In a statement concerning the killing of at least 27 Maoist rebels, including their leader, by state forces, on Wednesday 21 May, in Chhattisgarh, the Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) points out:
"The Communist Party of India (Marxist) strongly condemns the encounter of 27 Maoists, including their General Secretary Nambala Kesavarao, in Chhattisgarh.
Ignoring repeated appeals from the Maoists for talks, the central government and the BJP-led Chhattisgarh state government have chosen not to pursue a solution through dialogue. Instead, they are following an inhuman policy of killings and annihilation.
The statements made by the Union Home Minister, reiterating the deadline and the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh’s statement that there is no need for talks, reflect a fascistic mindset that appears to celebrate the taking of human lives and are against democracy.
Many political parties and concerned citizens have appealed to the government to consider the request for dialogue. In spite of our opposition to Maoists’ politics, we urge the government to immediately accept their request for talks and halt all paramilitary operations."
The statements made by the Union Home Minister, reiterating the deadline and the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh’s statement that there is no need for talks, reflect a fascistic mindset that appears to celebrate the taking of human lives and are against democracy.
Many political parties and concerned citizens have appealed to the government to consider the request for dialogue. In spite of our opposition to Maoists’ politics, we urge the government to immediately accept their request for talks and halt all paramilitary operations."
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