Naxalism will be rooted out soon: Rajnath Singh

“Solution to the Maoist problem in Jharkhand will be found,” Singh said, adding that he was convinced of the capability of Jharkhand Jaguar (special force) to root out Naxalism. 

Addressing jawans after inaugurating an administrative building, parade ground and other newly constructed buildings here, Singh appreciated the valour of the Jharkhand Jaguar force. He said that the martyrs not only shed blood for Jharkhand but also for the country. 

He said even a single incident of killing in the hands of extremists had pained him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

Emphasising that infrastructure should be adequate so that the forces would not face difficulties, Singh regretted that the special infrastructure scheme (SIS) had been stopped two years ago. 

He said he had spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in this regard and noted that ‘they assured him of its revival’. 

He said that Maoists were declining continuously in strength and their big groups had no capacity to work. He felt that the focus should be on the splinter groups. Wondering what ideology, the Maoists professed, Singh said while the government intended to work for the poor, the rebels were putting up hurdles. 

“If anyone is the enemy of the poor and the people, it is the Maoists. The Centre and the state governments are working for the poor to eliminate poverty and develop Jharkhand, but the Maoists are sabotaging it,” the Home Minister asserted.