We do not use the phrase ‘urban naxals’, Minister tells Rajya Sabha
The Hindu
Left-wing extremism came from social deprivation, says CPI.
Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that the government does not use the phrase “urban naxals”, but when it comes to left-wing extremism (LWE), be it in urban areas or any other place, a vigil is kept and strict action is initiated.
Mr. Rai, during the question hour in the Upper House, said the Maoist ideology had always been inspired by international groups and whenever action was taken against them “some international groups raise objections and come forward to help them”. He said: “CPI-Maoist is a part of the Maoist ecosystem.”

“Walk for Equality was aimed at creating a movement to crush the forces attempting to divide the people along religious line, said Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Vaiko. Concluding his 140-kilometre ‘Samathuva nadai payanam’ from Tiruchi to Madurai on Monday, Mr. Vaiko said, “The Hindutva forces are actively attempting to drive a wedge between communities through various incidents, most notably the Thirupparankundram deepam controversy, using identity-based politics to achieve their divisive motives.”












