‘Abandoned tribals to Naxal violence’: PM Modi takes aim at previous govts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in Maharashtra, criticizing previous governments for neglecting tribal communities regarding Naxal violence. He highlighted his administration's development projects and the achievement of lifting 50 crore people out of poverty.
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The speech underscores the current government's focus on tribal welfare as a key political narrative and development priority ahead of future electoral cycles.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said tribal communities had suffered the most due to Naxal violence and accused previous governments of leaving them to fend for themselves.Addressing the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas programme in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, virtually, PM Modi said tribal communities had always stood up against injustice.He said his government had allocated more than Rs 1 lakh crore for the development of tribal areas and made every effort to improve their lives.50 crore people out of extreme povertyThe Prime Minister also described bringing 50 crore people out of extreme poverty as one of India's biggest achievements since Independence.In his address, he said Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, celebrated every year on November 15 since 2021 to mark the birth anniversary…
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