emerging from the Bijapur Naxal operation indicate a complete lack of control by the state govt. Deputy Chief Minister and home minister Vijay Sharma is unfit for his position and should resign immediately."
He reiterated the Congress party's unconditional support in the fight against Naxalites. "However, the govt cannot evade its responsibility. The Bijapur incident raises several questions and creates suspicion," he added.
Baghel highlighted the discrepancies in the govt's statements. "On May 8, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai claimed that 22 Naxalites were killed in 'Operation Sankalp'. Home minister Vijay Sharma later denied any such operation and disputed the casualty figures. But 22 bodies reached the Bijapur district hospital for post-mortem," he said.
Baghel further alleged that the local and regional media were barred from accessing the hospital. "After questions arose and the bodies began to decompose in the mortuary, the police issued a release on May 12," he said.
The press releases claimed 31 Maoists were killed in 'Operation Sankalp' and 20 bodies were identified. Eleven identified bodies were handed over to families after post-mortem and legal formalities. Identification of the remaining 11 bodies was underway.
Baghel pointed out contradictions in the police statement. "If 20 bodies were identified, why were only 11 handed over? How can the identification process be ongoing for 11 bodies if 20 were already identified?" he questioned.
Baghel raised several questions, including whether Operation Sankalp was still ongoing. If so, he asked for details. He questioned how the police could conduct such an operation without the knowledge of the home minister. He also asked how many bodies were actually recovered.
If 31 Naxalites were killed, why did only 22 bodies reach Bijapur? Where are the remaining ones? Why did the govt delay announcing such a major success? What are the names of the identified Naxalites? Who received the bodies, and what is their relationship with the deceased? How many bodies remain unidentified?
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