New Delhi, April 3 Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra, on Friday, exhibited faith that the country would "get rid of Urban Naxals", similar to the way the Central government announced to have almost wiped out Naxalism.
Speaking to reporters during the Indraprastha Culture Festival, Mishra praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for carrying out operations against the Maoists.
His response comes days after Union Home Minister Shah announced in the Lok Sabha that India has been virtually freed of Naxalism.
Mishra said, "No one could have imagined even 10 years ago that Naxalism would come to an end. There were manifestos claiming they would create a 'Red Corridor' from Pashupati to Tirupati and set the country on fire."
He emphasised that many soldiers were martyred because of the Naxalism menace.
"But through the operations carried out by the Prime Minister and the Home Minister, those who once raised slogans of so-called 'fake freedom', today, India has gained freedom from Naxalites themselves," the Delhi Minister asserted.
Moreover, Mishra said, "Some Urban Naxals are left but given the cultural consciousness in the country right now, the nation would definitely be rid of the Urban Naxals too."
Meanwhile, about the Indraprastha Culture Festival, Minister Mishra said, "The real history of Delhi has been kept hidden or suppressed for many years now. Here, discussions are taking place on that too."
"But along with history, art, culture is also being discussed. This a celebration of a shorter version of India that is found in Delhi. I thank Indraprastha Culture Festival, (it's organiser) Sangam Talks and their entire team for organising this event," he added.
Mishra also mentioned that renowned historians, writers, artists, and literary figures from across the country have gathered at the event.
"It’s a major three-day event, and I appeal to everyone to come and attend it at the India Habitat Centre," he said.
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