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Chidambaram says Left Wing extremism problem will be overcome in next three years | Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said the challenge of Left Wing Extremism would be met with determination jointly by the Central and State Governments and the problem will be overcome in the next three years. Chidambaram, who chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary
Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Home Affairs, said that after consultations
with the affected States, it was agreed to have a two-pronged strategy, namely,
development and police action. "While Central Government acknowledged that the
primary role and responsibility was that of the State Governments in enforcing
law and order in confronting the challenge of Left Wing Extremists, it also recognized
the responsibility of the Central Government in assisting the States in every
way - including deploying Central Para-Military Forces, sharing intelligence and
funding for both development schemes and security needs," he added. Chidambaram
informed that in a meeting of Chief Ministers of seven naxal-affected States chaired
by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on July 14, it was agreed to provide the States
additional helicopters for logistical support, provide funds for establishment/strengthening
of 400 police stations on 80:20 basis, support recruiting additional Special Police
Officers and setting up of Unified Command for anti-naxal operations in four States,
"It was also agreed to set up an Empowered Group chaired by Member Secretary,
Planning Commission to review existing norms/guidelines in implementation of various
development schemes having regard to local needs and conditions, and provide funds
for a Special Development Plan for the affected districts with emphasis on road
connectivity, primary education, primary health care and drinking water," he added.
The agenda of the meeting was "Left Wing Extremism". This was the third meeting
of the Committee on the subject. During the discussions, the members broadly agreed
with the suggestions given in the agenda note, which included steps on both security
and development fronts. The members also gave various useful suggestions during
the meeting. |
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