Naxalism anti-development, has no place in democracy: M Venkaiah Naidu

NEW DELHI: Naxalism is anti-development and does not have any place in a democratic society, Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu today said, while condemning the Naxal attack on a CRPF team in Chhattisgarh.

"Deeply pained over the loss of our bravehearts during an encounter with the Naxalites at Sukma. These sacrifices shall not go in vain," he said.

At least 26 CRPF personnel were killed and six wounded in Sukma district today in the deadliest attack by Naxalites targeting security forces this year.

The Information and Broadcasting minister said this is a "classic case" of Naxals indulging in "mindless killing".

"Naxalism is anti-development and does not have any place in a democratic society. Stringent action shall be taken to bring the culprits to justice," he said.

Naidu said the Centre will extend all possible support to the state governments to fight this menace and uproot it from the society.