Modi Warns on Infiltrators and Urban Naxals, Vows Crackdown Ahead of Polls
Modi Warns on Infiltrators and Urban Naxals, Vows Crackdown Ahead of Polls
Modi warns of infiltrators and urban Naxals, pledging a crackdown as elections loom and urging exposure of parties shielding illegal immigrants.
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned of infiltrators and urban Naxals during remarks to BJP workers after the election of the party's new national president, Nitin Nabin. He argued that infiltrators pose a serious threat to the country, and that identifying them and sending them back to their countries is essential. Modi pointed out that even powerful nations crack down on infiltrators and stressed that India cannot allow infiltrators to rob its poor and youth of their rights. He also noted that the issue has become a talking point in several states ahead of elections, including West Bengal, where campaign rhetoric has centered on border security and porous borders.
On the policy axis, Modi's comments reflect a long-standing push by the BJP and its ideological mentor, the RSS, for stricter border controls and deportation. The PM urged supporters to expose parties that allegedly shelter infiltrators for vote-bank politics, a message he delivered in the run-up to state elections but without naming any party. The emphasis was on accountability and national security, with a warning that political calculations should not come at the expense of citizens' safety.
The PM also described urban Naxals as a growing challenge with an international dimension, warning that their influence extends beyond India's borders and that the global community is watching how democracies handle dissent tied to violence. He framed the issue as not merely internal dissent but a broader threat that requires decisive action. As five state elections approach, Modi pledged that the government would prioritize national security while safeguarding the rights of the poor and the youth, signaling that new steps could accompany political messaging in the months ahead.